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France-Iraq World Cup game restarts after two-hour storm delay
The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday restarted after a severe weather alert led to the half-time interval lasting over two hours.
Shortages ease in Bolivia as protest roadblocks dismantled
Shortages began to ease in Bolivia on Monday as a state of emergency attempting to end weeks of anti-government protests reopened most roads to traffic.
World Cup exploits of Maradona and Messi have Argentina fans in raptures
Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by two vastly different characters -- Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
Messi sets World Cup scoring record as weather halts France clash
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather chaos temporarily halted France's bid to join the South Americans in the knockout rounds.
England 'can beat any opponent' at World Cup, says Rice
Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting the "benchmark" with a dominant opening victory over Croatia.
'Boston Tea Party' compensation claim to be displayed at UK exhibit
A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is among the highlights of a UK exhibition exploring the birth of the United States.
Alvarez says 'best for everyone' if he leaves Atletico
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature.
France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert
The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.
Romanian parliament rejects liberal PM-designate
Romania's parliament on Monday rejected liberal politician Adrian Vestea as prime minister-designate, a fresh political upset following months of turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine.
US temporarily suspends Iran oil sanctions, says nuclear inspectors to return
The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country.
Maduro ouster put Venezuela on 'the right path': interim leader
The US capture of Nicolas Maduro put Venezuela on "the right path," interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said Monday.
Missed penalty spurred 'very angry' Messi to World Cup history
Lionel Messi said he was "very angry" with himself for missing a penalty -- and channelled it into scoring twice to make World Cup history on Monday.
Shooting in Montreal, Canada leaves three dead including suspect
A midday shooting in Montreal killed three people on Monday, including a police officer, a civilian, and the alleged gunman, triggering rare alarm in the Canadian city.
Oil falls as US waives Iranian sanctions and Nasdaq tumbles
Crude prices fell Monday after the US said it is temporarily lifting sanctions on Iran to allow it to export oil, while the Nasdaq retreated on concerns after AI investments by SpaceX and other tech giants.
Balogun chases 'inevitable' Messi in wild Golden Boot race
United States striker Folarin Balogun has netted twice already this World Cup, and has set his sights on rivalling the elite group of "inevitable" goalscorers like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Defeated Colombian leftist calls for calm after post-vote violence
Colombia's defeated leftist presidential candidate on Monday called for calm and distanced himself from post-election violence following his hard-right rival's victory.
Belgium's Doku becomes father after World Cup controversy
Jeremy Doku has become a father, the Belgian football association announced Monday, days after the player's plans to leave the World Cup to be there for the birth sparked controversy.
Messi sets World Cup scoring record with 17th goal
Lionel Messi became the leading scorer in World Cup history when the Argentina captain netted against Austria on Monday to take his total to 17 goals.
Colombian leftist candidate calls for calm after post-vote violence
Colombia's defeated leftist presidential candidate on Monday called for calm and distanced himself from post-election violence following his hard-right rival's victory.
Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' with Downing Street in his sights
The man who appears destined to be Britain's next Labour prime minister received a hero's welcome in parliament on Monday, after incumbent Keir Starmer stood announced his resignation.
Britons cautiously optimistic after PM's resignation
Britons on Monday seemed to welcome the news that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was stepping down, but warned that many challenges lay ahead for his likely successor Andy Burnham.
Latest developments in Europe's heatwave
Here are the latest developments in Europe's heatwave.
Draper makes winning return at Eastbourne with Murray on his side
Britain's Jack Draper made an winning start to his comeback from injury in front of new coach Andy Murray at the Eastbourne Open on Monday.
IMF director says Iran war fallout creating 'difficult moment' for Africa
The International Monetary Fund's Africa director on Monday warned that the economic fallout of the Iran war was creating a "difficult moment" for the region, and that it would take months for Gulf energy production to ramp back up.
Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'
It is one of the most infamous moments in football history, and 40 years on Argentina fans are unapologetic about Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal, with one calling it "clever" and another saying winning was the only thing that mattered.
Hormuz: Traffic flows despite Iran's closure announcement
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday continued to flow at a faster pace than before the US-Iranian agreement on talks to end the Middle East war, according to tracking firms, despite Tehran's announcement of a renewed closure.
Wikipedia won't let AI edit articles, cofounder says
Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its platform, cofounder Jimmy Wales told AFP on Monday.
Clive Davis: the starmaker who shaped modern music
Clive Davis, the music mastermind who championed some of the globe's biggest names including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Santana, died Monday aged 94.
Uncapped Coles named in England's T20 squad to face India
England have named uncapped all-rounder James Coles in their squad for next month's T20 series against India.
Qatar gas plant blast kills 13, injures dozens
A huge blast at a Qatar gas hub killed 13 people and injured 66 others, the state's energy minister said on Monday, providing an update on one of the deadliest ever accidents at a Gulf energy facility.
Andy Burnham: 'King of the North' eyes Downing Street throne
Fresh from his UK by-election victory last week, veteran Labour politician Andy Burnham took another step Monday towards his long-held dream of moving into No. 10 Downing Street.
Oil falls as US waives Iranian crude sanctions
Crude prices fell Monday after the US said it is temporarily lifting sanctions on Iran to allow it to export oil and optimism on talks towards a final peace deal.