![European subsidiary of Russia's Sberbank 'failing or likely to fail': ECB](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/88/33/44/European-subsidiary-of-Russia-s-Sbe-256455.jpg)
European subsidiary of Russia's Sberbank 'failing or likely to fail': ECB
![Hernandez late strike hands Galaxy win over New York](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/81/fa/fd/Hernandez-late-strike-hands-Galaxy--717746.jpg)
Hernandez late strike hands Galaxy win over New York
![Russia stripped of world junior swimming championships](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/42/e5/bf/Russia-stripped-of-world-junior-swi-111614.jpg)
Russia stripped of world junior swimming championships
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Belarus votes to give up non-nuclear status
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Coleman ready for Worlds after US trials win
Christian Coleman warmed up for next month's World Indoor Championships with a blistering 60m victory in the US trials on Sunday.
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Verreynne extends South Africa lead past 300 against New Zealand
An unbeaten 76 from Kyle Verreynne put South Africa in a strong position as they extended their lead past 300 in the second Test against New Zealand on Monday.
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Embiid, Harden put on a show in Sixers' win over Knicks
James Harden posted his first triple-double as a 76er on Sunday and clicked again with star teammate Joel Embiid to lead Philadelphia to a 125-109 NBA victory over the New York Knicks.
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Straka scores first for Austria with Honda Classic win
Sepp Straka became the first Austrian player to win a PGA Tour event on Sunday after conjuring a late birdie blitz to snatch victory at the Honda Classic as overnight leader Daniel Berger suffered a final round meltdown.
Russia facing World Cup exile after 'unacceptable' FIFA plan
Russia's future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Sunday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on neutral territory were dismissed as "unacceptable" by rivals, plunging the qualifying process for football's showpiece event into chaos.
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Fabian Ruiz strikes late at Lazio to fire Napoli top
Fabian Ruiz shot Napoli top of Serie A on Sunday with a stunning, last-gasp winner in a thrilling 2-1 victory at Lazio.
![Dembele sparkles as Barca thrash Athletic, Sevilla defeat Betis](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/86/b8/ea/Dembele-sparkles-as-Barca-thrash-At-011406_small.jpg)
Dembele sparkles as Barca thrash Athletic, Sevilla defeat Betis
Ousmane Dembele turned the jeers to cheers at Camp Nou on Sunday by scoring a stunning goal and setting up two more in a 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao.
![Ukraine vows no 'capitulation' at talks, Putin orders nuclear alert](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/8b/66/f5/Ukraine-vows-no--capitulation--at-t-066686_small.jpg)
Ukraine vows no 'capitulation' at talks, Putin orders nuclear alert
Ukraine vowed not to give ground at talks with Moscow on Sunday as Ukrainian forces resisted a Russian invasion four days in and Moscow put its nuclear forces on high alert.
![Helpful Hungarians rush to aid of fleeing Ukrainians](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/88/09/25/Helpful-Hungarians-rush-to-aid-of-f-966594_small.jpg)
Helpful Hungarians rush to aid of fleeing Ukrainians
With bowls of goulash, offers of free lodging and rides to Budapest, or just a hug and kind word, Hungarians have rushed to the Ukrainian border to help refugees fleeing the Russian invasion.
![Ukrainian brewery switches from beer to Molotov cocktails](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/95/e4/d5/Ukrainian-brewery-switches-from-bee-115431_small.jpg)
Ukrainian brewery switches from beer to Molotov cocktails
In an industrial part of western Ukraine's main city Lviv, employees at the Pravda brewery have responded to the Russian invasion by switching from producing beer to Molotov cocktails.
![UN votes to hold emergency General Assembly session on Ukraine](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/3e/cb/8d/UN-votes-to-hold-emergency-General--799744_small.jpg)
UN votes to hold emergency General Assembly session on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council voted Sunday to hold a rare emergency special session of the General Assembly to discuss Russia's attack on Ukraine.
![World Cup ban? Star donates prize money: Sport reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/47/79/75/World-Cup-ban--Star-donates-prize-m-659415_small.jpg)
World Cup ban? Star donates prize money: Sport reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sparked widespread reaction in the sports world, with demands even for the country to be booted out of this year's World Cup.
![Russia face World Cup ban threat as sport turns yellow and blue for Ukraine](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/dc/36/ac/Russia-face-World-Cup-ban-threat-as-149851_small.jpg)
Russia face World Cup ban threat as sport turns yellow and blue for Ukraine
Russia faced calls to be banished from the 2022 World Cup on Sunday as Moscow edged towards becoming a sports pariah following its invasion of Ukraine.
![Ice day for a swim: Braving America's ice water 'Olympics'](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/c5/e8/cf/Ice-day-for-a-swim--Braving-America-091245_small.jpg)
Ice day for a swim: Braving America's ice water 'Olympics'
In Newport, Vermont, near the border with Canada, 76-year-old Ginny Peck gingerly steps into Lake Memphremagog. The temperature is just above zero and she's competing in America's ice swimming "Olympics."
