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Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced to life in prison

Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' sentenced to life in prison

Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced Monday to life in prison by a US court for co-founding and leading the powerful Sinaloa cartel.

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Judge approved night-time Tour de France doping tests

Judge approved night-time Tour de France doping tests

A French judge approved the night-time Tour de France anti-doping tests of star riders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, the public prosecutor's office confirmed to AFP on Monday.

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Leasing firm SMBC orders 200 planes from Airbus and Boeing

Leasing firm SMBC orders 200 planes from Airbus and Boeing

Leasing firm SMBC Aviation Capital ordered 200 new medium-sized aircraft from Boeing and Airbus at the start of the landmark Farnborough Air Show on Monday, the companies said.

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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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