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No end to war in sight as Iran and US reject talks terms
Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran's terms for starting negotiations to halt the Middle East war.
England women's great Mead to leave Arsenal at the end of the season
England forward Beth Mead will leave Arsenal when her contract expires at the end of the season, it was announced Monday.
NATO 'could never be more important than today': Canada FM
The "resilient" NATO alliance can weather criticism from US President Donald Trump and remains crucial to underpinning Western security in the face of Russia, Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand said Monday.
Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision
The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation.
Oil rises, stocks mixed on US-Iran deadlock
Global stock markets diverged while oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.
Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official says
Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a looming humanitarian crisis told AFP on Monday.
Beatles to open first London museum on site of last gig
The Beatles' first official London museum is set to open next year in the Mayfair building where the band recorded its final album and played its last gig, Paul McCartney announced Monday.
Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know 'job is not yet done'
Myles Lewis-Skelly is adamant Arsenal know better than anyone what they must do to secure the club's first Premier League title in more than 20 years.
Boycotting Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision
The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation.
Every goalie 'illegally blocked' says West Ham's Hermansen after Arsenal agony
West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen believes pushing and shoving at corners in Premier League has become a major problem after VAR denied his side a late equaliser against Arsenal for a foul on Gunners counterpart David Raya.
Oil rises, stocks diverge on US-Iran deadlock
Global stock markets diverged and oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.
Thai police arrest 9 in largest ivory seizure in decade
Thai police announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade on Monday, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250 kilograms (551 pounds) of African elephant tusks via Facebook.
US, French evacuees from hantavirus ship test positive
An American citizen and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive, officials said, as the repatriation operation continued on Monday.
Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrong
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to prove his "doubters" wrong, as he sought to quell a growing threat to his leadership following disastrous local and regional polls.
Man City boss Guardiola backs Marmoush to play big role in run-in
Pep Guardiola expects Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush to have a key role in the closing stages of the English season.
Philippine lawmakers vote to impeach VP Sara Duterte
Philippine lawmakers voted on Monday by a wide margin to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a Senate trial that could end her 2028 presidential bid.
No end to deadlock as Iran, US reject talks terms
Iran said Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran's terms for ending the Middle East war.
Iran hangs 'elite student' on espionage charges: NGOs
Iranian authorities on Monday hanged a post-graduate student from an elite Tehran university on charges of espionage, the latest in a spate of executions against the backdrop of the war against the United States and Israel.
US, French nationals from hantavirus ship test positive
An American national and a French woman evacuated from the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have tested positive, officials said Monday, as the complex operation to repatriate those on board continued.
Party's over: China tells fans to end birthday blowouts for sport idols
Chinese officials have warned fans against holding big birthday celebrations in honour of national team athletes, saying they can be distracting and are a waste of resources.
Australia to quarantine six people from hantavirus ship
Australia will place six people from a cruise ship struck with the rat-borne hantavirus in a purpose-built quarantine facility north of Perth for at least three weeks, the government said Monday.
Groundbreaking: 'Controlled' quakes triggered under Swiss Alps
Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks.
Nazi-looted portrait found in home of Dutch SS leader's family: art sleuth
An artwork plundered by the Nazis from the world-famous Goudstikker collection has surfaced in the family of a notorious SS collaborator in the Netherlands, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand told AFP Monday.
US citizen from hantavirus ship tests positive
The operation to repatriate passengers of the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak continued into Monday, as US officials said an American had tested positive for the virus.
Hantavirus outbreak renews painful memories for Patagonian village
Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a village in Argentina's Patagonia region.
Myanmar complains over pariah treatment in ASEAN bloc
Myanmar claimed on Monday that "discriminatory measures" are shutting it out of the ASEAN bloc after a summit last week saw the organisation continue to blacklist the country's post-coup leadership.
Domestic dominance not enough, Barca's ambition is European glory
As the dust settles on Barcelona's title celebrations, the cava bottles are sent for recycling and the open-top bus heads back to the garage, work for next season will already be underway.
Oil soars as Trump rejects Iran's terms
Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East, while stocks were mixed.
Spurs star Wembanyama ejected for elbowing Wolves' Reid
San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid in the jaw in the second quarter of the Spurs' 114-109 NBA playoff loss on Sunday.
In India, heat-triggered insurance offers 'some relief'
Clothes seller Lata Solanki used to face a devastating choice when India's summer heat hit dangerous levels: risk her health going door-to-door for sales, or lose her income?
Under-threat UK PM Starmer to attempt reset after disastrous polls
Beleaguered British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attempt a reset on Monday, as he faces a growing threat to his leadership following disastrous local and regional polls.
The first 48-team World Cup -- more opportunities, less jeopardy?
The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, with the expansion of the field offering opportunities to several debutants -- but will FIFA's determination to have more nations participating remove much of the jeopardy which helped make the competition so great?