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Amorim ignores Premier League table on his Man Utd anniversary

Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80

Chelsea sink Burnley to close gap on leaders Arsenal

Climate activists dye Venice's Grand Canal green

France's Rassat claims Gurgl slalom for first World Cup victory

Bolsonaro detained: the fall of Brazil's polarizing firebrand

Brazil court takes ex-president Bolsonaro into custody over flight risk

G20 threatened by geopolitical fractures, leaders warn

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Ukraine, US to start talks in Switzerland on Trump's plan to end war

Gunmen seize 315 in latest Nigerian mass school kidnapping

Smith warns 'outstanding' Australia on a high after stunning win

SpaceX launches Starship test flight

SpaceX's massive Starship rocket soared into its latest test flight Monday, as the US company vies to defy critics who say its technology might not be on track to deliver NASA's lunar projects and fulfill Elon Musk's Mars ambitions.

NFL suspends Lions safety Branch for post-game scuffle

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was suspended for one game by the NFL on Monday for striking Kansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster to start a post-game scuffle on Sunday.

Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualification

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup.

France held in Iceland as Germany and Belgium close on 2026 World Cup

Injury-hit France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year's finals.

Madagascar's cornered president ignores calls to resign

Madagascar's embattled President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was sheltering in a "safe place" following an attempt on his life, ignoring calls to resign after spiralling unrest that has forced him into hiding.

MLB Padres manager Shildt retires over job's 'severe toll'

Mike Shildt announced his retirement as manager of Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres on Monday, a shock decision after guiding the club to consecutive playoff appearances.

NFL Titans fire Callahan as coach after 1-5 start

Brian Callahan was fired as head coach of the NFL Tennessee Titans on Monday after a 1-5 start to the season, the team announced.

Mateta off mark but France held by Iceland in World Cup qualifying

Jean-Philippe Mateta scored his first goal for France but Les Bleus were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Monday.

Wall Street stocks bounce after Trump-fueled slide

Wall Street stocks rebounded Monday from steep pre-weekend falls as US President Donald Trump softened his posture on China following earlier threats of large tariffs.