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Top US court backs WhatsApp suit over Pegasus spyware
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by NSO Group to block a WhatsApp lawsuit accusing the Israeli tech firm of allowing mass cyberespionage of journalists and human rights activists.
Brazil sifts through wreckage of presidential palace, Congress
There was still a lingering smell of tear gas in the air.
Bills ace Hamlin discharged from Cincinnati hospital
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin was discharged from hospital in Cincinnati on Monday, just a week after suffering a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, medical staff confirmed.
Researchers dig up secrets of 'self-healing' Roman concrete
How have Rome's ancient aqueducts and architectural marvels such as the Pantheon, which features the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, endured the test of time?
Belgium agrees with France's Engie to extend nuclear reactors
Belgium has agreed a deal with French energy firm Engie on extending the life of two nuclear reactors for a decade, the two sides said on Monday.
France captain Lloris retires from international football
France captain Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 36, three weeks after his country lost the World Cup final on penalties to Argentina in Doha.
UK curbs energy bill support for businesses
Britain on Monday scaled back its energy bill support for businesses after warning that the current level of assistance was unsustainable for public finances.
Jury selection begins in Young Thug gang conspiracy trial
Jury selection got underway Monday in Atlanta in the sweeping US gang conspiracy trial of influential rapper Young Thug and several others, criminal proceedings that have rocked the music world in the southern city and beyond.
Cardinals fire head coach Kingsbury after Niners rout
The Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Kliff Kingsbury on Monday, a day after the team wrapped up a disappointing season with a drubbing against the San Francisco 49ers.
Weinstein sentencing in LA rape case postponed
A sentencing hearing for former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein over the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago was postponed on Monday.
Gareth Bale retires as one of Britain's greatest football exports
Gareth Bale retires from football with his place as one of Britain's greatest players secure after a spectacular career at home and abroad.
Brazil upheaval spark deja vu? It already happened in US
A charismatic right-wing leader refuses to concede an election, boycotts his successor’s inauguration, then sits back as supporters storm the seat of government. As in so many aspects of its politics, Brazil is following the US example down to a T.
Naseem takes five as Pakistan thump New Zealand in first ODI
Pakistan strolled to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international on Monday after fast bowler Naseem Shah took five wickets in Karachi.
Cycling star Cavendish tells court how intruder held knife to his face
Multiple-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish told a court on Monday how a mask-wearing intruder held a knife to his face during a robbery at his home.
$9 bn raised for Pakistan flood recovery
Pakistan received pledges of more than $9 billion on Monday to help the country recover from last year's catastrophic floods and improve its resilience to the ravages of climate change.
Gareth Bale calls time on glittering football career
Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 on Monday, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated careers in British football history.
UK unions left disappointed after pay talks with govt
UK trade unions branded talks Monday with the government to discuss pay rise demands across the public and private sector "disappointing", as workers prepare to stage the latest in months of damaging strikes.
Saudi Arabia lifts restriction on hajj pilgrim numbers
Saudi Arabia will not impose limits on the number of pilgrims for this year's hajj, a Saudi minister said Monday, after three years of restrictions to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
German police to evict anti-coal activists from Wednesday
German police said on Monday that they expected a "difficult" and "dangerous" task when they begin to remove thousands of anti-coal activists near an open cut mine in two days.
EU, UK discuss N. Ireland post-Brexit trading problems
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Monday met EU Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic to discuss problems in Northern Ireland surrounding post-Brexit trading arrangements.
World leaders condemn anti-government riots in Brazil
Condemnation poured in from around the world against mobs that smashed their way into Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace.
After Test struggles, South Africa pin hopes on new T20 league
Two days after the end of a humiliating Test tour of Australia by South Africa, a new Twenty20 league, the SA20, will be launched in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Big Tech sued by Seattle schools over mental health 'crisis'
The public school district in the US city of Seattle has filed a lawsuit against big tech companies for allegedly causing mental harm, depression and anxiety among students.
US agency fines ex-McDonald's CEO for defrauding investors
US authorities on Monday fined former McDonald's CEO Stephen Easterbrook and barred him from serving as a public company officer for five years after accusing him of defrauding investors in connection with his termination in 2019.
French FA boss Le Graet under fire for 'clumsy' Zidane comments
French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet came under fire on Monday as he was forced to apologise for what he dubbed as "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.
TikTok CEO to meet EU regulators in Brussels
TikTok's chief executive will hold talks with top EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday as the West steps up its scrutiny of the Chinese-owned social media giant.
Cycling star Cavendish had knife held to his throat, wife tells court
A masked intruder held a large knife to the throat of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and threatened to stab him during a robbery at his home, the British rider's wife told a court on Monday.
Weinstein faces sentencing in LA rape case
Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces up to 18 years in prison when he is sentenced Monday in Los Angeles for raping a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel a decade ago.
Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps
Brazilian security forces cleared protest camps Monday and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "acts of terrorism" after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power in the capital, in chaotic scenes that triggered global shock.
Gareth Bale announces retirement from football
Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 on Monday, bringing to an end one of the most decorated careers in British football history.
Greece seeks 'definitive return' of Parthenon Marbles
Greece insisted Monday that Britain return for good the Parthenon Marbles that have been in British possession for two centuries, adding negotiations about their fate were "not easy."
Coach Favre sacked by Ligue 1 side Nice
Lucien Favre has been "relieved of his duties" as coach of French Ligue 1 side Nice, a source close to the Ineos-owned club told AFP on Monday.