Football

Soccer-'Let's enjoy it,' says Conte as Napoli move top and book Champions League spot

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -Napoli coach Antonio Conte said it was time to savour the moment after his side went three points clear in the Serie A title race with victory against Torino on Sunday with the win also securing their return to Europe's elite club competition.

Football

Soccer-Gasperini insists Champions League far from certain for Atalanta

(Reuters) -Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini stressed that qualifying for the Champions League is an extraordinary achievement and urged perspective after his side dropped points in the race for a top-four spot with a draw against Lecce on Sunday.

World

US military says it will not reveal details about strikes in Yemen

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Sunday it will not reveal specific details about its military strikes in Yemen, citing what it called the need "to preserve operational security" while also saying the strikes had "lethal effects" against Yemen's Houthi rebels.

World

World military spending hits $2.7 trillion in record 2024 surge

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -World military expenditure reached $2.72 trillion in 2024, an increase of 9.4% from 2023 and the steepest year-on-year rise since at least the end of the Cold War, according to a report released by a leading conflict think tank on Monday.

World

Trump says Zelenskiy meeting went well

MORRISTOWN, New Jersey (Reuters) - President Donald Trump says his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Vatican on Saturday went well and said the next few days will prove if there was progress in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

World

North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia, hails 'heroes'

SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday that it has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine under the order of leader Kim Jong Un and made an important contribution to the liberation of Russian territory occupied by Ukraine.

Football

Soccer-Renaissance Berkane to meet Simba of Tanzania in African Confederation Cup final

ALGIERS (Reuters) -Morocco's Renaissance Berkane qualified for a fifth appearance in the African Confederation Cup final with a 4-1 aggregate victory despite losing the second leg of their semi-final tie in neighbouring Algeria on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Atalanta draw with Lecce as top-four battle heats up

(Reuters) -Atalanta were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Lecce, as Mateo Retegui's second-half penalty for the hosts cancelled out Jesper Karlsson's spot kick for the visitors in Serie A on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-McTominay shines as Napoli take sole lead in Serie A after Torino win

NAPLES, Italy (Reuters) -Two first-half goals from Scott McTominay helped Napoli to a 2-0 home win against Torino in Serie A on Sunday as the hosts reclaimed the sole lead in the standings with four games left to play.

Football

Soccer-River edge Boca 2-1 in pulsating Argentine 'Superclasico'

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -River Plate secured a hard-fought 2-1 home win over Boca Juniors in a tense 'Superclasico' in Argentina's Primera Division Apertura competition on Sunday to claim bragging rights over their arch rivals.

Boxing

Boxing-Usyk to fight Dubois for undisputed title at Wembley on July 19

LONDON (Reuters) -World heavyweight champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight for the undisputed title at London's Wembley Stadium on July 19, Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions said on Sunday.

Football

Soccer-Liverpool's Slot honours Klopp after clinching Premier League title

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Moments after the final whistle sounded to confirm Liverpool as Premier League champions in a remarkable debut season for manager Arne Slot, the Dutchman paid tribute to the man who helped pave the way for his success at the Merseyside club.

World

1 killed, 24 wounded in thunderstorm in Iran's capital

TEHRAN, April 27 (Xinhua) -- At least one person was killed and 24 others injured as a thunderstorm swept across the Iranian capital Tehran on Sunday evening, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

Football

Soccer-Wakizaka's extra-time winner takes Kawasaki into Asian Champions League semis

JEDDAH (Reuters) -Yasuto Wakizaka struck seven minutes into extra time to earn Kawasaki Frontale a 3-2 win over Qatar's Al-Sadd in the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite in Jeddah on Sunday and set up a semi-final clash with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.

Football

Soccer-Tudor demands fire and fight as Juve move back into fourth

(Reuters) -Juventus manager Igor Tudor underlined the importance of grit and resilience after a crucial home win over Monza on Sunday, insisting that competitiveness matters more than tactics as the race for a top-four finish tightens.

Football

Soccer-Guardiola says City have 'four finals' in Champions League race

LONDON (Reuters) -Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was in little mood to dwell on reaching a third successive FA Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with his thoughts quickly turning to the race to secure Champions League football next term.

World

Ecuador opposition objects to election results after being denied recount

Quito (Reuters) - Ecuador's opposition party filed another objection to the recent presidential election results late on Saturday night, according to a video released by the Citizens' Revolution party.

World

Dubai Opera eyes more collaborations with Chinese artists

ABU DHABI, April 27 (Xinhua) -- The head of the Dubai Opera said on Sunday that he is eyeing more musical and artistic collaborations with Chinese performers to strengthen cultural ties and attract more visitors from China.

Football

Soccer-Five key games as Liverpool strolled to title

(Reuters) -Liverpool have dominated the Premier League this season and their 20th English title looked like a forgone conclusion for months as their rivals struggled to keep pace.

Football

Soccer-Rampant Arsenal hammer Lyon to reach women's Champions League final

LYON, France (Reuters) -Arsenal overturned a 2-1 first-leg deficit with a 4-1 away thrashing of French side Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday to win 5-3 on aggregate and book their spot in the women's Champions League final, where they will meet holders Barcelona.