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Paqueta 'suffering' over betting allegations says new Hammers boss Lopetegui
Lucas Paqueta is "suffering a lot" after being charged by the Football Association over alleged betting breaches, according to newly-appointed West Ham manger Julen Lopetegui.
Under-fire Dutch not hitting panic button, says Koeman
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman on Monday ruled out making wholesale changes for Tuesday's last 16 match with Romania in Munich.
Bellingham's celebration gesture to be investigated by UEFA
UEFA opened a disciplinary investigation on Monday into a gesture made by Jude Bellingham after he scored a stunning overhead kick to keep England in Euro 2024.
Global stocks rally, euro climbs tracking French election
The euro and global equity markets rose Monday amid signs France's far right would not win enough seats for an overall majority in legislative elections.
No 'cold sweats' before Spain Euros showdown, says Germany's Raum
Euro 2024 hosts Germany are not feeling the heat ahead of Friday's blockbuster quarter-final with Spain in Stuttgart, defender David Raum said on Monday.
'Heartbroken' Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon
Australian Open champion and world number three Aryna Sabalenka said on Monday she was "heartbroken" to have withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury.
Pickford grateful to 'golden boy' Bellingham for sparing England's Euros blushes
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford thanked "two superstars" in Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane for saving the Three Lions from a humiliating Euro 2024 last 16 exit to Slovakia.
Austrian Grand Prix - three things we learned
George Russell may have landed the victory at the Austrian Grand Prix but it was the way Lando Norris exposed Max Verstappen’s vulnerability that gave belief and hope to all the leading contenders ahead of the upcoming high-speed British Grand Prix.
Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence as Murray wants 'closure'
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or not to call a halt to his All England Club singles career.
European sprint champion Asher-Smith 'so happy' as she bids for Olympic gold
European 100 metres champion Dina Asher-Smith believes she is well-placed to "create history" as she bids to become the first British woman to win an Olympic sprint gold medal at the upcoming Paris Games.
Anderson set to mentor England's quicks after Test exit
England great James Anderson will join the team's backroom staff as a fast-bowling mentor when he retires from Test cricket following next week's series opener against the West Indies at Lord's.
France's Macron bids to prevent far-right takeover
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday battling to prevent the far right from taking an absolute majority and control of government in a historic first after his gamble on early elections backfired.
Hope for Mekong dolphins as Cambodia numbers increase: minister
The number of Mekong dolphins has risen to more than 100 in Cambodia, the agriculture minister said Monday, raising a glimmer of hope for the endangered mammals.
Paris stocks rally, euro climbs tracking French election
The euro rose and the Paris stock market rallied Monday on signs France's far-right would not win enough seats for an overall majority in legislative elections.
France's far-right vote in figures
The far-right National Rally (RN) made historic gains in the first round of France's two-stage parliamentary election this weekend.
France detains two filmmakers over sexual abuse allegations
French authorities Monday detained leading arthouse film directors Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon for questioning over accusations of sexual abuse, as a renewed #MeToo reckoning rocks France's film industry.
Israel strikes Gaza as militants claim rocket barrage
Israeli forces struck southern Gaza's main city Monday after a rocket barrage claimed by militant group Islamic Jihad, and as shelling and fighting raged on across the besieged Palestinian territory.
Meta risks fines over 'pay for privacy' model breaking EU rules
The EU accused Facebook owner Meta on Monday of breaching the bloc's digital rules, paving the way for potential fines worth billions of euros.
Williams takes spotlight as Spain power through to Euros quarters
Thanks to his tender age and illustrious club, Spain and Barcelona's teenage winger Lamine Yamal has caught the eye at Euro 2024 but on the opposite flank, Nico Williams is proving every bit as devastating.
Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence as Murray faces 'closure'
Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or not to call a halt to his All England Club singles career.
Macron aims to thwart French far right in election runoff
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday beginning a week of intense campaigning ahead of the second round of legislative elections to prevent the far right from taking an absolute majority and control of government in a historic first.
Air France says Olympic Games has cut summer traffic to Paris
Air France-KLM warned Monday that the Olympic Games would lead to a drop in revenues of up to 180 million euros ($193 million), due to a decline in travel to Paris over the summer.
China badminton player, 17, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court
An "outstanding" 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court during a tournament in Indonesia, officials said on Monday.
Albania's Kadare, whose novels defied dictatorship, dies aged 88
Acclaimed Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare -- an eternal bridesmaid for a Nobel literature prize -- died Monday of a heart attack aged 88, his editor and a Tirana hospital told AFP.
Ismail Kadare: A bright light in Albania's darkest days
Novelist Ismail Kadare -- who has died aged 88 -- used his pen as a stealth weapon to survive Albania's paranoid communist dictator Enver Hoxha.
Euro, Paris stocks rise as French vote eases fears over far right
The euro rose and Paris equities surged Monday on signs France's far-right would not win enough seats for an overall majority in legislative elections.
All Black Taylor predicts 'bloody tough' opening Test against England
New Zealand are expecting a 'bloody tough' opening Test against England, veteran hooker Codie Taylor said Monday, as the All Blacks begin a new era under Scott Robertson.
Making Olympic timekeepers' bells: a labour of love
The air is stifling hot, with a heavy, metallic smell that sticks in the throat and stings the eyes.
Tree-less canopy walkway shines spotlight on Hungary graft
It should have been a forest canopy walkway -- but instead it is a bridge above an expanse of saplings and open fields.
Boeing says to buy subcontractor Spirit for $4.7 billion
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Monday it had reached a "definitive deal" to buy its subcontractor Spirit, which has faced scrutiny over production quality control in recent months.
Biles books Paris Olympics spot with emphatic US trials all-around win
Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles is headed to the Paris Games after a resounding all-around victory at the US gymnastics trials on Sunday.
Veteran Wallaby Beale out of Wales Tests with serious injury
Australian back Kurtley Beale was ruled out of the Test series against Wales on Monday with a ruptured Achilles that needs surgery, in a massive blow to the returning playmaker.