'We put Norway on the map', says Haaland after World Cup exit
Erling Haaland said Norway's World Cup performances had inspired a new generation despite the disappointment of a 2-1 quarter-final defeat to England after extra-time on Saturday.
Read moreBhutan battles 'existential' population crisis with birth drive
Bhutan is offering families cash incentives to have more children as the tiny Himalayan kingdom grapples with a nosediving birthrate and a growing exodus of young people seeking opportunities abroad.
Read moreTuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised "world-class" Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.
Read moreNorway coach says ball hit camera cable for crucial England goal
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Saturday he was convinced the ball struck an overhead camera cable before England scored a crucial equaliser in their World Cup quarter-final victory.
Read more'Never in doubt': England fans dare to dream after quarter-final scare
Joyous -- and relieved -- England fans chanted and cheered in packed-out pubs across London as they celebrated their team's nail-biting quarter-final win over Norway at the World Cup early Sunday.
Read moreGrowing list of countries move to ban social media for children
The European Union's plan to regulate children's access to social media follows the implementation or proposal of similar measures around the world.
Read moreTill death do us bark: Pets serve as witnesses at Ecuador weddings
When Diana Tupiza and Andres Alquinga decided to get married, they selected a rather unusual witness for the civil wedding ceremony: Luna, their Pekingese pup who stamped her paw print on the marriage certificate.
Read moreSchmidt aims to leave Wallabies 'in good order' for incoming Kiss
Australia coach Joe Schmidt said he wants "to leave the house in good order" after he ends his tenure as Wallabies coach in the Nations Championship clash against Italy in Perth next weekend.
Read moreTyphoon makes landfall in China, downgraded to severe tropical storm
Typhoon Bavi was downgraded to a severe tropical storm Sunday after making landfall in eastern China, where authorities had evacuated nearly two million people in its path.
Read moreRennie says All Blacks must improve with 'smart' Ireland awaiting
Coach Dave Rennie gave New Zealand a "pass mark" after surging past Italy but says the All Blacks will need to be better to beat Ireland in the clash of two unbeaten Nations Championship teams next weekend.
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