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De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says Maddison

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, France, Spain

Chelsea's poor discipline is a 'problem': McFarlane

Oil drops below $100 on hopes of US-Iran deal to open Hormuz

Philippines ends rescue operation for 12 missing in building collapse

Dupont, Capuozzo returns hand Toulouse Top 14 run-in boost

Swiatek, Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers

Wawrinka bids adieu to Roland Garros with first-round loss

Pilgrims kick off hajj as Mideast peace deal hangs in the balance

UK beats May heat record with 33.5C registered near London

Cambodia's Hun Sen pardons detained opposition leader

Yamal headlines Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

Lamine Yamal is the star name in Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury.

South Africa's Kolbe returns to Stormers from Japan

South Africa wing Cheslin Kolbe has re-signed for his first club Stormers, nine years after leaving the Cape Town-based club.

Swiatek races into French Open second round

Four-time champion Iga Swiatek powered into the French Open second round on Monday with a dominant straight-sets win over Australian teenager Emerson Jones.

Yamal leads Spain World Cup squad, Merino recalled

Lamine Yamal leads Spain's squad for the 2026 World Cup named by coach Luis de la Fuente on Monday, which also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino after his recent return from injury.

Oil plunges below $100 on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Oil prices dropped back below $100 a barrel on Monday and stock markets rallied as investors raised expectations of a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following signs that Washington and Iran were edging closer to a deal.

Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise.

Giro leader Vingegaard eyes remaining career goals

Giro d'Italia leader Jonas Vingegaard is closing in on one of his major career goals but he does not expect to keep chasing others for many more years, the Dane said on Monday.

Pope urges 'disarming' of artificial intelligence in major manifesto

Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise.

UK set to break record for hottest May day

Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave.

Iranians find 'peace and safety' in Mecca during hajj

Being in Mecca has been nothing short of blissful for Hassan Qadiri, where participating in the festivities of the hajj pilgrimage is a welcome relief after weeks of devastating war back home in Iran.

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