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Saudi Arabia says three killed at airport as Yemen war expands

Home hope Zheng storms into China Open semi-finals

Everton's US owners mull sale of club two years after takeover

Zverev churns out win in Shanghai Masters opener

Ukraine takes Russia fight to 'scorching sands' of Sahel

Hurricane Isaias strengthens en route to US Gulf Coast

Chinese AI tool pulled to prevent 'misuse' after South Korea hacks

US activists deploy poll volunteers over Trump intimidation fears

Asian stocks mostly up as traders weigh AI, oil dips after surge

Saint Laurent designer Vaccarello leaves after glittering decade

Walking through flames: orangutans rescued in Indonesia fires

'Tough to stay here': Nepal flood survivors wait for homes

LeBron shines in pre-season debut for re-tooled 76ers

Malaysia closes schools in capital, parts of country due to haze

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Fueling the Los Angeles fires: the Santa Ana winds

Helping drive the wildfires in the US city of Los Angeles are the so-called Santa Ana winds, a weather phenomenon known to dry out "the hills and the nerves to flash point."

New Lebanon president starts consultations on naming PM

New Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will begin parliamentary consultations Monday over designating a prime minister to form a government that will have to face major challenges in the crisis-hit country.

Ukraine's Zelensky offers firefighters to Los Angeles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered assistance to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, saying Ukraine's firefighters can "help Americans save lives" as the city struggles to combat new blazes.

Let's dance! Sabalenka busts out her best moves at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka became an overnight internet sensation after busting out some dance moves on court at the Australian Open on Sunday night.

Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises, with dangerous winds incoming

The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.

At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides

Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday.

India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims

Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.

Bills trample Broncos, Eagles beat Packers in NFL playoffs

Josh Allen threw two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills trounced the Denver Broncos 31-7 to cruise into the next round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday.

Cummins, Hazlewood return for Australia's Champions Trophy bid

Pat Cummins returns for Australia's ICC Champions Trophy campaign in Pakistan next month after skipping their Sri Lanka Test tour, with injured paceman Josh Hazlewood also in the squad announced Monday.

Nuggets erase 19-point deficit to beat Mavs

The Denver Nuggets, fired by standout performances from Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic, rallied from a 19-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-101 on Sunday.

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