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French Open fans get behind 'super hero' Nadal

French Open fans get behind 'super hero' Nadal

From Australia, China and the United States, Rafael Nadal fans descended on a chilly and damp Roland Garros on Monday, hoping to inspire their "super hero" to victory at the French Open.

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Sixteen dead after cyclone batters Bangladesh and India

Sixteen dead after cyclone batters Bangladesh and India

Millions of people in low-lying areas of Bangladesh and India on Monday surveyed the tangled wreckage left by a powerful cyclone that killed at least 16 people, destroyed thousands of homes, smashed seawalls and flooded cities.

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French assisted dying bill to be debated in parliament

French assisted dying bill to be debated in parliament

France's parliament was on Monday set to start debating a deeply controversial right-to-die bill backed by President Emmanuel Macron who has made it a flagship reform of his second term.

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Alexander-Arnold adamant tame finish cannot disguise Liverpool's progress

Alexander-Arnold adamant tame finish cannot disguise Liverpool's progress

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted Liverpool had a good season despite a lacklustre end to Jurgen Klopp's last campaign in charge at Anfield.

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Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit, Sinner shines

Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit, Sinner shines

Rafael Nadal says he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday, after Jannik Sinner eased through his opener.

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Sinner cruises into French Open second round

Sinner cruises into French Open second round

Second seed Jannik Sinner swatted aside Wimbledon quarter-finalist Christopher Eubanks in straight sets to reach the French Open second round on Monday.

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England's Willis happy with life in Toulouse despite Test exile

England's Willis happy with life in Toulouse despite Test exile

Jack Willis is enjoying his time in Toulouse so much he has no plans to return to England despite his Test career stalling due to playing abroad.

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European, Asian stocks rise as traders eye US inflation

European, Asian stocks rise as traders eye US inflation

Asian and European stock markets rose Monday in holiday-thinned trading, with investors awaiting fresh US and European inflation data for more clarity on the outlook for interest rates.

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Armenia says detained 273 anti-government protesters

Armenia says detained 273 anti-government protesters

Armenia said on Monday police had detained hundreds of demonstrators demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over territorial concessions made to arch foe Azerbaijan.

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Gaza officials say 40 killed as Israeli strikes set tents ablaze

Gaza officials say 40 killed as Israeli strikes set tents ablaze

Gaza's civil defence agency said Monday that the death toll had risen to 40 from overnight Israeli strikes that set ablaze tents of displaced Palestinians in Rafah, an attack that sparked condemnation across the Arab world.

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