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Three French women accused of IS links go on trial
Three French women including a niece of notorious jihadist propagandists went on trial in Paris on Monday, accused of travelling to the Middle East to join the Islamic State group and taking their eight children with them.

'Stoked' Beamish stuns tearful El Bakkali for world steeplechase gold
New Zealand's Geordie Beamish produced a last-gasp spurt to edge defending two-time champion Soufiane El Bakkali for gold in a thrilling men's 3,000m steeplechase at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday.

Israel attack aimed to halt Gaza talks, Qatar emir tells emergency summit
Qatar's emir accused Israel of trying to derail Gaza ceasefire efforts with its attack on Hamas in Doha, as Arab and Muslim leaders held emergency talks on Monday to discuss a unified response.

Stocks push higher ahead of expected US rate cut
Stock markets mostly rose Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve this week.

Duplantis sets new pole vault record as retains world title
Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis set a new world record of 6.30 metres as he successfully defended his world pole vault title in Tokyo on Monday.

US announces 'framework' TikTok deal with China
The United States announced Monday a "framework" deal with China to resolve their dispute over TikTok, as a deadline looms this week for the Chinese-owned app to be sold or face a US ban.

Kiwi Beamish stuns tearful El Bakkali for world steeplechase gold
New Zealand's Geordie Beamish produced a last-gasp spurt to edge defending two-time champion Soufiane El Bakkali for gold in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday.

Mbappe not anxious over Champions League wait: Alonso
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions League for the first time as Los Blancos prepare to face Marseille.

Japan medal hope Muratake relishing stage at Tokyo worlds
Rachid Muratake is host country Japan's biggest hope for a track medal at the World Athletics Championships and said the cheers for his first appearance on Monday went "beyond anything I imagined".

Right-to-die activists on trial in France as lawmakers debate end-of-life bill
Twelve activists accused of helping people in France to illegally obtain a euthanasia drug went on trial in Paris on Monday, as the country debates a right-to-die bill.

Singing British hurdler Donovan in tune on world debut
Tyri Donovan is a casual singer-songwriter in his spare time and the British hurdler is hitting the right notes in his international debut at the World Athletics Championships.

'Multiple concussions' force France lock Willemse to retire
France lock Paul Willemse said on Monday he is retiring after suffering multiple concussion, aged 32.

Athletic 'not afraid' of Arsenal on Champions League return: Inaki Williams
Athletic Bilbao captain Inaki Williams said his team have no fear ahead of their Champions League opener against Premier League giants Arsenal.

Hatton's family speak of 'immeasurable' loss after boxer's death
Ricky Hatton's family said Monday they feel an "immeasurable" sense of loss after the death of the British former boxing world champion at the age of 46.

Rubio promises 'unwavering support' for Israel in Gaza goals
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would provide "unwavering support" to Israel in the war in Gaza as he called for the eradication of Hamas during a visit to the US ally on Monday.

Stocks diverge ahead of expected US rate cut
Stock markets were mixed on Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve this week.

Alfred out of world 200m with hamstring strain
Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred, who won bronze in the women's world 100m, will not race in the 200m in Tokyo because of a hamstring strain, her country's federation said.

Ex-British soldier goes on trial in landmark Bloody Sunday case
The first ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murder over the Bloody Sunday massacre began on Monday in Belfast -- a landmark moment in Northern Ireland's conflict-scarred history.

Pro-Palestinian protestors invading Vuelta course 'unacceptable': organisers
Pro-Palestinian protestors invading the Vuelta a Espana course to force the final stage of the cycling Grand Tour to be abandoned was "absolutely unacceptable", organisers said on Monday.

Fruit fly tests in Greece target invasive species threat
In a small persimmon orchard in northern Greece, scientists carefully open paper bags to release thousands of flies, in an experiment aimed at blunting the destructive impact of invasive new species.

US 'very close' to TikTok deal with China: US Treasury chief
The United States is "very close" to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talks in Madrid.

Paolini vows to 'fight until last ball' for BJK Cup glory
Two-time major singles finalist Jasmine Paolini vowed Monday to "fight until the last ball" as she hopes to guide Italy to a second consecutive Billie Jean King Cup title this week in Shenzhen.

'Multiple concussions' forces France lock Willemse to retire
France lock Paul Willemse said on Monday he is retiring after suffering multiple concussion, aged 32.

Rubio talks Gaza with Netanyahu after Qatar strike
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday discussed the Gaza war with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar caused US unease and threatened to derail already flailing attempts to reach a ceasefire.

Pakistan lodge protest as India tensions spill into cricket
Pakistan lodged a complaint on Monday with cricket's governing body about the match referee in their Asia Cup clash with India after simmering tensions between the countries spilled over into sport.

German defence giant Rheinmetall to take over warship maker
Germany's Rheinmetall has struck a deal to take over a warship builder, both companies said, the defence giant's latest expansion to meet booming demand as European countries rush to rearm.
Ankara court adjourns case against opposition leadership
An Ankara court on Monday adjourned a key hearing into alleged vote buying that could upend the leadership of Turkey's main opposition CHP party, which has been battling a growing array of legal challenges.

Arab, Muslim leaders hold emergency talks after Israel's Qatar attack
Leaders from Arab and Muslim countries will gather in a show of unity in Doha on Monday, a week after Israel's unprecedented strike on Hamas in Qatar prompted widespread anger.

Markets mixed ahead of expected US rate cut
Stock markets were mixed on Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week, while more weak data showed China's economy continues to struggle.

Rubio takes up Qatar strike unease with Netanyahu
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's vital ally voices unease over air strikes on Qatar that threaten to derail already flailing attempts to reach a Gaza ceasefire.

US-China trade talks resume in Madrid
China and the United States resumed trade talks on Monday in Madrid, seeking to narrow differences on trade and technology that have strained relations between the world's two largest economies.

Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia
A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's blockade and establish a humanitarian corridor to the Palestinian territory.