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'Impossible': Alcaraz shoots down Federer comparisons after Laver Cup win

Verstappen says 'silly' swearing row could hasten F1 exit

Colombia battles fires as drought fuels Latin American flames

Arteta proud as Arsenal salvage point from 'impossible' task

Barca rout Villarreal in thriller but Ter Stegen hurt

Roma stroll past Udinese as fans protest De Rossi sacking

Horschel outduels McIlroy to win PGA Championship play-off

Audiences summon 'Beetlejuice' to top of N. America box office for third week

Stones salvages point for Man City against 10-man Arsenal

Last-gasp Boniface gives Leverkusen victory, Stuttgart outclass Dortmund

Olympic champion Evenepoel retains world title in 'toughest time trial'

EU says has 'credible information' Iran sent missiles to Russia

The European Union said Monday its allies had shared "credible" intelligence Iran had supplied Russia with ballistic missiles, a claim rejected by Tehran but not explicitly denied by the Kremlin.

European stocks, dollar recover from US jobs disappointment

European stock markets and the dollar recovered Monday after big pre-weekend falls caused by concerns about the health of the US economy, but Asian equities declined further.

Ireland keeper Kelleher hints at Liverpool exit

Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has revealed he would consider leaving Liverpool in search of regular first-team action.

Pope tells East Timor's leaders to act on abuse of youth

Pope Francis on Monday called for action on abuse of young people after arriving in East Timor, the Catholic-majority nation that has been shocked by several child sexual assault cases involving clergy members in recent years.

Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi given three-year doping ban

South African 2019 World Cup winner Sibusiso Nkosi has benn banned for three years by World Rugby after testing positive for an anabolic steroid, his club Cheetahs said on Monday.

Springboks captain Kolisi rejoins Sharks from Racing 92

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi has rejoined the Sharks after prematurely ending his contract with French Top 14 outfit Racing 92, the Durban franchise announced on Monday.

Kenya starts DNA testing for school fire victims

Distraught parents gathered on Monday at a hospital in central Kenya for DNA tests to identify the victims of a deadly school dormitory fire that claimed the lives of 21 boys.

Lebanon judge orders arrest of ex-central bank chief: official

A Lebanese judge Monday issued an arrest warrant for ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh, a judicial official said, after the detained former official was questioned in an embezzlement case.

Princess Kate's wedding dress designer takes over at Givenchy

British fashion designer Sarah Burton, who famously created Princess Catherine's wedding dress, is the new creative director of Givenchy, the luxury French house said Monday.

Spain's PM meets Xi, pushes 'fair trade order' on China trip

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called Monday for a "fair trade order" during a visit to China where he met leader Xi Jinping and aimed to boost ties despite a tariff standoff between Beijing and the European Union.

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