Pro-Palestinian protestors invading Vuelta course 'unacceptable': organisers
Pro-Palestinian protestors invading the Vuelta a Espana course to force the final stage of the cycling Grand Tour to be abandoned was "absolutely unacceptable", organisers said on Monday.
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Fruit fly tests in Greece target invasive species threat
In a small persimmon orchard in northern Greece, scientists carefully open paper bags to release thousands of flies, in an experiment aimed at blunting the destructive impact of invasive new species.
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US 'very close' to TikTok deal with China: US Treasury chief
The United States is "very close" to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talks in Madrid.
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Paolini vows to 'fight until last ball' for BJK Cup glory
Two-time major singles finalist Jasmine Paolini vowed Monday to "fight until the last ball" as she hopes to guide Italy to a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup title this week in Shenzhen.
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'Multiple concussions' forces France lock Willemse to retire
France lock Paul Willemse said on Monday he is retiring after suffering multiple concussion, aged 32.
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Rubio talks Gaza with Netanyahu after Qatar strike
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday discussed the Gaza war with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar caused US unease and threatened to derail already flailing attempts to reach a ceasefire.
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Pakistan lodge protest as India tensions spill into cricket
Pakistan lodged a complaint on Monday with cricket's governing body about the match referee in their Asia Cup clash with India after simmering tensions between the countries spilled over into sport.
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German defence giant Rheinmetall to take over warship maker
Germany's Rheinmetall has struck a deal to take over a warship builder, both companies said, the defence giant's latest expansion to meet booming demand as European countries rush to rearm.
Read moreAnkara court adjourns case against opposition leadership
An Ankara court on Monday adjourned a key hearing into alleged vote buying that could upend the leadership of Turkey's main opposition CHP party, which has been battling a growing array of legal challenges.
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Arab, Muslim leaders hold emergency talks after Israel's Qatar attack
Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather in a show of unity in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel's unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger.
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