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'How is it possible?': Students protest Indonesian haze

North Korea's Kim calls for training world's 'strongest' military

Israel launches major West Bank operation after soldiers killed

Brewers edge Rays to capture World Series opener

Typhoon Champi knocks out power to thousands in Taiwan

France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests

As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly

Tatum delivers as Celtics down winless Knicks

Oscar hopeful 'La Bola Negra' offers lessons about communicating, directors say

Romantasy fans ready for sleepless night as 'Court of Thorns and Roses' returns

Trapped: Soaring fuel costs hurt Maine lobster industry before midterms

De Goede hat-trick as Canada defeat England again

Marc Marquez beats brother Alex to Australian MotoGP pole

Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA, but warns: be discreet

Cat crate hid parts of bomb that killed Russian hardliner's daughter: report

Ukraine's spy service orchestrated the assassination of the daughter of a leading Kremlin hardliner last year using bomb parts smuggled inside a cat carrier, The Washington Post reported on Monday.

Thomas expects two-year INEOS deal to be his last

Geraint Thomas has signed a new two-year contract with INEOS Grenadiers that the 2018 Tour de France winner expects to be his last as a professional cyclist.

DAZN keeps Serie A TV rights in 4.5 billion-euro deal

DAZN will continue to show Serie A matches in Italy after the league voted on Monday for the streaming television platform to be its principle domestic broadcaster until 2029 as part of a deal worth at least 4.5 billion euros ($4.8 billion).

Bangladesh's Shakib 'still harbours' World Cup semi-final dream

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said the Tigers "still harbour the dream" of a World Cup semi-final as they prepare to face in-form South Africa.

India's Kuldeep finds Warne inspiration at World Cup

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said Monday that the late Shane Warne has been a big influence on his career and he still watches videos of the spin legend for inspiration.

Three talking points from the United States Grand Prix

Max Verstappen secured his 50th career victory at the United States Grand Prix but only after a battling drive to survive at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas.

Israel aims to crush Hamas but vague on Gaza's post-war future

Israel is determined to crush Hamas but has said little about what would replace its rule in Gaza after the war, with observers expecting Washington will play a decisive role.

'Bring the joy back': Oberdorf hits out at Germany coach Voss-Tecklenburg

Star Germany women's team midfielder Lena Oberdorf has criticised absent manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, saying on Monday she had "question marks" about the coach.

African players in Europe: Salah muted despite derby double

There were muted celebrations from Mohamed Salah after his two goals gave Liverpool a 2-0 Merseyside derby victory over Everton in the Premier League at the weekend.