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Perez, Fiorini set world records in winning Euro race walk golds

UK-based Afghan writer pleads for country's 'abandoned' women

Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah

Werro edges Hodgkinson in boost for world record-seeking 800m rivalry

World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for Paris Saint-Germain

Mehidy claims Smith as Bangladesh sense historic upset in Australia

Disney reveals 'X-Men' cast, slate of sequels at D23 fan event

Indonesia rescuers search for survivors as quake death toll rises to 38

Star Cameroon goalkeeper Bihina faces Malawi's prolific Chawinga sisters in WAFCON final

Japan coach Jones says team should not get despondent after heavy loss

Mehidy claims Smith to keep Bangladesh on top in Australia Test

Flags, music as Taliban authorities mark five years ruling Afghanistan

Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory

'Like we were on a trampoline': Indonesia quake kills 20, thousands flee

Irish believe in themselves despite mixed results, says Doris

The Irish players still "have a lot of belief" in themselves and their ability to regain the Six Nations title despite mixed results last year, captain Caelan Doris said on Monday.

Gunmen kill 11 in attack at Mexican football match

Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a match in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring a dozen more in a region plagued by violence blamed on organized crime, local authorities said.

Townsend bullish on Scotland's Six Nations prospects

Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six Nations this season.

Trump sends top official to Minneapolis after killing sparks backlash

US President Donald Trump announced Monday he is sending a top official to Minnesota as outrage grew over his administration's militarized immigration raids and the shooting dead of a second protester in Minneapolis.

EU says WhatsApp to face stricter content rules

WhatsApp is set to face greater EU scrutiny after the European Commission on Monday added the platform to its list of digital firms big enough to face stricter content rules.

White Winter Olympics beckons as snow falls in Italian Alps

Snow has fallen in the Italian Alps just in time for the start of the Winter Olympics, dispelling fears of artificially-covered tracks winding through lush green mountainsides.

England must set new standards to win Six Nations, says George

England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie George, after an 11-game winning run.

Gold hits records as US policy rattles investors

Investors nervous about geopolitics, tariff threats and domestic US budgetary issues flocked to buy gold Monday, pushing the safe-haven precious metal well into record territory.

Aussie-born Staniforth was on France radar for years, says Galthie

Australia under-20 international forward Tom Staniforth was on France's radar three years ago, head coach Fabien Galthie revealed on Monday.

Ryanair's quarterly net profit slides on Italy fine

Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday announced an 80 percent drop in net profit for its third quarter, impacted by a hefty fine from Italy's competition authority.

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