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More Ukrainians move west as Russia turns focus to Donbas

More Ukrainians move west as Russia turns focus to Donbas

Hundreds wait for a train to take them west out of the path of the Russian advance at the station in Kramatorsk, the de facto capital of Ukrainian-controlled territory in Donbas.

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Bayliss named London Spirit coach after death of Warne

Bayliss named London Spirit coach after death of Warne

Trevor Bayliss has been appointed as interim men's head coach of the London Spirit in English cricket's the Hundred competition following the death of Shane Warne.

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Stocks up, oil steady on easing supply, inflation concerns

Stocks up, oil steady on easing supply, inflation concerns

Stock markets climbed and oil prices steadied Monday on easing concerns over tight crude supplies and decades-high inflation, traders said.

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Spin wins it for South Africa – but Elgar still prefers pace

Spin wins it for South Africa – but Elgar still prefers pace

Spin bowling won the first Test for South Africa against Bangladesh at Kingsmead on Monday, but captain Dean Elgar said he still preferred to attack opponents with fast bowling.

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Hungary PM tightens hold on power after poll victory

Hungary PM tightens hold on power after poll victory

Prime Minister Viktor Orban's fourth-term victory threatens to erode democracy further in Hungary, but he needs to tread a careful path with Brussels to secure much-needed EU funds, analysts said Monday.

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Tougher Russia sanctions urged over Ukraine 'war crimes'

Tougher Russia sanctions urged over Ukraine 'war crimes'

EU officials said Monday they were weighing new sanctions targeting Moscow in response to alleged atrocities against Ukrainian civilians by Russian forces that sparked a wave of international outrage.

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New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor makes tearful farewell

New Zealand cricket great Ross Taylor makes tearful farewell

A tearful Ross Taylor was given a standing ovation as the New Zealand great made an emotional farewell to international cricket on Monday after 16 years at the top.

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Football world rallies round Netherlands coach Van Gaal after cancer revelation

Football world rallies round Netherlands coach Van Gaal after cancer revelation

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has received messages of support from his former clubs Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich after revealing he has prostate cancer.

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South Africa thrash Bangladesh by 220 runs in first Test

South Africa thrash Bangladesh by 220 runs in first Test

South African spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer sent Bangladesh crashing to a 220-run defeat on the fifth day of the first Test at Kingsmead on Monday.

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Sri Lanka leader offers to share power as protests escalate

Sri Lanka leader offers to share power as protests escalate

Sri Lanka's embattled president offered to share power with the opposition on Monday as protests demanding his resignation grew over the worsening shortages of food, fuel and medicines.

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