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South Korea will vote Wednesday in key legislative elections that will determine control of the country's parliament -- and whether President Yoon Suk Yeol can advance his socially conservative agenda.

Germany faces charges from Nicaragua at the top UN court on Monday that it is "facilitating the commission of genocide" against Palestinians with its military and political support for Israel.

Eclipse mania is sweeping across North America as a breathtaking celestial event on Monday promises a rare blend of commerce, science -- and celebration.

Buoyed by falling inflation, the European Central Bank is expected to keep borrowing costs on hold one last time Thursday while laying the ground for a first interest rate cut in June.

Twenty-seven people are set to go on trial on Monday for money laundering in connection with the "Panama Papers" tax evasion scandal, which revealed how many of the world's wealthy stashed assets in offshore companies.

Max Verstappen cruised to victory ahead of Sergio Perez as Red Bull claimed a one-two finish for the third time in four races.

A Supreme Court judge in Brazil ordered an investigation Sunday of Elon Musk after the mogul criticized the magistrate and accused him of censorship for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading disinformation.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are primed to avenge their wretched Champions League record against Bayern Munich as the Gunners set their sights on a remarkable double.

Italian firm Mondo will supply this summer's Paris Olympics with a custom purple track which could be the fastest yet for athletes hunting the biggest prizes in sport.

Ecuador's raid on the Mexican embassy in Quito unleashed a storm of international criticism and a vow by Mexico to file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

World number one Nelly Korda sealed her fourth consecutive tournament victory on Sunday, producing a dominant performance to defeat Ireland's Leona Maguire 4&3 at the LPGA Match Play in Las Vegas.

Jude Bellingham is aiming to give Real Madrid the edge they badly lacked last season in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester City on Tuesday, as he continues a remarkable first season in Spain.

A French prosecutor on Sunday sought a remand in custody for four people held over the killing of a 15 year old boy that has heightened concern about violence in schools.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday marked 80 years since Nazi forces raided a Jewish orphanage in the southeast of France and sent almost all its occupants to extermination camps.

Akshay Bhatia beat Denny McCarthy in a sudden-death playoff at the end of a dramatic final round of the PGA Tour's Texas Open in San Antonio on Sunday.

Caitlin Clark believes the excitement surrounding her trail-blazing college basketball career heralds a bright future for women's sport in the United States as she prepares to join the professional ranks of the WNBA.

Caitlin Clark's dream of a fairytale ending to her record-breaking women's college basketball career ended in disappointment on Sunday as South Carolina overpowered Iowa 87-75 to win the US collegiate crown.

Juventus consolidated third place in Serie A with Sunday's hard-fought 1-0 win over Fiorentina while a trio of fantastic goals helped Napoli to a thrilling 4-2 win at Monza.

Mexico said it will file a complaint against Ecuador at the International Court of Justice on Monday following the raid on its embassy in Quito, which prompted searing international condemnation.

American Danielle Collins continued her late career rich vein of form, winning the WTA Charleston Open clay court title on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-1 defeat of Russia's Daria Kasatkina.

Israeli officials said Sunday they are preparing for military operations in Gaza's southernmost point of Rafah six months into a "long war", which has shattered buildings and lives.

"Godzilla x Kong" extended its monstrous reign over the North American box office for a second weekend, according to estimates Sunday from industry watcher Exhibitor Relations.

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who played a pivotal role in the franchise's dramatic 2019 World Series victory, announced his retirement from baseball on Sunday.

"You can always lose, but not like this". Ajax captain Steven Bergwijn summed up the humiliation after Sunday's 6-0 capitulation against arch-rivals Feyenoord that sent the Dutch giants to rock bottom.

Former Newcastle and Nottingham Forest manager Joe Kinnear has died aged 77, his family said on Sunday.

Liverpool were held to a damaging 2-2 draw by Manchester United as they handed the initiative to Arsenal in the Premier League title race, while Tottenham moved into fourth place with a 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday.

Russ Cook on Sunday completed a mammoth quest to run the length of Africa having overcome health scares, visa troubles and even an armed robbery.

Indian seam bowler Yash Thakur took the first five-wicket haul of this year's IPL as he led Lucknow Super Giants to victory over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said a dramatic 2-2 draw at Manchester United on Sunday felt like a defeat after throwing away two points in the Premier League title race.

Liverpool blinked in the Premier League title race in a dramatic 2-2 draw at Manchester United on Sunday to leave Arsenal still on top thanks to their superior goal difference.

Mathieu van der Poel towered above his rivals to retain the "Hell of the North" Paris-Roubaix bike race title on Sunday, a week after burnishing his reputation with his third victory at the revered Tour of Flanders.

Liverpool's Premier League title challenge was dented by spectacular goals from Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, who snatched a 2-2 draw for Manchester United on Sunday.