France waste 'chance of a lifetime' at home World Cup
When Fabien Galthie took over as France head coach in December 2019 the Rugby World Cup on home soil was firmly in his mind but losing to South Africa in the quarter-finals on Sunday was far from what he expected.
Read moreEuropean stock markets, oil prices steady after volatility
Europe's main stock markets and oil prices steadied Monday after last week's volatility at the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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South Africa won't be 'arrogant' against Dutch at World Cup
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma insists his team cannot afford to be "arrogant or loud" when they face the Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday, wary of the shock defeat they suffered against the Dutch at the World T20 last year.
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Cheers to tears for Northern Hemisphere as South rules semis
The bragging rights did not last long, just a short week after four northern hemisphere sides topped their World Cup pools with four from four wins.
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'Great vibrations' of Mark Rothko at blockbuster Paris show
A huge show of 115 works by Mark Rothko opens in Paris this week. His son says he combined a "European soul" with "the freedom of America" to become an icon of 20th-century art.
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French federation backs Galthie despite World Cup defeat
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said on Monday that head coach Fabien Galthie was the right man to lead the team despite the Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat on home soil.
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No aid into Gaza as desperation mounts for millions trapped
Israel said Monday there was no temporary truce to allow aid in or foreigners out of the Gaza Strip, as fears grew over the dire humanitarian situation faced by millions of Palestinians trapped in the heavily bombarded enclave.
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World leaders seek to contain Israel-Hamas war, protect civilians
As Israel prepares for a ground offensive into the Gaza Strip, the international community has mobilised to try to protect civilians and prevent the conflict spreading across the region.
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Openers power Sri Lanka to undefeated century stand against Australia
Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera powered Sri Lanka past 100 after they elected to bat first against fellow winless Australia in a World Cup clash on Monday.
Read morePoland's pro-EU opposition tipped to win election with record turnout
Poland's liberal opposition on Monday celebrated exit polls showing it had won a parliamentary majority in elections on Sunday which saw the highest turnout since the fall of Communism.
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