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Baby boom: the endangered wildlife revival at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

Baby boom: the endangered wildlife revival at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

The melodic songs from families of endangered monkeys ring out over the jungle near Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple complex -- a sign of ecological rejuvenation decades after hunting decimated wildlife at the site.

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Murray falls in Washington opener while Halep, Pegula win

Murray falls in Washington opener while Halep, Pegula win

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray of Britain crashed out in the opening round of the ATP and WTA Washington Open on Monday, falling to Sweden's Mikael Ymer.

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Five talking points as F1 takes a break

Five talking points as F1 takes a break

Fernando Alonso's move to Aston Martin to replace retiring Sebastian Vettel next year was the focus of interest in Formula One after the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Man City, Liverpool renew title fight as Premier League clubs flex financial muscle

Man City, Liverpool renew title fight as Premier League clubs flex financial muscle

Premier League clubs have splashed an estimated £1 billion ($1.2 billion) in the arms race for new talent ahead of the start to the 2022/23 season on Friday, but champions Manchester City remain the side to beat.

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US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike

US kills Al-Qaeda chief in Kabul drone strike

President Joe Biden announced Monday that the United States had killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the world's most wanted terrorists and a mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks, in a drone strike in Kabul.

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Ymer ousts Murray in Washington opener as Halep, Pegula win

Ymer ousts Murray in Washington opener as Halep, Pegula win

Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray of Britain crashed out in the opening round of the ATP and WTA Washington Open on Monday, falling to Sweden's Mikael Ymer.

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Biden expected to announce death of Al-Qaeda chief al-Zawahiri

Biden expected to announce death of Al-Qaeda chief al-Zawahiri

President Joe Biden was expected to announce Monday that the United States has killed Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, one of the world's most wanted terrorists and suspected mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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Peru registers first death in monkeypox patient: hospital

Peru registers first death in monkeypox patient: hospital

Peru on Monday recorded its first death of a monkeypox-infected person, with more than 300 cases reported in the country to date, a health official said.

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McKeon dazzles in Commonwealth pool as Kenny wins emotional cycling gold

McKeon dazzles in Commonwealth pool as Kenny wins emotional cycling gold

Australian swim sensation Emma McKeon won a record-extending 12th gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Monday as cycling star Laura Kenny finished her campaign with an emotional gold.

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Record-breaking McCoy helps West Indies level series

Record-breaking McCoy helps West Indies level series

A record-breaking six-wicket haul by Obed McCoy paved the way for a nervy series-levelling five-wicket win for the West Indies over India in the second T20 International of the five-match series at Warner Park in St Kitts on Monday.

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