'Major' damage as Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota
A "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-five hurricane tore through the US island of Rota in the Pacific on Monday, with authorities saying they had received reports of "major" damage.
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Daddy issues? NATO's Rutte sticks to charm to keep Trump on side
When NATO chief Mark Rutte travelled to Washington ahead of this year's Ankara summit he had a special weapon to please Donald Trump: a gold-lettered presentation on what a great job the US president has done for the alliance.
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Australia signs defence alliance with Pacific nation Fiji
Australia signed a new defence alliance with Fiji on Monday, bolstering ties with its South Pacific island neighbour as it seeks to outmanoeuvre China in the region.
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Norway's World Cup win over Brazil beyond my dreams, says Haaland
Norway striker Erling Haaland said the 2-1 win over Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday was something he'd "never dreamed of".
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Philippine Senate trial to decide VP Duterte's political future
The Philippine Senate is set to open Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on Monday, with her political career -- and a planned 2028 presidential run -- in the balance.
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Neymar calls time on Brazil career after World Cup elimination
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.
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Australia PM apologises for Kylie Minogue comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday for suggesting in a recent interview that he would "shag" pop star Kylie Minogue.
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Ancelotti promises Brazil will bounce back after World Cup exit
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Erling Haaland's Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle".
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Penalty save inspired Norway, says 'keeper Nyland
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland said his country's stunning World Cup win against Brazil had been launched by his penalty save during the 2-1 victory.
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Mexico-England World Cup match delayed one hour due to storms
England's World Cup last-16 clash against Mexico has been delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions in Mexico City, FIFA confirmed on Sunday.
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