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Late US justice Ginsburg's collectibles up for auction to benefit opera

Late US justice Ginsburg's collectibles up for auction to benefit opera

Picasso ceramics, old masters works and a famous fur coat are among the pieces from the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg's art collection and personal items that are to be auctioned off near Washington this month.

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After failed tests, NASA's Moon rocket heads back to workshop

After failed tests, NASA's Moon rocket heads back to workshop

NASA's Space Launch System rocket is heading back to its assembly building for repairs next week, pushing the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed test flight to the Moon to later this summer, officials said Monday.

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Barca's top-four finish in danger after shock defeat by Cadiz

Barca's top-four finish in danger after shock defeat by Cadiz

Barcelona's place in La Liga's top four looks much less secure after they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to relegation-battling Cadiz on Monday.

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Asian markets slide on growth fears, US stocks end volatile day lower

Asian markets slide on growth fears, US stocks end volatile day lower

Asian stocks closed lower on Monday as Chinese officials offered a cautious outlook despite better-than-expected growth data, while US stocks edged lower amid worries over higher interest rates.

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Rueda out as Colombia coach after failing to reach World Cup

Rueda out as Colombia coach after failing to reach World Cup

Colombia have removed Reinaldo Rueda as coach of the national team following their failure to qualify for the World Cup, the football federation announced on Monday.

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New Kendrick Lamar music expected May 13

New Kendrick Lamar music expected May 13

Kendrick Lamar on Monday seemingly announced his fifth studio album will come out next month, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper's first full-length project since 2017's acclaimed "DAMN."

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South Africa floods declared national disaster

South Africa floods declared national disaster

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday declared a national state of disaster over the deadly floods on the east coast, warning that rebuilding even basic services will take time.

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Ronaldo announces death of baby son

Ronaldo announces death of baby son

Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez announced on Monday that their newborn baby son has died.

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El Shaarawy strikes to dent Napoli's title hopes

El Shaarawy strikes to dent Napoli's title hopes

Napoli's bid for a first Serie A title in 32 years suffered a massive setback on Monday as Stephan El Shaarawy's injury-time equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw for Roma.

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Djokovic aiming to be 'as ready' as possible for French Open

Djokovic aiming to be 'as ready' as possible for French Open

Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he is aiming to be "as ready as I can be" for the French Open as he prepares for just his third tournament of the season in Belgrade this week.

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