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Chelsea set to sign Atletico's Joao Felix: reports
Chelsea are set to sign Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix in a deal which could see Blues midfielder Conor Gallagher move to the Spanish club.
Trump shares doctored images showing Taylor Swift support
Donald Trump has shared doctored images on social media showing Taylor Swift and her fans support his presidential campaign, in an apparent effort to tap into the pop singer's mega star power in the US election.
Van Aert holds off Groves to claim Vuelta stage three win
Wout van Aert held off Kaden Groves to claim Vuelta a Espana stage three victory on Monday in another bunch sprint finish.
UK tech tycoon among missing after superyacht sinks off Sicily
UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch was among six people lost at sea Monday after a superyacht sank off the Italian island of Sicily during a sudden storm.
Zelensky hails Kursk success as Russia rules out talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday hailed his forces' success in their surprise offensive into Russia's territory, an advance that triggered the Kremlin to rule out entering peace talks with Kyiv.
Thierry Henry leaves coaching role with France youth side
Thierry Henry has decided to step down from his role as coach of the France under-21 football team after guiding the side to a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced Monday.
Palestinian militants claim Tel Aviv bombing, threaten more attacks
Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on.
Markets up as traders prepare for Powell speech
Stock markets mostly climbed Monday following last week's strong performance, with gold prices soaring ahead of a meeting of central bankers that could give fresh signals about the US interest-rate outlook.
Lawrence, Potts drafted in for England's first Test against Sri Lanka
Dan Lawrence will open the batting for England in the first Test of a three-match series against Sri Lanka, while Matthew Potts has been drafted in to compensate for the loss of captain Ben Stokes to injury.
Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine, Poland this week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine on Friday, officials said, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia.
Triple Olympic medallist Richardson switches allegiance from Australia to GB
Matt Richardson is to join the British cycling team just weeks after winning three Olympic medals for Australia.
UK support of Ukraine 'unwavering' amid Kursk offensive: spokeswoman
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment to Ukraine "remains absolutely resolute", his spokesperson said Monday, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that UK support "has slowed down recently".
Russia rules out peace talks as Zelensky says Kursk campaign a success
The Kremlin on Monday ruled out entering peace talks with Ukraine over Kyiv's surprise offensive into Russian territory, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said was meeting its goals.
One dead, six missing after storm sinks superyacht off Sicily
Divers searched off the Italian island of Sicily Monday for six people missing after a superyacht sank during a sudden storm, killing at least one person, officials said.
France pays tribute to screen legend Alain Delon
France on Monday paid homage to film legend Alain Delon following his death at 88, with tributes pouring in for the actor who became one of his country's biggest stars, but was also shadowed by controversy.
Protests widen over Indian doctor's rape and murder
Thousands of outraged Indian protesters, including arch-rival football fans and lawyers, called for justice Monday after the rape and murder of a doctor as widespread strikes by healthcare workers entered a second week.
Markets split as traders prepare for Powell speech
Stock markets diverged Monday following last week's strong performance, as traders await a meeting of central bankers that could give fresh signals about the US interest-rate outlook.
Kenya govt plans to reinstate some taxes to raise $1.2 bn
The Kenyan government plans to raise about $1.2 billion by reinstating some unpopular taxes contained in a finance bill that was scrapped in the face of deadly street protests, a government minister said.
Back to class after Bangladesh's student-led revolution
After weeks of deadly student-led protests in Bangladesh toppled the autocratic premier, among the first things children at a school in the capital Dhaka did when they returned to class was honour their slain friend.
New era for Bangladesh and Pakistan ahead of first Test
Bangladesh begin a two-Test series in Pakistan this week with their preparations severely hampered by the political turmoil that has wracked the country.
Markets mixed as traders prepare for Powell speech
Equities were mixed Monday following last week's strong performance, with traders focused on a closely followed meeting of central bank chiefs where the Federal Reserve's Jerome Powell is due to deliver a key speech.
Alain Delon: a 'god' in Japan
French movie star Alain Delon, who died Sunday aged 88, said that in Japan he was like a deity. It wasn't an exaggeration, local fans told AFP on Monday.
Protests over Indian doctor's rape and murder unite rival soccer fans
Thousands of outraged Indian protesters, including arch-rival football fans, called for justice on Monday after the rape and murder of a doctor as widespread strikes by healthcare workers entered a second week.
Blinken meets Israeli leaders at 'decisive moment' for Gaza talks
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday urged Israel and Hamas not to derail negotiations that he said may be a "last opportunity" to secure a Gaza truce and hostage release deal.
Russia bans Clooney Foundation
Russia's prosecutor general on Monday said it had banned a foundation started by US film star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal.
Indian PM Modi to visit Ukraine: foreign ministry
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ukraine, the foreign ministry said Monday, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia.
Chinese, Philippine ships collide near hotspot South China Sea reef
Philippine ships sustained serious damage Monday in pre-dawn collisions with Chinese vessels near a disputed reef, Manila's coast guard said, as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims in the South China Sea.
Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet convention farewell
US President Joe Biden will give a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for November's election.
New Zealand population growth stalls as Kiwis flee the nest
New Zealand's population growth has come to a near halt, official statistics showed Monday, as tens of thousands of people exit a spluttering economy for pastures new.
Japan war shrine vandalised again with graffiti
A Tokyo shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism reported on Monday a second case of graffiti in three months.
UN warns of 'unacceptable' level of violence against aid workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
Filipino mother's search for missing son in the spotlight
For 17 years, Edita Burgos has looked inside body bags, visited military camps, led street protests, and filed court cases in a desperate search for her missing son Jonas.