Trump camp slams 'political' prosecution, Democrats brace for 'unrest'
Senior Republicans Sunday echoed Donald Trump's claim that a looming indictment in a hush-money case would amount to political "persecution," while Democrats warned his call for protests could trigger a repeat of chaos his supporters unleashed at the US Capitol.
Read moreChina's Xi heads to Russia in visit for 'peace'
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a state visit to Russia Monday, a trip Beijing has touted as a "visit for peace" as it seeks to play mediator in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
Read morePutin hails China's willingness to help settle Ukraine conflict
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday welcomed China's willingness to play a "constructive role" in ending the conflict in Ukraine, saying Sino-Russian relations were "at the highest point".
Read moreUBS in $3.25bn takeover of Credit Suisse
UBS will take over its troubled Swiss rival Credit Suisse for $3.25 billion following crunch talks Sunday aimed at stopping the stricken bank from triggering a wider international banking crisis.
Read more'Unbelievable' Leverkusen shock Bayern to keep Dortmund top
Argentina's World Cup winner Exequiel Palacios struck twice from the spot as Bayer Leverkusen blew the Bundesliga title race wide open with a shock 2-1 win over Bayern Munich on Sunday.
Read moreAlonso enjoys podium appearance and shrugs off demotion
Fernando Alonso shrugged off his disappointment on Sunday after having the 100th podium of his remarkable career snatched away at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Read more'Street fighter' Perez leads Red Bull sweep in Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull's Sergio Perez flexed his street circuit muscles with dramatic effect on Sunday by storming to victory ahead of team-mate Max Verstappen at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Read moreResults stream in after tense local elections in Nigeria
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was in an early lead Sunday evening in his bid for re-election, as Nigeria counted votes following local elections marred by violence and vote buying.
Read moreRed Bull's Perez wins Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull dominated the second Formula One Grand Prix of the season in Jeddah on Sunday as Sergio Perez won after starting from pole position while team-mate Max Verstappen charged through the field from 15th to finish second.
Read moreRuthless Napoli continue title march, Lazio second after derby triumph
Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were again the heroes for Napoli on Sunday as Italy's champions-elect thumped Torino 4-0, their lead at the Serie A summit now 19 points after Lazio moved second with a 1-0 Rome derby win.
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