![Liverpool win League Cup after Kepa's shoot-out miss](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/88/0e/0d/Liverpool-win-League-Cup-after-Kepa-940266_small.jpg)
Liverpool win League Cup after Kepa's shoot-out miss
Liverpool won the League Cup final in dramatic fashion as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the decisive penalty to give the Reds an 11-10 shoot-out victory after a pulsating 0-0 draw at Wembley on Sunday.
![Iraq says to host World Cup qualifier as FIFA lifts ban](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/10/58/b1/Iraq-says-to-host-World-Cup-qualifi-996646_small.jpg)
Iraq says to host World Cup qualifier as FIFA lifts ban
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates will play their 2022 World Cup qualifier in Baghdad after FIFA lifted its years-long ban on matches in the war-scarred country, Iraqi officials said Sunday.
![Russia's faithful conflicted over Ukraine war](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/5b/62/3e/Russia-s-faithful-conflicted-over-U-111011_small.jpg)
Russia's faithful conflicted over Ukraine war
They all came to light candles for peace but the faithful at a monastery near Moscow were divided on Sunday over whether President Vladimir Putin was right to wage war against Ukraine.
![G7 meeting to focus on Ukraine aid: World Bank](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/cc/38/db/G7-meeting-to-focus-on-Ukraine-aid--454491_small.jpg)
G7 meeting to focus on Ukraine aid: World Bank
Finance ministers of the Group of Seven most developed nations will meet Tuesday to discuss urgent aid for Ukraine, World Bank president David Malpass announced Sunday.
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'Uncharted' again finds its way atop N.America box office
Sony adventure film "Uncharted" rode the star power of Tom Holland to cling to the top spot in North American theaters this weekend, taking in an estimated $23.3 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported.
![Surreal, guilt-free party as Milan Fashion Week wraps up](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/12/51/87/Surreal--guilt-free-party-as-Milan--224685_small.jpg)
Surreal, guilt-free party as Milan Fashion Week wraps up
"Gilt without Guilt".
![Lahore trumps Multan to win elusive Pakistan Super League title](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/af/13/d9/Lahore-trumps-Multan-to-win-elusive-481281_small.jpg)
Lahore trumps Multan to win elusive Pakistan Super League title
Former Pakistan allrounder Mohammad Hafeez starred in Lahore Qalandars' 42-run triumph over Multan Sultans in the final to win a maiden Pakistan Super League title in Lahore on Sunday.
![Dortmund held at Augbsurg to leave Bayern eight points clear](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/af/09/0c/Dortmund-held-at-Augbsurg-to-leave--787448_small.jpg)
Dortmund held at Augbsurg to leave Bayern eight points clear
Second-placed Borussia Dortmund conceded a late equaliser as they were held 1-1 at Augsburg on Sunday to leave Bayern Munich eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
![Zverev makes Davis Cup U-turn following Acapulco disqualification](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/4a/f2/94/Zverev-makes-Davis-Cup-U-turn-follo-568606_small.jpg)
Zverev makes Davis Cup U-turn following Acapulco disqualification
Alexander Zverev has reversed his decision not to play in the Davis Cup with the world number three now set to feature for Germany against Brazil to redeem himself after his disqualification from Acapulco.
![Lowry double on debut as Irish crush depleted Italy in Six Nations](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/97/2b/64/Lowry-double-on-debut-as-Irish-crus-649638_small.jpg)
Lowry double on debut as Irish crush depleted Italy in Six Nations
Michael Lowry scored two tries on his Test debut as Ireland crushed Italy 57-6 in the Six Nations on Sunday as the visitors played with just 13 men for an hour.
![US slams Putin nuclear order, says Russian forces have problems](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/a2/bb/34/US-slams-Putin-nuclear-order--says--864491_small.jpg)
US slams Putin nuclear order, says Russian forces have problems
The United States condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear forces alert Sunday, and said his conventional ground forces were experiencing logistical problems in their invasion of Ukraine.
![Marseille into second despite late Troyes leveller](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/07/e3/1a/Marseille-into-second-despite-late--255255_small.jpg)
Marseille into second despite late Troyes leveller
Marseille moved back into second in Ligue 1 on Sunday, despite conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw at lowly Troyes.
![Sevilla capitalise on Bravo errors to defeat rivals Real Betis](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/0b/ba/3c/Sevilla-capitalise-on-Bravo-errors--139578_small.jpg)
Sevilla capitalise on Bravo errors to defeat rivals Real Betis
Sevilla won a feisty derby 2-1 against Real Betis on Sunday to reduce the gap to Real Madrid back to six points in La Liga, as two mistakes from Betis goalkeeper Claudio Bravo proved decisive at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
![Irish crush depleted Italy 57-6 in Six Nations](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/97/2b/64/Irish-crush-depleted-Italy-57-6-in--561553_small.jpg)
Irish crush depleted Italy 57-6 in Six Nations
Michael Lowry scored two tries on his Test debut as Ireland crushed Italy 57-6 in the Six Nations on Sunday as the visitors played with just 13 men for an hour.
