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Rubiales denies 'irregularities' in Spanish football corruption probe

Rubiales denies 'irregularities' in Spanish football corruption probe

Disgraced former Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales denied any financial "irregularities" on Monday after testifying in court in a corruption probe into his time in charge.

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Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters

Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters

Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur on Monday called out organisers of European tournaments for failing to "respect" women players by giving preferential treatment to men at combined events after she swept into the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

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World Central Kitchen resuming Gaza work after 7 staff killed

World Central Kitchen resuming Gaza work after 7 staff killed

The World Central Kitchen nonprofit, which supplied meals in Gaza until seven of its aid workers were killed by an Israeli strike nearly a month ago, is to resume operations, its CEO said.

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G7 to commit to reducing plastic production: French ministry

G7 to commit to reducing plastic production: French ministry

The G7 is expected to commit to reducing plastic production in order to tackle the global scourge of pollution, France's ecological transition ministry said Monday.

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US, Egypt 'hopeful' of Gaza truce as envoys meet in Cairo

US, Egypt 'hopeful' of Gaza truce as envoys meet in Cairo

US top diplomat Antony Blinken said Monday he was "hopeful" Hamas would accept the latest proposal for a long-sought Gaza truce and hostage release deal as negotiators from the Palestinian group were due in Egypt.

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Bayern ready for 'extraordinary' Bellingham, says Tuchel

Bayern ready for 'extraordinary' Bellingham, says Tuchel

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said Monday his side were ready for the threat posed by "extraordinary" Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham in their home Champions League semi-final, first leg.

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EU says Apple iPad operating system to face stricter rules

EU says Apple iPad operating system to face stricter rules

The EU on Monday said Apple's operating system for iPads must comply with tougher new rules that Brussels is imposing to rein in the world's biggest digital companies.

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Blinken says US almost ready with Saudi rewards for Israel normalisation

Blinken says US almost ready with Saudi rewards for Israel normalisation

The United States is nearly ready with a security package to offer Saudi Arabia if it normalises relations with Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday, as he seeks incentives for Israel to support a Palestinian state.

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Ake confident Man City can overhaul Arsenal in title race

Ake confident Man City can overhaul Arsenal in title race

Nathan Ake is confident Manchester City will hold their nerve to overhaul Arsenal in the tension-filled Premier League title race.

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England rugby star Billy Vunipola fined after arrest in Mallorca

England rugby star Billy Vunipola fined after arrest in Mallorca

England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola was arrested and fined for "disobedience" and resisting arrest following an incident in Mallorca, Spanish police said on Monday.

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