PARIS (AP) — France's Foreign Ministry says a French elected official has been arrested in military-run Niger, and calls for his release. (CORRECTS: A previous APNewsAlert erroneously reported that a ministry official was arrested.).
A police car was rammed following a rampage in Melbourne that involved a carjacking, an aggravated burglary and a cyclist being hit.
AC Milan have joined city rivals Inter at the top of the Serie A table after Inter's 2-1 home defeat to Sassuolo followed their 3-1 win at Cagliari.
In yet another legal blow to Donald Trump, a judge has rejected his request that she recuse herself from his trial for trying to overthrow the 2020 election.
Kim Jong-un says it is "very important" for North Korea to "accelerate the modernisation of nuclear weapons".
Manchester City's English League Cup trophy hunt is over, stumbling at the first hurdle and losing 1-0 at Newcastle United thanks to an Alexander Isak goal.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologised for parliament's recognition of a Ukrainian Nazi veteran during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare says attending parliament at home is more important than taking part in a summit at the White House.
US police say groups of teenagers have looted stores across Philadelphia in a crime wave that appeared to have been organised on social media.
Gennaro Gattuso has been named the coach of Marseille after the departure of their Spanish manager Marcelino.
Baltazar Amaya has run in two key tries as Uruguay came from behind after the break to defeat Namibia 36-26 at the World Cup.
US Senator Bob Menendez has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars for wielding his political influence.
Mitchell Marsh led a storming batting display before Glenn Maxwell marked his return from injury by spinning Australia to a badly-needed 66-run win over India.
Handre Pollard is back for the Springboks, starting at five-eighth with his sharpshooting boots on, ready to tackle Tonga at the World Cup.
Private Travis King has been transferred to United States custody after being expelled from North Korea, US officials say.
England's Australian white-ball coach Matthew Mott says they'll take no chances with the fitness of their strike bowler Jofra Archer at the World Cup.
Kalyn Ponga's maiden Dally M would likely not have been won if not for six weeks of introspection over his role and form, the Newcastle fullback admits.
Jacinta Allan is heading into her first few days as Victoria's premier with the promise of a different style as she weighs up her new-look cabinet.
Army units will be specialised and weapons moved around to take advantage of Australia's north and position defence forces to better respond to threats.
International cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is about to learn if he's been found guilty of raping a woman by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.
University students from rural areas are being pushed to the brink as they work full-time hours to support their studies and manage rising costs.
