Pakistan's biggest city paralysed by monsoon rain
A weather emergency was declared in Karachi Monday as heavier-than-usual monsoon rains continue to lash Pakistan's biggest city, flooding homes and making streets impassable.
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Ex-Wallaby Timu joins Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles
Caleb Timu, who played two Tests for Australia in 2018, and France prop Sipili Falatea were among a slew of new signings announced by Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles on Monday.
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UK to host 2023 Eurovision as Ukraine bows out
Britain said Monday it had reluctantly agreed to host next year's Eurovision song contest, after organisers said there was no prospect of the event going ahead in war-torn Ukraine.
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Ramesh grabs three to put Sri Lanka on top in second Pakistan Test
Ramesh Mendis led an inspired Sri Lanka spin attack to leave Pakistan in trouble at 191-7 in reply to the hosts' 378 on day two of the second Test on Monday.
Read moreMyanmar junta executes two leading pro-democracy figures
Myanmar's junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi's party and a prominent activist, state media said Monday, in the country's first use of capital punishment in decades.
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Philippines' Marcos Jr unveils economic blueprint for 'turbulent time'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vowed Monday to slash poverty, rein in soaring food prices and boost renewable energy, as he unveiled an ambitious blueprint for his six-year term.
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Messi, Neymar star as rampant PSG end Japan tour in style
Lionel Messi and Neymar combined to devastating effect as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Gamba Osaka 6-2 on Monday to finish their pre-season Japan tour with three wins out of three.
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Report finds Cricket Scotland 'institutionally racist'
An independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be "institutionally racist".
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UK's Sunak vows tough action on China as PM rivals face TV debate
Britain's two prime ministerial contenders were set Monday to go head-to-head for the first time in a televised debate after a weekend of tough talking on China.
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Equities waver as traders prepare for big week
Asian and European stock markets wavered Monday ahead of a busy week, with the US Federal Reserve poised to lift interest rates again and some of the world's biggest companies scheduled to publish their latest earnings reports.
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