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Iran says 'no decision' on joining new talks, with US delegation set to depart

Rose to take charge at Bournemouth after Iraola exit

Olympic status a massive 'boost' for squash says European champion Crouin

Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns

Whale stranded on German coast swims off, gets stuck again

Iran pulling Hormuz 'lever' to maximum in US standoff

Argentine film and theater great Luis Brandoni dies at 86

French Open sensation Boisson returns to action after 'most difficult' spell

Elon Musk snubs Paris prosecutors' summons over X and Grok

Desmond Morris: from 'Naked Ape' to watching 'Big Brother'

Rosenior says Chelsea owners supportive despite slump

Oil jumps on Hormuz tensions, stocks retreat

US and European stocks reversed Monday as oil prices surged over fears hostilities could resume in the weeks-long Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following its brief reopening.

Romania legend Hagi eyes 'winning every game' on return as coach

Gheorghe Hagi took over as coach of the Romanian national team on Monday with the former Barcelona star announcing ambitious targets for his new charges.

Rana stars as Bangladesh down New Zealand to level ODI series at 1-1

Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second one-day international and level the three-match series at 1-1 on Monday.

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what some perceived as ignoring his defensive responsibilities in last week's Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich.

Amy Winehouse's father loses suit against friends selling her clothes

The father of music superstar Amy Winehouse on Monday lost a UK lawsuit he brought against two of her friends, who auctioned some of her clothes and other possessions years after her death.

Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake hits north

Japan issued a special advisory on Monday warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a tsunami warning.

Amy Winehouse's dad loses suit against friends for selling clothes

The father of music superstar Amy Winehouse on Monday lost a UK lawsuit he brought against two of her friends, who auctioned some of her clothes years after her death.

Elon Musk summoned over French X deepfake probe but presence unclear

Billionaire Elon Musk has been summoned for a voluntary interview in Paris on Monday as part of a French probe into his social media platform X, though it remains unclear if he will appear.

Tsunami warning as major quake hits northern Japan, shakes Tokyo

A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, shaking large buildings in Tokyo hundreds of kilometres away and prompting a warning for tsunami waves of up to three metres (10 feet).