Nadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit, Swiatek through
Rafael Nadal says he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday, after Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner eased through their openers.
Read moreSwiatek breezes into round two at French Open
Iga Swiatek kicked off her bid for a fourth French Open title by dropping just three games in a trademark demolition of French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean in the first round on Monday.
Read moreFirebrand Armenian cleric suspends religious duties to challenge PM
A charismatic Armenian cleric spearheading anti-government protests temporarily stepped down from his religious post on Monday to mount a direct challenge to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Read moreFrench Open fans get behind 'super hero' Nadal
From Australia, China and the United States, Rafael Nadal fans descended on a chilly and damp Roland Garros on Monday, hoping to inspire their "super hero" to victory at the French Open.
Read moreSixteen dead after cyclone batters Bangladesh and India
Millions of people in low-lying areas of Bangladesh and India on Monday surveyed the tangled wreckage left by a powerful cyclone that killed at least 16 people, destroyed thousands of homes, smashed seawalls and flooded cities.
Read moreFrench assisted dying bill to be debated in parliament
France's parliament was on Monday set to start debating a deeply controversial right-to-die bill backed by President Emmanuel Macron who has made it a flagship reform of his second term.
Read moreAlexander-Arnold adamant tame finish cannot disguise Liverpool's progress
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted Liverpool had a good season despite a lacklustre end to Jurgen Klopp's last campaign in charge at Anfield.
Read moreNadal bidding to avoid early French Open exit, Sinner shines
Rafael Nadal says he will be facing "one of the toughest opponents possible" when he plays Alexander Zverev in the French Open first round on Monday, after Jannik Sinner eased through his opener.
Read moreSinner cruises into French Open second round
Second seed Jannik Sinner swatted aside Wimbledon quarter-finalist Christopher Eubanks in straight sets to reach the French Open second round on Monday.
Read moreEngland's Willis happy with life in Toulouse despite Test exile
Jack Willis is enjoying his time in Toulouse so much he has no plans to return to England despite his Test career stalling due to playing abroad.
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