US races to reopen Venezuela port for aid after twin quakes
The US military on Monday raced to reopen a major port in Venezuela to ease access to aid for the victims of twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 people and left tens of thousands missing.
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Ex-NBA stars Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in betting case
Former NBA stars Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal gambling charges linked to alleged performance fixing, US prosecutors said on Monday.
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Paris funeral homes overwhelmed after record heatwave
France on Monday counted its heat-related deaths, as a funeral business representative said Paris morgues have been overwhelmed by a spike in fatalities during a record-breaking heatwave.
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EU, China bet on talks to avoid trade war
Europe and China vowed on Monday to tackle their trade frictions through dialogue despite the EU warning the status quo was not an option, following all-day talks between their top trade officials.
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France wary of Sweden side with 'nothing to lose' at World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team to be wary of a Sweden side with "nothing to lose" when the nations meet in the last 32 of the World Cup on Tuesday.
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Pyjamas and bets: Brazil YouTube channel reshapes World Cup viewing
The hosts wear pajamas for night games and jokes fly -- but discomfort is growing over the pushing of bets on a YouTube channel that has reshaped how Brazilians are watching the World Cup.
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Bloodied but unbowed: Sinner avoids shock exit at start of Wimbledon title defence
Jannik Sinner survived a major scare and an injury alarm to start his Wimbledon title defence with a five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic, while Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka prepared to follow the Italian on to Centre Court on Monday.
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Queueing, strawberries and all white: it must be Wimbledon
Queueing for hours to drink Pimm's while watching tennis players dressed in pristine white: Wimbledon -- with its distinct traditions -- got underway Monday.
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Top US court upholds $5mn Trump sex assault judgment
The US Supreme Court rejected on Monday Donald Trump's effort to overturn a jury judgment that he sexually assaulted and defamed E Jean Carroll and must pay her $5 million.
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Stokes backs Brook '100 percent' to succeed him as England Test captain
Ben Stokes backed Harry Brook to succeed him as England's Test captain after bowing out of international cricket, saying the gifted batsman had his "100 percent support".
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