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US brings fraud charges in $100 mn New Jersey deli case

US brings fraud charges in $100 mn New Jersey deli case

US officials announced fraud charges Monday against three men who orchestrated a $100 million scheme to inflate the market value of a company whose only revenue source was a small-town New Jersey delicatessen.

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LeBron prioritising fitness, not records, in 20th season

LeBron prioritising fitness, not records, in 20th season

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James said Monday staying injury free will be his priority as he prepares for a 20th season in the NBA which could see him break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record.

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Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral

Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral

Thousands of Japanese and foreign dignitaries gather in Tokyo on Tuesday to honour assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe, at a rare state funeral that has sparked controversy and protest.

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Fury says deadline for Joshua fight has come and gone

Fury says deadline for Joshua fight has come and gone

Tyson Fury says his proposed heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua is off after a deadline set by Fury's camp expired without a deal on Monday.

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England's Mercer takes Top 14 player of the year award

England's Mercer takes Top 14 player of the year award

Montpellier's English No.8 Zach Mercer was named Top 14 player of the year on Monday after helping his side to their maiden French title last June.

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Biden jumpstarts UN reform push but prospects remain low

Biden jumpstarts UN reform push but prospects remain low

With his call to expand the UN Security Council, US President Joe Biden has injected momentum into decades of stagnant talk of reform but it remains far from certain whether this time change will happen.

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Premiership Rugby club Worcester to be placed in administration, suspended by RFU

Premiership Rugby club Worcester to be placed in administration, suspended by RFU

English Premiership side Worcester are set to be placed in administration after they were suspended from all competitions by the Rugby Football Union on Monday for failing to meet a funding ultimatum.

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'Madness and humour' as Paris Fashion Week opens with Gaultier protege

'Madness and humour' as Paris Fashion Week opens with Gaultier protege

Paris Fashion Week launched on Monday with a protege of Jean Paul Gaultier bringing light-hearted vibes to the catwalk, while the luxury world awaits the French debut of Victoria Beckham.

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Venezuela, Colombia reopen border to vehicles carrying goods

Venezuela, Colombia reopen border to vehicles carrying goods

Venezuela and Colombia on Monday reopened their border to vehicles transporting goods following seven years of partial closure, including three years in which it was fully closed due to a political spat.

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Springbok Kolbe tips France as Rugby World Cup 'favourites'

Springbok Kolbe tips France as Rugby World Cup 'favourites'

South Africa's Rugby World Cup winning winger Cheslin Kolbe said on Monday that France are "favourites" for next year's competition.

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