Djokovic, Bonmati crowned at Laureus Awards
Novak Djokovic was named World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time at the Laureus Awards ceremony on Monday, while Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati won individual and team awards.
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Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
Taiwan's capital was hit by a series of earthquakes overnight into the early hours of Tuesday, with the Central Weather Administration saying the strongest was a magnitude-6.3 tremor originating in eastern Hualien.
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Selby considers retirement after 'pathetic' world championship exit
Four-time snooker world champion Mark Selby is considering retirement after crashing out at the first round of the world championship 10-6 to qualifier Joe O'Connor on Monday.
Read moreBiden promises speedy delivery of 'battlefield' aid for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Monday promised that tens of billions of dollars of much-delayed military aid would be "quickly" sent to Ukraine as the country suffered a new battering from Russian strikes and a top official warned that Ukrainian troops face worsening pressure in coming weeks.
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'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof
An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some "neutrality-related issues," its much-anticipated report said Monday, but it noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organizations.
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Ireland to face New Zealand among Autumn Nations Series
Six Nations champions Ireland will open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in a repeat of last year's World Cup quarter-final.
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Jaiswal ton powers toppers Rajasthan to big IPL win
Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an unbeaten 104 as Rajasthan Royals consolidated their position at the top of the IPL table with a nine-wicket thrashing of Mumbai Indians on Monday.
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WADA reject cover-up charge, China labels reports 'fake news'
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Monday rejected accusations of a cover-up during their investigation into Chinese swimmers testing positive for a prescription heart drug and said they would take "whatever action necessary" in response to the allegations.
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Honduras seizes 2.7 tonnes of cocaine smuggled by sea
Honduran soldiers have seized more than 2.7 tonnes of cocaine smuggled in speedboats in the Caribbean Sea, the military said Monday.
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Tiger's team: Homa, Kisner and Tom Kim join Woods TGL squad
Tiger Woods unveiled the roster, logo and colors for his new Jupiter Links team in the TGL virtual golf league on Monday, with the competition set to launch next January.
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