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England's Farrell risks missing Six Nations opener after tackle citing

England's Farrell risks missing Six Nations opener after tackle citing

Owen Farrell could miss England's Six Nations opener against Scotland next month after being cited for a dangerous tackle during Saracens' 19-16 Premiership win over Gloucester.

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Pakistan flood recovery needs 'massive' investment: UN

Pakistan flood recovery needs 'massive' investment: UN

The UN chief called Monday for "massive investments" to help Pakistan recover from last year's devastating floods and better resist climate change, as financial pledges poured in.

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Harry's racism 'olive branch' dismissed in UK as book comes out

Harry's racism 'olive branch' dismissed in UK as book comes out

Prince Harry's denial that he accused his family of racism was interpreted in the UK press Monday as a bizarre peace offering, but commentators argued the damage had already been done as his unflinching memoir comes out.

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AstraZeneca buys US biotech firm CinCor

AstraZeneca buys US biotech firm CinCor

Anglo-Swedish pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca on Monday agreed to buy US biotech company CinCor for $1.8 billion, expanding further into the field of heart and kidney drugs.

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French federation boss apologises for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

French federation boss apologises for 'clumsy' Zidane comments

French football boss Noel Le Graet on Monday apologised for what he dubbed his "clumsy remarks" about Zinedine Zidane's potential interest in coaching the France national team.

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Suez Canal traffic 'normal' after stuck vessel refloated

Suez Canal traffic 'normal' after stuck vessel refloated

Suez Canal maritime traffic was "normal" Monday after a cargo vessel carrying Ukrainian grain ran aground but was then refloated and towed away, said the Egyptian authority running the vital waterway.

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UN urges 'massive investments' for Pakistan flood recovery

UN urges 'massive investments' for Pakistan flood recovery

The UN chief called Monday for "massive investments" to help Pakistan recover from last year's devastating floods, saying it was "doubly victimised" by climate change and a "morally bankrupt global financial system".

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Wallabies coach Rennie rules out working with Jones at World Cup

Wallabies coach Rennie rules out working with Jones at World Cup

Wallabies coach Dave Rennie on Monday ruled out working with sacked England boss Eddie Jones before or during this year's World Cup, saying "it won't happen".

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Kvitova wins battle of Wimbledon champions at Adelaide

Kvitova wins battle of Wimbledon champions at Adelaide

Petra Kvitova won the battle of Wimbledon champions on Monday at Adelaide International II, outserving Elena Rybakina who has crashed early in two tournaments leading into next week's Australian Open.

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Biden in Mexico for talks on migrants, drugs

Biden in Mexico for talks on migrants, drugs

A regional migration and drug smuggling crisis is expected to dominate talks between US President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday.

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