Anglican Church hit by new abuse row
A senior UK bishop, who will soon take over temporarily as leader of the world's Anglicans after a sex abuse scandal, faced calls to quit on Monday over his own handling of another case.
Read morePutin cheers 'landmark' 2024, says troops have upper hand in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday hailed his army's accelerating advance in Ukraine and praised 2024 as a "landmark" year in the course of Moscow's military offensive on its Western-backed neighbour.
Read moreNewly-retired MotoGP rider Espargaro to join pro cycling team Lidl-Trek
Former MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro will join cycling outfit Lidl-Trek next year having only retired from motorcycling last month, the team announced on Monday.
Read moreMaguire says 'statement' derby win will boost Man Utd's belief
Harry Maguire says Manchester United's dramatic "statement" win at Manchester City will boost their belief as they adjust to a new system under Ruben Amorim.
Read moreStock markets retreat as China data disappoints
Major stock markets and oil prices retreated Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries about China's struggling economy.
Read moreParis-Berlin direct daytime highspeed rail link launched
French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.
Read moreUK approves Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire
Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government Monday approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.
Read moreBrazil's fallen 'Emperor' Adriano bids farewell to football
Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano, nicknamed the 'Emperor' in his prime, bid farewell to football on Sunday in a testimonial match at the home of Flamengo, the club where his once promising career started.
Read moreIreland prop Furlong signs two-year contract extension
Tadhg Furlong has signed a two-year contract extension with Ireland and Leinster until the end of the 2026/27 season, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.
Read moreRescuers race to France's Mayotte as hundreds feared dead in cyclone
Rescuers raced against time Monday to reach survivors and supply urgent aid after a devastating cyclone ripped through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, destroying homes across the islands, with hundreds feared dead.
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