India women cricketers hail new era but challenges remain
India's historic Women's World Cup victory has sparked an excitement which it is hoped will inspire the next generation and draw new fans to the sport.
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'Heroic' worker praised as man charged over UK train stabbings
A man has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing on a London-bound train, as a critically wounded train worker was hailed Monday as a hero for stepping in to protect passengers.
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Bangladesh ex-PM Zia to contest elections: party
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia will contest elections expected in February, her influential political party said Monday.
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Tanzania president sworn in as opposition says hundreds killed in protests
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan played down days of bloody protest as she was inaugurated on Monday, with an internet blackout still in place as the opposition says hundreds were killed.
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India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners
India's cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women's team after their triumphant World Cup campaign.
Read moreStock markets rise on AI optimism
Major European and Asian stock markets rose Monday as optimism over the artificial intelligence sector carried over into the new week, according to analysts.
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Spain regional leader resigns, a year after deadly floods
The heavily criticised leader of Spain's Valencia region said on Monday he was stepping down, a year after the area was hit by floods that were the country's deadliest natural disaster in a generation.
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Video game creators fear AI could grab the controller
Generative artificial intelligence models capable of dreaming up ultra-realistic characters and virtual universes could make for cheaper, better video games in future, but the emerging technology has artists and developers on edge.
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France threatens Shein ban if 'childlike' sex dolls reappear
France's finance minister threatened Monday to ban Shein from the country if the Asian e-commerce giant resumes selling "childlike" sex dolls, just days before it opens its first physical store in Paris.
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International cricket returns to Faisalabad with Pakistan-South Africa ODIs
International cricket is set to return to Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium after 17 years with the three-match one-day international series between Pakistan and South Africa from Tuesday.
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