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David Beckham to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Turkey raps Kanye West for offending 'spiritual sensitivities'

Zverev powers into French Open semis as Fonseca run ends

Foreign companies take flight from US-sanctioned Cuba

Knicks, Brunson in awe of 'unbelievable' Wembanyama

Mensik tames Fonseca to reach French Open semi-finals

'I can't breathe': clashes erupt after UK police handcuff dying student

England launch World Cup build-up in steamy Florida

France lawmakers say state shares blame for West Indies pesticide scandal

Stalled Mideast peace process sends oil soaring, tech buoys stocks

Ellis's best helps Australia shock Pakistan to level ODI series

Oil prices jump as US-Iran talks stall

Oil prices jumped and equity markets diverged Monday as Middle East peace talks stalled and investors continued to pour into AI-linked stocks.

Macron announces 93 bn euros in 'Choose France' investments

President Emmanuel Macron said he was expecting "record" foreign investment amounting to 93 billion euros ($108 billion) at an international conference Monday, including for artificial intelligence and data centres.

Slot says he is leaving Liverpool 'among Europe's elite'

Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: amongst Europe's elite", in an emotional letter to fans after his sacking as head coach.

French Open fines Vallejo for 'unacceptable' sexist outburst

Roland Garros and the French Tennis Federation on Monday hit Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a $65,000 fine for his remarks about the woman who umpired his second-round defeat at the French Open.

France seizes Russia-linked oil tanker with ties to Iranian magnate

France said on Monday it had detained a Russia-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic over the weekend, with the Kremlin comparing the latest seizure aimed at tackling Moscow's sanctions-busting shadow fleet to "piracy".

Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup

Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts' squad.

Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandal

Philippine police arrested a lawmaker on Monday over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal, making him the highest-ranking government official held in the case that caused mass protests in the country.

Premier League record-breaker James Milner retires

Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at the age of 40 after a 24-year Premier League career.

Work begins on 2032 Brisbane Olympics stadium after protests

Work on Brisbane's new centrepiece 2032 Olympics stadium began on Monday after days of protests against the project by Indigenous and environmental groups.