Rugby

Rugby-Nine-try England hammer Japan to end losing run in style

LONDON (Reuters) -England ended their run of five straight defeats with a comprehensive 59-14 demolition of a young Japan team at Twickenham on Sunday, running in nine tries, including two each for hookers Jamie George and Luke Cowan-Dickie.

World

Trump adviser vows unity over security during transition

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top national security advisers to President-elect Donald Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden are working "hand in glove" to pose a united front against U.S. adversaries during the presidential transition, Trump adviser Mike Waltz said on Sunday. 

Football

Soccer-Slot hails Liverpool's second-half comeback in 3-2 win at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON (Reuters) - Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised his team for mounting a second-half comeback in a 3-2 win at Southampton when the Premier League leaders were in danger of losing to the bottom side before Mohamed Salah came to their rescue.

World

Algerian president approves 2025 budget with 4.5 pct growth forecast

ALGIERS, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday signed the 2025 budget law, projecting an economic growth rate of 4.5 percent, according to a statement from the presidency.

Other Sports

Ski jumping-Norwegian Sundal pushed down ski-jump ramp by advertising hoarding

(Reuters) - Norwegian ski jumper Kristoffer Eriksen Sundal had a dramatic start to the men's World Cup opener in Lillehammer on Saturday when an advertising hoarding launched him down the ramp prematurely.

Tennis

Tennis-Sinner leads Italy to repeat Davis Cup glory

MALAGA, Spain (Reuters) -Italian Jannik Sinner completed a remarkable season by sealing his country a second successive Davis Cup title with a 2-0 victory over Netherlands in the final at the southern Spanish city of Malaga on Sunday.

World

Swiss voters reject more powers for landlords on subletting

ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss voters narrowly rejected a change in the law giving landlords more powers to restrict subletting by tenants, according to preliminary results of a referendum on Sunday that scrutinized Airbnb's role in the rental market.

Technology

Former BP boss Looney to chair US data company Prometheus Hyperscale

(Reuters) - Oil major BP's former CEO Bernard Looney is set to chair Prometheus Hyperscale, the U.S.-based data company said on Sunday. 

World

Italy's opposition 5-Star breaks with co-founder Grillo

ROME (Reuters) - Italy's 5-Star Movement severed ties on Sunday with its co-founder, the comedian Beppe Grillo, a further step in turning what was once a radical protest movement into a more mainstream left-leaning force.

World

Separatist commander killed in Cameroon's restive Anglophone region

YAOUNDE, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Two separatist fighters, including a commander, were killed when government forces of Cameroon struck their hideout early on Sunday in the country's war-torn Anglophone region of Northwest, according to local and security sources.

World

Feature: Namibia's Katutura Fashion Week champions innovation, inclusivity

WINDHOEK, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The fourth edition of the Katutura Fashion Week (KFW) concluded in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, on Saturday evening, with innovation and inclusivity taking center stage.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool build eight-point lead after Salah inspires comeback at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, England (Reuters) -Premier League leaders Liverpool beat bottom side Southampton 3-2 on Sunday to build a sizeable eight-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City after Mohamed Salah led a second-half comeback for the visitors.

Football

Soccer-Leicester City sack manager Cooper after winless run

(Reuters) -Leicester City have sacked manager Steve Cooper following a poor run of form, the Premier League club announced on Sunday after a winless run left them hovering two points above the relegation zone.

Motorsport

Motor racing-Sainz watched every drain cover during Las Vegas GP

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said he watched every drain cover as he sped to third place in Saturday's Las Vegas Formula One Grand Prix, mindful of his 2023 accident on the track.

Other Sports

Sailing-Burling leads NZ to victory in Dubai SailGP opener

DUBAI - Peter Burling's New Zealand secured the opening win of the Rolex SailGP season on Sunday, triumphing over Britain and the United States in the final of the Dubai event.

Rugby

Rugby-Scotland end Australia’s Grand Slam hopes with 27-13 victory

EDINBURGH (Reuters) -Winger Duhan van der Merwe reclaimed his try scoring record for Scotland as they ran in four tries to one and overwhelmed Australia 27-13 on Sunday, ending the Wallabies’ hopes of a Grand Slam over the home nations on their November tour.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sarawak to finalise MASwings acquisition by December, says Abang Jo

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to finalise the sale and purchase agreement for MASwings, a subsidiary regional airline of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), by next month, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg.

Football

Soccer-Reiten penalty keeps Chelsea top of WSL after win over Man United

LONDON - A 17th-minute spot kick from winger Guro Reiten gave Chelsea a 1-0 home win over Manchester United on Sunday that extends their winning start to the Women's Super League season to eight games and keeps them top of the standings with 24 points. 

Nation

Dr Wee in Cambodia for Global Chinese Economic and Technology Conference

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has arrived in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to attend the Global Chinese Economic & Technology Conference.

Rugby

Rugby-Juventus Stadium proves perfect home for Italian rugby despite defeat by All Blacks

TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Italy played the first ever rugby match at the Juventus Stadium on Saturday, and while the game ended in defeat by the All Blacks, both teams praised the incredible atmosphere at the ground.