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Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Defiant Sabalenka motivated by US Open defeat

South Africa defeat New Zealand 43-28 to complete 3-1 series victory

Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat

Gilbert Arenas questions Jonathan Kuminga's decision to join Minnesota

Akron fan's honorary play-calling stint ends with opening-drive fumble

Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities

Louisiana's developing roster faces USC as Trojans enter as heavy favorites

United States beats Spain 76-66 to set up World Cup final against France

Utah hosts Arkansas as both programs begin seasons under new coaches

Marmot research gains over $140,000 from meme-coin fees alongside wildlife contest

Roadless Rule repeal proposal raises concerns over Midwest forests and fire risk

KFF journalists discuss opioid funds, suicide prevention and gaps in care

Steven Strogatz weighs AI mathematics advances and their consequences for researchers

Ozone-depleting CFCs hit record despite ban: study

Their power to dissolve the ozone layer shielding Earth from the Sun prompted a worldwide ban, but scientists on Monday revealed that some human-made chlorofluorocarbons have reached record levels, boosting climate-changing emissions.

Kenya to launch first operational satellite next week

Kenya will launch its first operational satellite next week in a landmark achievement for the country's space programme, the government said on Monday.

Merckx hails 'extraordinary' Pogacar after Flanders feat

Cycling great Eddy Merckx said Tadej Pogacar had already written himself into the history books at just 24 after the Slovenian equalled the Belgian's achievement with his win in the gruelling Tour of Flanders.

Luxury watchmakers woo Generation Z with Snapchat and bitcoin

Luxury watchmakers are using Snapchat and bitcoin to woo Generation Z, unused to wearing something on the wrist, believing younger buyers could become a powerful driver of sales growth for top-end timepieces.

France's Macron opens way to potential assisted dying legalisation

France could be the next European country to legalise euthanasia for the terminally ill after President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for a law on a "French model on the end of life" within months.

Bangladeshi journalist gets bail in digital law case

A court in Bangladesh granted bail to a journalist on Monday after his detention under a controversial digital law prompted outcry.

Norman has 'goosebumps' thinking of LIV winner at Masters

Saudi-backed LIV Golf's feud with the PGA Tour swiped the spotlight as practice began Monday for the 87th Masters with infamous Augusta National failure Greg Norman igniting the competitive fires.

Chelsea players 'sad' after Potter sacking, says interim boss Bruno

Chelsea interim coach Bruno Saltor said the players would be "sad" after the Premier League club sacked manager Graham Potter as he prepared the team to face Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool.

Indiana Jones 5 to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

Indiana Jones will be swinging back into action at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organisers confirmed on Monday, with Harrison Ford launching the world premiere of his final outing as the adventurous archaeologist.