US warns UN of 'clear threat' from Iran after tanker attacks The United States called Thursday for the UN Security Council to confront a "clear threat" posed by Tehran, after Washington said Iran was behind an attack on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

Anger as Christchurch mosque accused pleads not guilty The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks in March smiled Friday as his lawyers entered not guilty pleas to multiple murder and terrorism charges.

On day of defence, Canada win but Argentina thwart Japan On a day of defence against attack, Canada found the goal they needed to beat Cameroon but Argentina frustrated Japan and collected a first-ever Women's World Cup point.

Nearly 100 killed, 19 missing in central Mali village massacre Nearly 100 people were killed in a gruesome overnight attack on a village in central Mali, in the latest violence to strike the fragile region, authorities said Monday.

England edge out old rivals as Italy, Brazil enjoy World Cup wins A Nikita Parris penalty set England on their way to a 2-1 win over Scotland in Nice to open their women's World Cup campaign after Italy and Brazil both emerged victorious on Sunday.

Việt Nam lose to Curacao in King's Cup final after penalty shootout Friendly tournament or not, losing in a penalty shoot-out is still the cruelest way to lose a final.

Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies at 77 Dr. John, an American jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died on Thursday, his family said.

Tiger victim was taunting animal: Officials

A former employee at a wildlife park who was attacked by a tiger was drunk and teasing the animal, officials have claimed.

UAE to present findings of tanker attacks' probe to UN The United Arab Emirates, along with Saudi Arabia and Norway, will on Thursday present to the UN Security Council the findings of their probe of the May 12 attacks on oil tankers off the Emirati coast, diplomats said.

'Genius' Ronaldo hat-trick sends Portugal into Nations League final Portugal manager Fernando Santos hailed Cristiano Ronaldo a "football genius" after his 53rd career hat-trick sent Portugal into the final of the Nations League on home soil in Porto with a 3-1 win over Switzerland.