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Nigeria has widened a hunt for potential Ebola cases, with an additional nine contacts traced, health authorities said Sunday.

Several thousand people gathered in Prague on Sunday to protest against plans to change the funding system for public television and radio, accusing the government of stifling press freedom.

Andoni Iraola said Alexander Isak is back to his deadly best after the Liverpool star extended his hot streak in a 2-0 win against Brighton on Sunday.

American teenagers Claire Pease and Reese Esponda reaped the reward of high-difficulty routines to take the top two places in the women's floor excercise Sunday on the final day of the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam.

Diehard supporters of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a leftist Rio neighborhood are pouring their faith into the Brazilian president's ability to pull off an election win despite the odds.

Joe Marchant has been recalled to England's training squad ahead of the forthcoming Nations Championship fixtures as boss Steve Borthwick battles injury issues.

Flights resumed at Riyadh's international airport on Sunday following a series of deadly attacks on the facility that saw it closed for two weeks, even as Yemen's Houthis targeted the country with strikes.

French skater Adam Siao Him Fa soared to victory in the season-opening ISU Grand Prix de France on Sunday with a dominant display handing him a fourth gold at his home event.

Real Betis failed to put pressure on La Liga's top three with a 0-0 draw at Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama on Sunday vowed a tougher line against anti-government protesters calling for his resignation, saying that new fines would be introduced for violent demonstrations.

Shadab Khan's maiden century rescued Pakistan from a dire situation and took them to a stunning one-wicket victory over England in the one-day international in Lahore on Sunday, booking the hosts' spot in the final of the tri-series.

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 212 yards and a milestone touchdown to lead the Steelers to a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on Sunday.

Marine Le Pen, France's far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron next year, vowed in her first campaign speech Sunday to "restore the rule of law" if elected next year.

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returned to her home country Sunday after nearly a year in exile, greeting ecstatic supporters at a church in the city of Barquisimeto.

Michael Carrick said he will do what is best for Manchester United after a 3-0 demolition by Bournemouth plunged his future as manager into doubt on Sunday.

Michael Carrick was pushed to the brink of being sacked after Manchester United slumped to a miserable 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth, while Alexander Isak extended his hot streak in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Sunday.

The 2027 Dakar Rally will be moved from Saudi Arabia "following recent developments in the region", organisers said on Sunday, after repeated attacks on the kingdom by Yemen's Houthis.

Lille were made to pay for Tanguy Nianzou's red card as Monaco fought back to hold them to a 1-1 draw in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Manchester United slumped further into crisis with a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that plunged Michael Carrick's future as manager into doubt.

Alexander Isak extended his hot streak in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Sunday as Reds boss Andoni Iraola savoured his first Premier League victory at Anfield.

Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks.

Brazil held its breath on Sunday as voters went to the polls to decide between leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva or his right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro.

Inter Milan struck twice in stoppage time to complete a remarkable 2-1 comeback win over Fiorentina at San Siro on Sunday and return to the summit of Serie A.

A five-year agreement expands insurance, disability and family benefits for permanent Jammu and Kashmir government staff while adding loan and banking concessions.

Chicago Fire overturned an early deficit at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and remained fourth in the MLS Eastern Conference with 51 points.

Technical analysis sees recovery potential in Bharti Airtel but continuing downside risks for PFC, REC and Alkyl Amines Chemicals.

Minimum payments, costly instalments, cash withdrawals and high utilisation can raise borrowing costs and damage a cardholder’s credit profile.

A deepening Bay of Bengal system is forecast to make landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with winds of 115-125 km/h and gusts reaching 140 km/h.

Policyholders should weigh the deductible and possible loss of a no-claim bonus before filing a small motor or health insurance claim.

India’s insurance regulator extended its consultation after receiving more than 650 comments on proposals affecting commissions and management expenses.

The Polish defence company plans manufacturing and research facilities through its Indian joint venture as it markets combat-tested unmanned systems to the armed forces.

Ladakh has completed its transition to organic agriculture, following a ban on chemical fertilisers and a certification drive covering the Himalayan region’s villages.