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Israel PM says in 'profound shock' over hostage videos

Israel PM says in 'profound shock' over hostage videos

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed "profound shock" over videos showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza, with the EU also denouncing the clips on Sunday and demanding the release of all remaining captives after nearly 22 months of war.

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Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' closes with huge Rome mass

Pope's 'Jubilee of Youth' closes with huge Rome mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over a final mass in Rome for over one million young people on Sunday, the culmination of a youth pilgrimage that has drawn Catholics from across the world.

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Citroen 2CV lovers gather in Slovenia to take the slow road

Citroen 2CV lovers gather in Slovenia to take the slow road

Fans of an iconic French car gather this week in Slovenia to reclaim a slow, stress-free way of life where repairs are easy and cars are slow.

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Assange joins pro-Palestinian protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Assange joins pro-Palestinian protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday, closing the world famous landmark.

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All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out of Argentina Tests

All Blacks scrum-half Roigard out of Argentina Tests

All Black Cameron Roigard has been ruled out of two Tests in Argentina, New Zealand Rugby announced Sunday, with the scrum-half joining a worrying injury list ahead of the Rugby Championship.

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'Struggling' Marchand targets second gold at swimming worlds

'Struggling' Marchand targets second gold at swimming worlds

Leon Marchand admitted he was "struggling" on the final day of the world championships on Sunday after qualifying for the 400m individual medley final with an uncharacteristically sluggish swim.

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Last-ball hero Holder lifts West Indies over Pakistan in T20

Last-ball hero Holder lifts West Indies over Pakistan in T20

Jason Holder smashed a four on the final ball to give West Indies a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan on Saturday, liting the hosts level in their T20 international series.

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Chaos, gangs, gunfire: Gaza aid fails to reach most needy

Chaos, gangs, gunfire: Gaza aid fails to reach most needy

The trickle of food aid Israel allows to enter Gaza after nearly 22 months of war is seized by Palestinians risking their lives under fire, looted by gangs or diverted in chaotic circumstances rather than reaching those most in need, UN agencies, aid groups and analysts say.

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Top seed Zverev, defending champ Popyrin book ATP Toronto quarter-final

Top seed Zverev, defending champ Popyrin book ATP Toronto quarter-final

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to an ATP Toronto Masters quarter-final against defending champion Alexei Popyrin as his fourth-round opponent Francisco Cerundolo was forced to retire with an abdominal injury on Saturday.

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Filmmakers try to cash in on India-Pakistan battle

Filmmakers try to cash in on India-Pakistan battle

Indian filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people.

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