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Chile declares state of emergency over deadly rainfall

Chile declares state of emergency over deadly rainfall

Heavy rainfall in Chile has killed five people and destroyed or severely damaged over 1,000 homes, pushing the government to declare a state of emergency on Monday.

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Kevin Keegan: The 'Mighty Mouse' who conquered Europe

Kevin Keegan: The 'Mighty Mouse' who conquered Europe

Kevin Keegan earned Messiah status at Newcastle and conquered Europe with Liverpool in a remarkable career that took him from rejection by Doncaster to global stardom.

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'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75

'Legendary' former Liverpool and England star Keegan dies aged 75

Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.

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Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling cancer, his family announced on Monday.

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DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over British Open penalty: reports

DeChambeau threatened to call Trump over British Open penalty: reports

Bryson DeChambeau reportedly threatened to call US president Donald Trump in a bid to resolve his rules row at the British Open.

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Three things we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix

Three things we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix

Mercedes may appear to be the runaway Formula One leaders, but closer examination suggests rivals Ferrari have found the consistency and reliability to fight for both championships after the summer break.

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US gasoline costs back at $4 a gallon as Mideast war reignites

US gasoline costs back at $4 a gallon as Mideast war reignites

US gasoline prices jumped back to an average of $4 per gallon Monday, according to the AAA motor club, as Iran said it was fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States while both sides intensified attacks.

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Without Messi, Argentine team set for low-key homecoming

Without Messi, Argentine team set for low-key homecoming

After their 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, Argentina's return home was expected to be subdued Monday, with local media reporting that some players, including Messi, would not be on the flight.

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Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing 'generational change'

Garcia departure leaves Belgium facing 'generational change'

Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium coach after his side were knocked out of the World Cup quarter-finals, the Belgian football federation (RBFA) said on Monday.

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Scars of war linger on Syria's Saint Simeon monastery

Scars of war linger on Syria's Saint Simeon monastery

Near the base of a column atop which Saint Simeon Stylites once perched, scattered stones lay bare the damage inflicted on the surrounding Byzantine monastery in northern Syria by war, looting and rampant illegal excavations.

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