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Former world heavyweight champion Fury retires from boxing again

Former world heavyweight champion Fury retires from boxing again

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said Monday he had retired from boxing just weeks after suffering a second straight defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.

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South African Lategan wins Dakar stage 8 to consolidate lead

South African Lategan wins Dakar stage 8 to consolidate lead

South African Henk Lategan (Toyota) consolidated his lead atop the driver standings of the Dakar Rally by winning the eighth stage on Monday.

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Under-pressure Gatland rings Wales changes for Six Nations

Under-pressure Gatland rings Wales changes for Six Nations

Wales coach Warren Gatland recalled the experienced trio of Josh Adams, Liam Williams and Taulupe Faletau to his squad on Monday ahead of what promises to be a make-or-break Six Nations for the veteran New Zealander.

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Former world heavyweight champion Fury retires from boxing

Former world heavyweight champion Fury retires from boxing

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said Monday he had retired from boxing.

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Jihadists kill at least 40 farmers in northeast Nigeria

Jihadists kill at least 40 farmers in northeast Nigeria

Jihadists have killed at least 40 farmers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state in the latest violence to hit the conflict-wrought region, a government official said Monday.

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US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports

US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports

The United States unveiled new export rules Monday on chips used for artificial intelligence, furthering efforts to make it tough for China and other rivals to access advanced technology in Joe Biden's final days as president.

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African players in Europe: Ouattara stars in Bournemouth romp

African players in Europe: Ouattara stars in Bournemouth romp

Burkina Faso forward Dango Ouattara scored twice for Bournemouth in a 5-1 FA Cup third-round rout of second-tier West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.

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Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest

Relative of Jack the Ripper victim demands new inquest

A descendant of one of Jack the Ripper's victims has demanded a new inquest into one of history's most notorious serial killers, after DNA evidence suggested the murderer was a Polish barber.

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Djokovic joins Alcaraz, Sinner in Australian Open second round

Djokovic joins Alcaraz, Sinner in Australian Open second round

Novak Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before following Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner into the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.

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Man City mood lifted by three wins, says Guardiola

Man City mood lifted by three wins, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Monday the mood at Manchester City has been lifted by three straight wins but was cagey regarding potential recruits to strengthen his injury-hit squad in January.

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