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First war of the TikTok era sees tragedy, humor and deceit

First war of the TikTok era sees tragedy, humor and deceit

Heart-rending videos of artillery strikes are being served up alongside funny snippets such as bomb-shelter cooking tips and invasion misinformation as the war in Ukraine plays out on TikTok.

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India's Lahiri grabs lead at Players ahead of Monday finish

India's Lahiri grabs lead at Players ahead of Monday finish

India's Anirban Lahiri birdied three of his last four holes to seize a one-stroke lead before darkness halted Sunday's third round of the storm-hit Players Championship.

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Tom Brady un-retires, says he will return to NFL Bucs

Tom Brady un-retires, says he will return to NFL Bucs

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady said Sunday he has changed his mind about retirement and will return to the NFL next season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Zelensky warns NATO as Russia strikes near Polish border

Zelensky warns NATO as Russia strikes near Polish border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned NATO Monday that its member states would soon be attacked by Russian forces after an air strike hit a Ukrainian military base close to the Polish border.

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Durant hits 53 as Nets edge Knicks, wants vax change

Durant hits 53 as Nets edge Knicks, wants vax change

Kevin Durant erupted for 53 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 110-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday under the eye of teammate Kyrie Irving -- who couldn't play but attended as a spectator.

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Europe new 'hotspot' for arms imports: report

Europe new 'hotspot' for arms imports: report

Europe saw the world's biggest rise in arms imports in the past five years, a trend set to accelerate following recent rearmament commitments amid the threat posed by Russia, researchers said Monday.

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Jones defiant as England bid to derail France quest for Grand Slam

Jones defiant as England bid to derail France quest for Grand Slam

Eddie Jones has insisted England know what they have to do in order to deny France a Grand Slam and finish the Six Nations with a flourish.

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Durant scores 53 as Nets edge Knicks, Mavs win in Boston

Durant scores 53 as Nets edge Knicks, Mavs win in Boston

Kevin Durant erupted for 53 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 110-107 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday under the eye of teammate Kyrie Irving -- who couldn't play but attended as a spectator.

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Inter gift Milan the upper hand after drawing at Torino

Inter gift Milan the upper hand after drawing at Torino

Inter Milan handed local rivals AC Milan the advantage in the Serie A title race on Sunday despite snatching a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Torino, as Napoli leapfrogged them into second place with a 2-1 win at Verona.

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Torres scores twice as Barca thrash Osasuna, Sevilla slip again

Torres scores twice as Barca thrash Osasuna, Sevilla slip again

Barcelona continued their La Liga resurgence on Sunday by blowing away Osasuna, with Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on target again in a 4-0 win at Camp Nou.

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