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Willis happy with England exile after retains Top 14 player award

Willis happy with England exile after retains Top 14 player award

England flanker Jack Willis said on Monday he was at ease with missing out on Test selection after retaining the French Top 14 player of the season award having guided Toulouse to a record-equalling fourth straight title.

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Spain housing protests keep heat on government as PM seeks new law

Spain housing protests keep heat on government as PM seeks new law

Protesters angered by Spain's chronic housing crisis and the eviction of a pensioner camped in central Madrid for a third night on Monday, maintaining pressure on the government ahead of a key cabinet meeting.

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Tuchel says Czech Republic game 'not yet a must-win'

Tuchel says Czech Republic game 'not yet a must-win'

England coach Thomas Tuchel said Monday the upcoming Nations League game against the Czech Republic in Prague was "not yet a must-win" despite a 3-2 loss to Spain last weekend.

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Wissa spoils Zimbabwe homecoming as DR Congo win AFCON qualifier

Wissa spoils Zimbabwe homecoming as DR Congo win AFCON qualifier

Yoane Wissa scored the first goal and created the second as the Democratic Republic of Congo spoilt a Zimbabwe homecoming by winning a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier 2-1 in Harare on Monday.

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MaXhosa puts South Africa on the Paris fashion map

MaXhosa puts South Africa on the Paris fashion map

South African brand MaXhosa Africa lit up the first day of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Monday with a debut collection packed with vibrant knitwear intended to celebrate African crafts and unity.

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UK police release on bail five men held over airbase incident

UK police release on bail five men held over airbase incident

British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were released on bail, as officers probed whether a "foreign state" could be involved in a suspected bomb plot.

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Rose, Scott among 2027 World Golf Hall of Fame finalists

Rose, Scott among 2027 World Golf Hall of Fame finalists

England's Justin Rose and Australian Adam Scott were among finalists announced on Monday for the 2027 induction class at the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Ex-All Black Plummer 'sure' New Zealand will find Super Rugby solution

Ex-All Black Plummer 'sure' New Zealand will find Super Rugby solution

Former New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer said on Monday he was confident rugby bosses in the country can find a "correct solution" to the domestic game amid reports claiming changes are afoot for Super Rugby.

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Brunson says NBA champion Knicks can't get satisfaction

Brunson says NBA champion Knicks can't get satisfaction

Jalen Brunson says the reigning champion New York Knicks, coming off their first NBA title since 1973, cannot become complacent in trying to repeat the feat in the upcoming campaign.

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Shein sees 1% revenue growth in first half of 2026

Shein sees 1% revenue growth in first half of 2026

Fast-fashion giant Shein reported on Monday one-percent on-year growth in net revenue to $20.1 billion in the first half of the year amid global regulatory headwinds.

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