![Taliban staging massive house-to-house sweep across Kabul](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/da/54/2a/Taliban-staging-massive-house-to-ho-342915_small.jpg)
Taliban staging massive house-to-house sweep across Kabul
The Taliban are conducting a massive security sweep of Kabul and other Afghan cities, their spokesman said Sunday, going house-to-house in search of weapons and criminals blamed for a recent spate of robberies and kidnappings.
![Iyer stars as India record 12th straight T20I win](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/f3/00/58/Iyer-stars-as-India-record-12th-str-849898_small.jpg)
Iyer stars as India record 12th straight T20I win
Shreyas Iyer hit an unbeaten 73 to lead India to a record-equalling 12th successive Twenty20 international victory as they whitewashed Sri Lanka in the three-match series on Sunday.
![Jakobsen confirms fastest man status with Belgium victory](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/c5/8d/95/Jakobsen-confirms-fastest-man-statu-118111_small.jpg)
Jakobsen confirms fastest man status with Belgium victory
Fabio Jakobsen confirmed his status as the fastest man in the peloton as he won a battle of elite sprinters in the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne semi-classic on Sunday.
![Jacobs wins 60 metres at Italian Indoor Championships](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/b1/71/29/Jacobs-wins-60-metres-at-Italian-In-501010_small.jpg)
Jacobs wins 60 metres at Italian Indoor Championships
Lamont Marcell Jacobs won the 60 metre sprint at the Italian Indoor Championships in Ancona on Sunday, his first race on home soil since claiming double gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
!['Glory to Ukraine': hundreds of thousands march against Russian invasion](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/f3/95/d7/-Glory-to-Ukraine---hundreds-of-tho-109189_small.jpg)
'Glory to Ukraine': hundreds of thousands march against Russian invasion
Dressed in the blue and yellow colours of the Ukraine flag and bearing posters crying "No World War 3", hundreds of thousands of people descended on the streets Sunday in solidarity with Ukraine as it battles the invading Russian army.
![Wembley turns yellow and blue for Ukraine at League Cup final](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/3f/06/41/Wembley-turns-yellow-and-blue-for-U-590554_small.jpg)
Wembley turns yellow and blue for Ukraine at League Cup final
Liverpool and Chelsea players stood in a show of support for war-torn Ukraine ahead of Sunday's League Cup final at Wembley.
![Genge says England unity key to resisting Wales pressure](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/88/0f/d1/Genge-says-England-unity-key-to-res-516638_small.jpg)
Genge says England unity key to resisting Wales pressure
Ellis Genge said increased off-field "togetherness" had helped England maintain their composure as they staved off a Wales fightback at Twickenham.
![Soucek strikes as West Ham boost Premier League top-four hopes](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/a0/b3/cd/Soucek-strikes-as-West-Ham-boost-Pr-958695_small.jpg)
Soucek strikes as West Ham boost Premier League top-four hopes
Tomas Soucek scored the only goal as West Ham beat Wolves 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday to lift themselves to within two points of fourth-placed Manchester United.
![Nations ban Russian planes from 'democratic skies'](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/72/e2/ed/Nations-ban-Russian-planes-from--de-544216_small.jpg)
Nations ban Russian planes from 'democratic skies'
Countries across Europe and beyond are banning Russian planes from transiting through their airspace in protest over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
![Puffy and fluffy, with shoulders: Five trends from Milan Fashion Week](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/62/24/8f/Puffy-and-fluffy--with-shoulders--F-754064_small.jpg)
Puffy and fluffy, with shoulders: Five trends from Milan Fashion Week
Milan Fashion Week wraps up Monday after six days of catwalk presentations showcasing the best of Fall/Winter 2022/2023, Italian-style.
![Pakistan lose Hasan, Ashraf ahead of first Australia Test](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/73/6b/08/Pakistan-lose-Hasan--Ashraf-ahead-o-791159_small.jpg)
Pakistan lose Hasan, Ashraf ahead of first Australia Test
Pakistan Sunday suffered a significant setback when pace bowler Hasan Ali and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf were ruled out of the first Test against Australia through injuries.
!['A new era': Germany rewrites its defence, foreign policies](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/9f/a5/c3/-A-new-era---Germany-rewrites-its-d-794294_small.jpg)
'A new era': Germany rewrites its defence, foreign policies
Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday announced a "historic" shift in Germany's foreign and defence policy, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine forces Europe's biggest economy to ditch decades of reluctance in raising its military profile.
![Taliban say no more evacuations until life improves for Afghans abroad](https://www.thenationaltimes.au/media/shared/articles/25/9c/74/Taliban-say-no-more-evacuations-unt-065573_small.jpg)
Taliban say no more evacuations until life improves for Afghans abroad
The Taliban will not allow any more Afghans to be evacuated until the situation improves abroad for those who have already left, their spokesman said Sunday.