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Gatland has not become a 'bad coach' says Springboks' Erasmus

Gatland has not become a 'bad coach' says Springboks' Erasmus

Coaching can be a lonely place, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Tuesday, insisting that under-pressure Wales counterpart Warren Gatland has not become "bad" overnight.

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Slovakia take Britain to doubles decider in BJK Cup semis

Slovakia take Britain to doubles decider in BJK Cup semis

Rebecca Sramkova defeated Katie Boulter 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to pull Slovakia level at 1-1 with Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals on Tuesday.

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Brazil arrests soldiers over alleged 2022 Lula assassination plot

Brazil arrests soldiers over alleged 2022 Lula assassination plot

Brazilian police said they arrested four soldiers on Tuesday over an alleged plot to assassinate then President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a 2022 "coup."

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Ukraine war and climate stalemate loom over G20 summit

Ukraine war and climate stalemate loom over G20 summit

The escalating war in Ukraine and stalled UN climate negotiations dominated the final day of a G20 summit in Brazil on Tuesday, held in the shadow of Donald Trump's looming US presidency.

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Ukraine fires first US long-range missiles into Russia

Ukraine fires first US long-range missiles into Russia

Ukraine said Tuesday it had fired US-supplied long-range missiles into Russian territory in the first such strike, as Russia declared a "new phase" in the conflict and eased its protocol for nuclear strikes.

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Retiring Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup

Retiring Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in their opening Davis Cup finals singles rubber against the Netherlands on Tuesday.

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Rain ruins Sri Lanka's final ODI against New Zealand

Rain ruins Sri Lanka's final ODI against New Zealand

The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs of play due to persistent rain in Pallekele.

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Stocks sink on fears of Ukraine-Russia escalation

Stocks sink on fears of Ukraine-Russia escalation

Stock markets fell across the board in Europe and the United States on Tuesday as fears of further escalation of Russia's war against Ukraine prompted investors to retreat.

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Hendrikse brothers start for South Africa against Wales

Hendrikse brothers start for South Africa against Wales

Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes to the South Africa side that beat England to face under-pressure Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Macron tells Xi he shares desire for 'durable peace' in Ukraine

Macron tells Xi he shares desire for 'durable peace' in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron told China's leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday that he shared the desire to see "durable peace" in Ukraine -- a topic discussed at a G20 summit both are attending in Rio.

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