World

Civil defense in Gaza warns of "humanitarian disaster" due to rainwater

GAZA, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Civil Defense in the Gaza Strip warned on Sunday of a "humanitarian disaster" due to rainwater, which could cause flooding and damage to the tents of displaced people.

Rugby

Rugby-Borthwick and George revel in upbeat finale

LONDON (Reuters) - England's nine-try, 59-14 thrashing of a callow Japan on Sunday allowed Steve Borthwick to sign off a depressing Autumn Series on a high and he certainly milked the positives from the victory that ended a run of five straight defeats.

Football

Soccer-Mbappe and Bellingham inspire Real to 3-0 thrashing of Leganes

LEGANES, Spain (Reuters) -Kylian Mbappe ended his goal drought with a close-range strike and midfielder Jude Bellingham scored a header as Real Madrid thrashed Leganes 3-0 on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-No utopia for Man Utd as Anorim gets close-up view of challenge ahead

IPSWICH, England (Reuters) - When Manchester United scored 81 seconds into Ruben Amorim's first game as head coach Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury described the moment as utopian.

Football

Soccer-Lukaku keeps Napoli on top with 1-0 win over Roma

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -Napoli edged out AS Roma 1-0 at home on Sunday, with Romelu Lukaku's second-half goal securing all three points and top spot in Serie A.

World

UAE issues federal law to bolster arts sector

ABU DHABI, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a federal decree-law aimed at empowering the nation's arts sector, UAE's official news agency WAM reported on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Amorim's Man United reign begins with low key draw at Ipswich

IPSWICH, England (Reuters) -Manchester United had to settle for a 1-1 draw at lowly Ipswich Town in Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim's first match in charge as Marcus Rashford's early goal was cancelled out by a deflected strike from Omari Hutchinson in the Premier League on Sunday.

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

Poland's PiS party picks historian Nawrocki for presidential run

WARSAW (Reuters) - Poland's main opposition party, the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS), picked historian Karol Nawrocki on Sunday as its candidate for next year's presidential election, hoping to hold onto the presidency after losing control of parliament.

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.