NewsAFP NewsFrom oil to renewables, winds of change blow on Scottish islands
In the far north of the United Kingdom, where the wind blows and the sea rages, the islands of Orkney and Shetland have long relied on oil and gas for prosperity.
NewsAFP NewsThree white Americans go on trial in death of black jogger
Three white men in the US state of Georgia will go on trial Monday in the high-profile shooting death of a Black jogger that sparked a national outcry and helped fuel last summer's social justice protests.
NewsAFP NewsMining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago
The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific coast of Chile is a "natural treasure" and refuge for unique species of fauna, including a particular type of penguin and an otter on the brink of extinction.
SportsAFP NewsMcIlroy captures 20th US PGA title with victory at Vegas
Rory McIlroy captured his 20th career US PGA Tour title on Sunday, firing a six-under par 66 to win the CJ Cup by one stroke over Collin Morikawa.
NewsAFP NewsNew Zealand boosts climate aid ahead of Glasgow summit
New Zealand pledged Monday to quadruple foreign aid spending on climate change, addressing its "woefully inadequate" response to the challenge in recent decades.
SportsAFP NewsSpain's Badosa beats Azarenka to capture Indian Wells title
Paula Badosa demonstrated her mental toughness to become the WTA Indian Wells champion in her desert debut on Sunday with a hard-fought, three-set victory over two-time champion Victoria Azarenka.
BusinessAFP NewsFacebook announces 10,000 EU jobs to build 'metaverse'
Facebook on Monday announced plans to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to build the "metaverse", a virtual reality version of the internet that the tech giant sees as the future.
SportsAFP NewsSwallows draw after ending 673-minute goal drought in South Africa
South African top-flight club Swallows ended a 673-minute goal drought on Sunday, but a winless run stretched to eight matches after a 1-1 Premiership draw with Stellenbosch.
SportsAFP NewsPerfect Napoli reclaim top spot after Osimhen's 'most important' goal
Napoli returned to the top of Serie A on Sunday after Nigerian international Victor Osimhen scored the only goal in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Torino.
SportsAFP NewsGuendouzi inspires Marseille to win over Lorient
Matteo Guendouzi scored once and created two more goals as Marseille came from behind to defeat Lorient 4-1 on Sunday and earn their first Ligue 1 victory in four matches.
NewsAFP NewsSalvadorans march against Bukele's economic and judicial policies
Thousands of protesters marched in San Salvador Sunday against President Nayib Bukele's government, including the move to make bitcoin legal tender in the country.
SportsAFP NewsLyon end Toulouse's perfect Top 14 start
Lyon condemned Toulouse to their first defeat of the French Top 14 season on Sunday with a 25-19 victory.
SportsAFP NewsGritty Chiefs rally in Washington, Cardinals stay unbeaten
The Kansas City Chiefs "dug down deep" for a 31-13 come-from-behind NFL victory over the Washington Football Team that moved them back to .500 for the NFL season on Sunday.
SportsAFP NewsFive great Twenty 20 World Cup upsets
Five great Twenty20 World Cup upsets after Scotland defeated Bangladesh by six runs on Sunday:
SportsAFP NewsMosimane wants VAR after African giants Ahly denied 'clear penalty'
Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane says African football chiefs must prioritise introducing VAR after the CAF Champions League title-holders drew 1-1 at Gendarmerie Nationale of Niger in a last-32 first leg.
SportsAFP NewsThree talking points from the Premier League
Manchester United long unbeaten record on the road in the Premier League is gone as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men were well beaten at Leicester to fall five points off the pace in the title race.
SportsAFP News'We disappointed ourselves and fans', admits Bangladesh's Mahmudullah
Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad said they had let themselves and their millions of fans down after a heartbreaking six-run loss to minnows Scotland in the Twenty20 World Cup.
SportsAFP NewsFrom Amazon driver to World Cup star: Scots hail T20 giant slayer Greaves
Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer on Sunday hailed Chris Greaves for his sacrifices that included delivering parcels for Amazon before he starred in the team's upset win over Bangladesh in the Twenty20 World Cup.
NewsAFP NewsIsrael expects 2,000 rockets a day in any war with Hezbollah: army
Israel does not want war with Lebanon's Hezbollah but is prepared to face about 2,000 rockets a day from the armed group if conflict breaks out, a senior Israeli military official told AFP.
SportsAFP NewsSpurs spoil Newcastle's Saudi party
Newcastle's new dawn under the ownership of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund got off to a disappointing start as Tottenham silenced St James' Park with a 3-2 win on Sunday.
SportsAFP NewsSpecial delivery as Amazon driver leads Scotland to shock win at T20 World Cup
Scotland pulled off a shock six-run victory over Bangladesh at the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday thanks to a man-of-the-match performance from a former Amazon delivery driver as Oman handed debutants Papua New Guinea a 10-wicket rout.
EntertainmentAFP News'Halloween Kills' does just that at N.America box office
It's that time of year: Films about death, dying and carnage topped the North American box office this weekend, led by Universal's "Halloween Kills" with a strong opening take of $50.4 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
NewsAFP NewsConservative mayor Marki-Zay wins run-off to challenge Hungary's Orban
Peter Marki-Zay, a conservative provincial mayor, was chosen as the unified opposition challenger to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at next year's election, after winning a primary vote Sunday, according to partial results.
SportsAFP NewsGreaves stars as Scotland stun Bangladesh in T20 World Cup
Chris Greaves starred with bat and ball as Scotland shocked Bangladesh with a six-run win on Sunday's opening day of the Twenty20 World Cup.
