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Mathews becomes first 'timed out' dismissal in international cricket

Mathews becomes first 'timed out' dismissal in international cricket

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was on Monday controversially given "timed out" in a World Cup clash against Bangladesh, becoming the first man to suffer the dismissal in the history of international cricket.

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Ryanair rewards shareholders after profit soars

Ryanair rewards shareholders after profit soars

Irish no-frills airline Ryanair on Monday announced the start of regular dividends to shareholders after net profit surged 72 percent in its first half on higher fares and record traffic.

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Russia strikes Odesa, damaging museum, injuring 8

Russia strikes Odesa, damaging museum, injuring 8

Russian strikes overnight in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa left eight people wounded and damaged a historic art museum, Ukrainian officials said on Monday, in the latest barrage of drones and missiles.

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Europe to decide its future in space at Seville summit

Europe to decide its future in space at Seville summit

European ministers are meeting in the Spanish city of Seville on Monday and Tuesday to decide on the continent's future in space, including potential exploration missions and an ongoing rocket launcher crisis.

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'Did you kill a Palestinian?': anti-West boycott sweeps Mideast

'Did you kill a Palestinian?': anti-West boycott sweeps Mideast

In a convenience store in Bahrain, 14-year-old Jana Abdullah carries a tablet as she shops, checking a list of Western brands to avoid as Israel pursues its war against Hamas.

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15 killed as flooding hits Kenya

15 killed as flooding hits Kenya

At least 15 people have died in Kenya as floods swept away scores of houses and devastated farmland following torrential rains, the Red Cross said on Monday.

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Aussies face 'double standards' blast over Afghanistan World Cup clash

Aussies face 'double standards' blast over Afghanistan World Cup clash

Australia star Steve Smith said the decision to let the team play Afghanistan in a crunch World Cup match was "above my pay-grade" as Cricket Australia faced accusations of "double-standards".

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China's Xi meets Australian PM Albanese in Beijing

China's Xi meets Australian PM Albanese in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, a high-water mark in their nations' ties following years of tensions that cut billions of dollars in trade.

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Israel steps up war as Hamas says Gaza deaths near 10,000

Israel steps up war as Hamas says Gaza deaths near 10,000

Israeli forces pushed on with intense strikes targeting Palestinian militants in Gaza on Monday as the war neared one month and the Hamas-run health ministry's death toll approached 10,000 inside the besieged territory.

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Get ready to tumble -- British teen sensation Oppon eyes world gold

Get ready to tumble -- British teen sensation Oppon eyes world gold

Naana Oppon, the newly crowned British tumbling champion at the age of 16, heads to the Trampolining World Championships this week confident of winning a medal and encouraging more "black or girls of colour" to take up the sport.

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