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NASA's Moon mission pushed back, again
NASA is now targeting September 27 as the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, the agency said in a blog post Monday.
Ex-Google CEO says Ukraine proves value of IT in war
Ukraine has been a very effective proving ground for the use of contemporary information technology in war, from satellite dishes to smartphone apps, Eric Schmidt, the former Google chief executive, said Monday.
Ukrainians urge US to ramp up support before winter
A group of Ukrainian civil society leaders on Monday called sweeping electricity cuts part of a Russian strategy and urged the United States to ramp up support to maximize recent gains before winter.
Biden evokes US Moon mission in renewed cancer fight
President Joe Biden on Monday invoked the national effort to land a man on the Moon 60 years ago in a speech touting his Cancer Moonshot initiative, which aims to slash cancer death rates across the United States by half.
Oregon blaze latest major wildfire to engulf US West
A massive wildfire burned out of control Monday in Oregon forcing residents to flee and threatening towns and thousands of homes, in the latest blaze to scorch the US West during a blistering summer.
Victim's family slam plea deal for ex-Chiefs assistant in drunk-driving crash
Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid pleaded guilty on Monday to felony driving while intoxicated and causing crash in 2021 that severely injured two children.
Royals stage vigil as mourners stream by queen's coffin
King Charles III and his siblings on Monday staged a vigil over the coffin of their mother, Queen Elizabeth II, as thousands of mourners in Edinburgh filed past to pay their final respects.
Uncrewed Blue Origin rocket crashes in setback for space tourism
An uncrewed Blue Origin rocket carrying research payloads crashed shortly after liftoff from Texas on Monday, but the capsule carrying experiments escaped and floated safely back to Earth.
Abraham fires Roma to win at Empoli
Tammy Abraham struck the decisive goal in Roma's 2-1 win at Empoli on Monday which put them a point behind a trio of sides leading the way in Serie A.
LAFC's Bale has MLS's top-selling jersey
Less than three months into his Major League Soccer tenure Wales captain Gareth Bale's Los Angeles FC jersey is the top-seller on MLSstore.com, the league said Monday.
Uncrewed Blue Origin rocket crashes, capsule recovered
An uncrewed Blue Origin rocket carrying research payloads crashed shortly after liftoff on Monday, but the capsule carrying experiments escaped and floated safely back to Earth, Jeff Bezos' space company said.
Conte's Tottenham 'clear favourites' says Sporting coach
Antonio Conte's Tottenham are "clear favourites" in this week's Champions League Group D match, Sporting coach Ruben Amorim said on Monday on the eve of their game in Portugal.
Cuba factory that rolled Castro's cigars still strives for 'the perfect puff'
Seated before a machine that checks cigar quality, Orquidea Gonzalez says she is proud to carry on the craft's tradition and contribute to an export industry that has grown during the pandemic.
Chazelle exposes 1920s Hollywood hedonism with 'Babylon'
"La La Land" director Damien Chazelle on Monday gave the Toronto film festival a brief first look at "Babylon," his eagerly awaited ode to the drug-fueled and hedonistic excesses of Hollywood in the 1920s.
King Charles III leads queen's coffin procession in Scotland
King Charles III led his three siblings during a sombre procession of Queen Elizabeth II's body through Edinburgh on Monday before the public got their first chance to file past the late monarch's coffin.
Webb telescope captures 'breathtaking' images of Orion Nebula
The wall of dense gas and dust resembles a massive winged creature, its glowing maw lit by a bright star as it soars through cosmic filaments.
Paddington tributes to queen prove too much to 'bear'
To bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, Sarah Fowles came to Buckingham Palace with not just flowers but a teddy bear too: Paddington in his red hat and his blue duffel coat.
'No words' to describe Alcaraz achievements, says Spain's Davis Cup captain
Spain's Davis Cup captain Sergi Bruguera has said there are "no words" that can sufficiently describe the scale of Carlos Alcaraz's achievements, as the teenage sensation prepares for this week's group phase.
Former world number one Halep to rest after nose surgery
Former world number one Simona Halep said Monday she would need a few weeks of rest after undergoing nose surgery.
South Africa coach Boucher to quit after T20 World Cup
South African head coach Mark Boucher will quit his job after the T20 World Cup in October and November, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday.
Top US diplomat in Mexico for economic talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other top US officials visited Mexico on Monday for high-level economic talks, with President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador striking a conciliatory tone despite trade tensions.
'Tears in our eyes': Ukrainians rejoice in liberated Izyum
In the Ukrainian city of Izyum, the country's blue and yellow flag has just been raised again over the charred city hall, months after Russian tanks barrelled in.
Potter impressed by Boehly's vision for Chelsea
New Chelsea manager Graham Potter said he is impressed by chairman Todd Boehly's vision for the club despite criticism of the American's first few months in charge.
'We are erased': Afghan women demand action at UN
Afghan women made an impassioned plea at the UN Monday for solid international action to address the "gender apartheid" in their country since the Taliban swept to power last year.
Queen's death spells awkward return for Prince Andrew
Disgraced Prince Andrew is making what is expected to be a brief return to the public eye to mourn his mother Queen Elizabeth II, serving as an unwelcome distraction for the grieving royal family.
England potential excites skipper Stokes after South Africa series win
Ben Stokes said on Monday it was "scary" to think of what England might achieve after rounding off a succesful first-season as captain with a dominant display against South Africa.
Booming gun ownership triggers fears for Brazil vote
Wearing a black T-shirt stamped with the word "Bolsonaro" and a skull, Brazilian ex-cop Elitusalem Gomes Freitas takes aim with his .40-caliber rifle and fires, savoring the smell of gunpowder as he nails his target.
Premier League postpones Chelsea-Liverpool, Man Utd-Leeds due to police shortage
Liverpool's visit to Chelsea and Manchester United's clash with Leeds on Sunday have been postponed due to policing pressures ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the Premier League announced on Monday.
'Squid Game' competes for Emmys history
South Korea's "Squid Game" is bidding to make Emmys history Monday by becoming the first foreign-language television show to win top honors for best drama.
Germany 'regrets' Iran failure to agree to nuclear deal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Monday ruled out the revival of a nuclear deal with Iran "in the near future", as Israel pushed for a "credible military threat" to pressure Tehran.
Photographer William Klein dies aged 96
American photographer William Klein, who made his mark with imagery of fashion and urban life, died in Paris on Saturday aged 96, his son Pierre Klein said in a statement Monday.
EU watchdog approves vaccine targeting Omicron sub-variants
The EU's medicines watchdog on Monday approved a vaccine specifically targeting the new and contagious types of the Omicron variant amid fears of a new wave of Covid-19 winter infections.