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Turkey freezes ex-minister's assets as fund crisis grows

French inflation jumps to 3% in September on energy costs

What we know about the North Korean POW dispute

South Korea score late to reach Asian Games football final

Most equities rise after oil price plunge, US data in focus

Tom Kim defies jet-lag, Kho cards ace as Asian Games golf begins

Polar oceans transformed as warming melts ice habitats: research

Thai teen rocker Nene aims to tour, write music... and return to school

Lost shark becomes viral star in South Korea

Ivory Coast clamps down on harmful illegal gold rush

Dangote to launch $16bn refinery in Kenya

Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games 'inconveniences'

North Korean leader 'extremely obese': Seoul spy agency

G20 trade officials meet under shadow of tariffs, overcapacity

Global stocks rally, euro climbs tracking French election

The euro and global equity markets rose Monday amid signs France's far right would not win enough seats for an overall majority in legislative elections.

No 'cold sweats' before Spain Euros showdown, says Germany's Raum

Euro 2024 hosts Germany are not feeling the heat ahead of Friday's blockbuster quarter-final with Spain in Stuttgart, defender David Raum said on Monday.

'Heartbroken' Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon

Australian Open champion and world number three Aryna Sabalenka said on Monday she was "heartbroken" to have withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a shoulder injury.

Pickford grateful to 'golden boy' Bellingham for sparing England's Euros blushes

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford thanked "two superstars" in Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane for saving the Three Lions from a humiliating Euro 2024 last 16 exit to Slovakia.

Austrian Grand Prix - three things we learned

George Russell may have landed the victory at the Austrian Grand Prix but it was the way Lando Norris exposed Max Verstappen’s vulnerability that gave belief and hope to all the leading contenders ahead of the upcoming high-speed British Grand Prix.

Alcaraz starts Wimbledon title defence as Murray wants 'closure'

Carlos Alcaraz begins the defence of his Wimbledon title on Monday as two-time champion Andy Murray decides whether or not to call a halt to his All England Club singles career.

European sprint champion Asher-Smith 'so happy' as she bids for Olympic gold

European 100 metres champion Dina Asher-Smith believes she is well-placed to "create history" as she bids to become the first British woman to win an Olympic sprint gold medal at the upcoming Paris Games.

Anderson set to mentor England's quicks after Test exit

England great James Anderson will join the team's backroom staff as a fast-bowling mentor when he retires from Test cricket following next week's series opener against the West Indies at Lord's.

France's Macron bids to prevent far-right takeover

French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on Monday battling to prevent the far right from taking an absolute majority and control of government in a historic first after his gamble on early elections backfired.

Hope for Mekong dolphins as Cambodia numbers increase: minister

The number of Mekong dolphins has risen to more than 100 in Cambodia, the agriculture minister said Monday, raising a glimmer of hope for the endangered mammals.

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Paris stocks rally, euro climbs tracking French election