Turkish strikes deprive hundreds of northeast Syria villages of power
Hundreds of northeast Syrian villages and towns have lost power, with water supplies also affected, after Turkish strikes pounded electricity stations and infrastructure, the region's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration said Monday.
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Nadal sees 'potential' in Saudi Arabia as he signs up as tennis ambassador
Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push.
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Joshua sees Ngannou fight as road to undisputed heavyweight shot
Anthony Joshua said on Monday he is hoping a fight against ex-mixed martial arts fighter Francis Ngannou will lead to a shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
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Brave 10-man Guinea hold Cameroon in another AFCON surprise
Guinea joined a growing list of surprise sides at the Africa Cup of Nations by drawing 1-1 against five-time champions Cameroon in Group C on Monday despite playing the second half with 10 men.
Read moreEverton, Nottingham Forest face sanctions after admitting financial breaches
Everton and Nottingham Forest were referred to an independent commission by the Premier League on Monday after admitting to breaches of financial rules.
Read moreHamas officials say Gaza war deaths top 24,000
Health officials in Hamas-run Gaza reported on Monday more than 24,000 deaths in the war with Israel which has rocked the region, and militants released a video announcing the death of two Israeli hostages.
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Tension in Comoros after disputed vote
Political tension was running high in the Comoros on Monday, with violent incidents reported one day after the Indian Ocean island nation held a presidential vote.
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N.Ireland political impasse deepens as mass strike looms
Talks between London and Northern Irish parties aimed at restoring devolved government in the region failed Monday, days ahead of a deadline for calling an election and a mass public-sector strike.
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Son fluffs lines but S.Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup
South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline Monday.
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Everton, Nottingham Forest admit financial breaches
Everton and Nottingham Forest have been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League on Monday after admitting to breaches of financial rules.
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