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Iran's foreign ministry said Sunday that talks with the United States slated for next weekend will remain "indirect" with Omani mediation, and focused solely on the nuclear issue and lifting of sanctions.

Members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party voted on Sunday to move forward with plans to dissolve the party as its leaders first proposed in February, the party's chair said.

A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 21 people and wounded 83 on Palm Sunday, Kyiv said, in another deadly attack on civilians that came after a top US official travelled to Russia.

Coachella fans rocked out on Saturday to pop-punk headliner Green Day following a blockbuster cameo from US senator Bernie Sanders, who had the massive crowd roaring as he urged against political apathy.

Ethiopian runner Bedatu Hirpa won a thrilling women's Paris Marathon on Sunday while Kenyan Benard Biwott romped to a comfortable victory in the men's event.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Monday as Beijing seeks to tighten regional trade ties and offset the impact of huge tariffs unleashed by his US counterpart Donald Trump.

An Israeli air strike early Sunday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, as the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas "command and control centre" operating from within the facility.

Thousands marked the start of Myanmar's water festival on Sunday in the ruins of last month's earthquake, with the country's most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor.

Teenager Gout Gout reinforced his growing reputation as one of the best young sprinters in the world Sunday by clocking a wind-assisted 19.84 seconds to win the Australian 200m title.

Bernie Sanders is emerging as one of the most vocal opponents to US President Donald Trump, with the 83-year-old senator drawing tens of thousands of people to his "fighting oligarchy" rallies around the country.

Three Scottish brothers have embarked on a mammoth journey from Peru hoping to set a record time for rowing across the Pacific Ocean.

Undefeated Jaron Ennis stopped Eimantas Stanionis with a sixth-round technical knockout to successfully unify the IBF and WBA welterweight belts in a bruising world title fight on Saturday.

Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at Coachella music festival on Saturday night, appearing onstage as crowds sprinted over, camera phones in hand, to capture the US senator's political plea.

There always used to be a long line of traffic waiting to cross the steel truss Danube Bridge over the river between Giurgiu in Romania and the Bulgarian city of Rousse on the other side.

Algeria protested strongly Saturday after French prosecutors indicted one of its consular officials on suspicion of involvement in the April 2024 abduction of an Algerian influencer in a Paris suburb.

Indonesian palm oil companies are seeking new markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as they try to protect themselves from the impact of Donald Trump's trade war, a top industry executive told AFP.

Crunching popcorn and screaming, Indonesians are flocking to watch homegrown horror films in cinemas that draw on the country's penchant for ghost and monster stories.

Thousands marked the start of Myanmar's water festival on Sunday in the ruins of last month's earthquake, with the country's most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor.

The death toll in a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic rose to 226 on Saturday, as authorities said they had returned all victims' bodies to their loved ones.

Auckland Blues coach Vern Cotter said he could recognise his defending Super Rugby champions again after putting a terrible start to the 2025 campaign behind them with back-to-back wins.

The retrial of Harvey Weinstein, whose prosecution and conviction for rape and sex assault ignited the "MeToo" movement, kicks off in New York on Tuesday.

Kneecap, the hip hop trio whose irreverent Irish-language raps are a beating anti-colonialist cry with a growing worldwide fanbase, had heard Coachella crowds were full of dilettantes who didn't dance.

Rory McIlroy will be worthy of consideration equal to iconic golfers Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus should he win the Masters to complete a career Grand Slam, says rival Jason Day.

Ecuadorans vote Sunday in a too-close-to-call presidential election pitting the incumbent, security hawk Daniel Noboa, against a charismatic leftist challenger.

Bryson DeChambeau turned up the heat with three birdies in the last four holes to land right where he wanted to be after 54 holes at Augusta National: in the final pairing with Masters leader Rory McIlroy on Sunday.

Rory McIlroy is on the verge of winning the Masters and completing golf's career Grand Slam and he's ready to face the pressure and painful memories head-on at Augusta National.

World Expo opened on Sunday with 160 countries and regions showcasing their technology, culture and food, with host Japan hoping to provide the world with some much-needed hope.

Rory McIlroy charged to the Masters lead with a historic start to Saturday's third round, then held on through Augusta National's back nine to stand two clear atop the leaderboard heading into the final round.

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler's bid for back-to-back Masters titles suffered a major blow when he could only manage a level-par 72 in Saturday's third round at Augusta National.

Cartel violence is hollowing out Ecuador's largest city Guayaquil, scaring away tourists, pummelling the economy and leaving whoever wins Sunday's presidential election with a gargantuan problem.

More than 100 people, including 20 children, are now feared dead in Sudan following paramilitary attacks on the besieged Darfur city of El-Fasher and two nearby famine-hit camps, the United Nations said on Saturday.

North Macedonia authorities said Saturday they had widened an investigation into a nightclub fire that killed 61 people, to include former ministers and officials.