By Max Hunder and Mari Saito KYIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Ukrainian forces endured heavy artillery barrages on Sunday as Russian forces intensified their attacks to capture a city in the eastern region of Luhansk, which President Volodymyr Zelenski…
N.Korea discusses revising COVID curbs, outbreak ‘improving’
By Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -Top North Korean officials discussed revising anti-epidemic restrictions on Sunday as they assessed the situation over the country’s first acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak was “improving”, state media reported. A politburo…
Soccer-Clinical Real Madrid down Liverpool to claim 14th European Cup
By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) -Real Madrid secured a record-extending 14th European Cup when they beat Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final delayed for more than half an hour after police tried to stop people trying to force their way into the …
Soccer-Liverpool’s Robertson slams organisers for Champions League final chaos
(Reuters) – Liverpool left back Andy Robertson labelled the organisation of Saturday’s Champions League final against Real Madrid a “shambles” after kick-off was delayed for 35 minutes due to fans trying to force their way into the Stade de France in P…
Soccer-Rashford and Sancho can still make World Cup cut, says Southgate
(Reuters) – Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho may have been overlooked for next month’s Nations League fixtures, but England manager Gareth Southgate says the Manchester United duo can still make the World Cup squad if they can get firing for their club…
Investigators question delayed police response in Texas school shooting
By Brad Brooks and Gabriella Borter UVALDE, Texas (Reuters) -Investigators in Texas on Saturday sought to determine how critical mistakes were made in the response to the deadly Uvalde school shooting, including why nearly 20 officers remained outside …
First steps in reforming global health emergency rules adopted at WHO meeting – U.S.
GENEVA (Reuters) – Countries around the world on Saturday adopted an initial U.S.-led reform of the rules around disease outbreaks, known as the International Health Regulations (IHR), the United States said. The amendments, adopted at the World Health…
Ukraine aide says any Moscow deal not worth ‘broken penny’, Zelenskiy says Russia officials powerless
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian presidential adviser and peace talks negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak said on Saturday that any agreement with Russia could not be trusted, adding the only way to stop Moscow’s invasion was by force. “Any agreement with Russia isn…
Pope’s July visit to Africa to go ahead despite health issues
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis is set to make a gruelling trip to two African countries in July despite knee problems that have forced him to use a cane and wheelchair in recent weeks. The Vatican issued a full programme on Sa…
Major fire sinks superyacht in British marina
LONDON (Reuters) -Fire ripped through a superyacht in southwest England on Saturday, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky and eventually sinking the vessel after it briefly drifted across its marina. The Environment Agency said the yacht co…