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Billionaire Ratcliffe mulls Man Utd minority stake: reports
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe is considering changing his bid and offering to buy a minority stake in Manchester United, according to reports on Monday.
Chelsea finally on target to down Fulham
Goal-shy Chelsea finally found their cutting edge on Monday, striking twice in 82 seconds to beat Fulham 2-0 and earn just their second Premier League win of the season.
LeBron dedicating 21st NBA season to son
LeBron James said Monday he will dedicate his 21st season in the NBA to his eldest son Bronny, who continues to make a successful recovery from a cardiac arrest.
Death toll from Mexico church roof collapse rises to 11
The death toll from a roof collapse at a church in northeastern Mexico rose to 11 on Monday, with dozens more injured, as a shocked community mourned victims of the disaster.
Giannis wants to 'expedite' Lillard chemistry with Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to focus on film study with new superstar teammate Damian Lillard so they will have chemistry before ever taking the court together for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Apple working on fix for iPhone 15 models running hot
Apple on Monday said it is working to fix a "bug" it said was among reasons some newly released iPhone 15 smartphones are heating up.
Green issues dominate Paris fashion for LV, Stella McCartney
Environmental activists tried to disrupt Louis Vuitton's event at Paris Fashion Week on Monday, while Britain's Stella McCartney made green technologies central to her own show as climate issues increasingly dominate the industry.
UN approves Haiti force after year of pleas
The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to Haiti, a year after the violence-ravaged Caribbean nation's leaders first pleaded for an international force.
Trump fraud trial opens in New York, threatening business empire
A combative Donald Trump lashed out at the judge and attorney general on Monday on the first day of a trial for civil fraud that could see the former president barred from doing business in New York state.
Embiid weighing Olympic options, says decision likely soon
Joel Embiid said Monday he expects to make a decision over his international future "in the next few days" as he eyes playing at next year's Paris Olympics.
Ukraine tensions, budget infighting: another testy week in Washington
Washington lawmakers' last-minute dodge to avoid a government shutdown over the weekend will keep the lights on for another few weeks -- but the deal leaves significant questions unanswered, including whether the United States will continue sending aid to Ukraine and whether House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will keep his job.
England, New Zealand warm-up for World Cup opener with rain-hit wins
England and New Zealand clinched rain-hit victories on Monday in their final World Cup warm-up matches before they clash on Thursday in the tournament opener.
Spain nightclub ravaged by fire ignored closure order
A Spanish nightclub ravaged by a weekend fire that killed 13 people had ignored a closure order in 2022, officials said Monday as investigators probed the cause of the tragedy.
Gunfire around Karabakh persists between Armenian, Azerbaijani forces
Moscow said Russian and Azerbaijani forces on Monday came under sniper fire in Nagorno-Karabakh, days after Baku secured the surrender of Armenian separatists in an offensive to regain control of the mountainous territory.
Tory activists still harbour hopes as UK election looms
Britain's grassroots Conservatives braving national railway strikes and the Manchester rain to attend their party's annual conference appeared pragmatic Monday about the electoral realities they face.
Wembanyama bulks up ahead of NBA debut season
French prodigy Victor Wembanyama said Monday he has bulked up significantly as he prepares for the physically demanding rigors of his debut NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.
Ghostly capital of Karabakh lies abandoned
Intact but abandoned, the capital of the breakaway territory of Nagorno-Karabakh lies eerily silent after the hasty departure of tens of thousands of residents.
It's good to talk -- Joseph's evolution sparked Japan's transformation
Head coach Jamie Joseph's evolution in delegating and becoming a better communicator is a major reason why the Japanese are a win away from reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, forwards coach Shin Hasegawa said on Monday.
Liverpool ask for VAR audio after disallowed goal
Liverpool have reportedly asked for audio of communication between match officials during Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Tottenham after they failed to overturn an incorrect decision to disallow a Luis Diaz goal.
Nobel-winning mRNA pioneer Weissman now wants to defeat Covid forever
From developing a one-and-done coronavirus shot to overcoming misinformation and global vaccine inequity, Nobel prize winner Drew Weissman says that at 64, he's only "speeding up."
Microsoft CEO hits out at 'dominant' Google in US trial
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told a US court on Monday that Google's dominance of the search engine market made it very hard for rivals to emerge, hitting out sharply at the business practices of his company's archrival.
WHO recommends second malaria vaccine for children
The UN's health agency on Monday recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, which could save hundreds of thousands of lives by plugging a huge supply and demand gap.
DR Congo Nobel Prize winner Denis Mukwege unveils presidential bid
DR Congo's Denis Mukwege, a surgical gynaecologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced on Monday that he will stand for president in elections planned for December.
Drew Weissman, Nobel-winning mRNA pioneer
Drew Weissman's decades of research into mRNA technology paved the way for Covid-19 vaccines, finally earning a Nobel prize for the physician-scientist.
Thousands flee southern Sudan town as war spreads: witnesses
Sudan's months-long war has spread to a town in the country' south, forcing thousands to flee, residents said Monday after attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces battling the army.
Stocks broadly lower as rate worries return to fore
Stocks fell across the board in Europe on Monday while Wall Street saw a mixed opening despite relief a US government shutdown had been averted, with investors focusing again on the risks of high interest rates to economic growth.
Crisis-struck German maker of Playmobil toys cuts jobs
The crisis-hit German toy company behind Playmobil, the small plastic figures loved by children the world over, said on Monday that it was cutting 17 percent of its workforce.
DR Congo Nobel Prize winner Denis Mukwege declares presidential bid
DR Congo's Denis Mukwege, a surgical gynaecologist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, announced on Monday that he would run for president in elections planned for December.
UN to vote on Haiti force after year of pleas
A year after violence-ravaged Haiti's leaders first pleaded for an international force, the United Nations Security Council is set to vote Monday on a Kenyan-led mission aiming to bring stability to the Caribbean nation.
Barca teen Yamal extends contract until 2026
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal has extended his contract with the Spanish giants until 2026, the club announced on Monday.
Dr Mukwege: from Congo's Nobel winner to presidential hopeful
Congolese surgical gynaecologist Denis Mukwege, who won the Nobel prize for his work with rape victims, is renowned at home for his boundless energy and biting criticism of the central African country's government.
UK finance minister announces boost for lowest earners
The UK minimum wage will go up next year, finance minister Jeremy Hunt said Monday, as the ruling Conservative party positions itself to battle an expected general election.