Ohtani denies betting on baseball, 'saddened, shocked' by scandal
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said Monday he had never bet on baseball or other sports, declaring himself "saddened and shocked" at allegations his interpreter stole millions of dollars from him to pay off gambling debts.
Read moreGeopolitical tensions boost oil prices on mixed day for global equities
Global stocks were mixed Monday, while oil prices advanced as escalations between Moscow and Ukraine raised questions over Russian oil production.
Read moreGarcia upsets Gauff to reach Miami Open quarters
France's Caroline Garcia upset world number three Coco Gauff beating the American 6-3 1-6 6-2 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.
Read moreFacing investigations, Bolsonaro spent 2 nights at Hungarian embassy
Jair Bolsonaro was recently "hosted for two days" at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, lawyers for the former Brazilian president said Monday, denying he had been hiding there to evade the law.
Read moreWhat will change with Bassirou Diomaye Faye at Senegal helm?
At the age of 44, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is to become Senegal's fifth and also youngest president after the opposition candidate's main rival Amadou Ba conceded defeat after Sunday's first round vote.
Read moreDeutsche Bahn and train drivers reach deal in wage dispute
Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail operator and the GDL train drivers' union have reached a deal in a wage dispute that has caused months of crippling strikes in the country, the union said on Monday.
Read moreNottingham Forest lodge appeal against points deduction
Nottingham Forest lodged an appeal Monday against the four-point deduction imposed upon them for a breach of Premier League financial rules.
Read moreEngland centurion Care retires from Test rugby
Scrum-half Danny Care said on Tuesday playing for England "meant an awful lot" to him after announcing his retirement from Test rugby.
Read moreSmiling through tears: Hostage families lead Jerusalem Purim parade
It was meant to be a day of revelry and high jinks for Jews, but Jerusalem's Purim parade Monday struck a more sombre note, with some relatives of hostages held in Gaza even trying to stop it.
Read moreVenezuela's Maduro files election candidacy, opposition blocked
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday officially registered his candidacy in July elections, while the opposition remained blocked from signing up its aspirant with just hours until the clock runs out.
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