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Nkunku won't be instant fix, warns Chelsea boss Pochettino

Nkunku won't be instant fix, warns Chelsea boss Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has urged Chelsea fans not to expect Christopher Nkunku to instantly solve his team's problems as the France forward prepares for a possible debut in Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final against Newcastle.

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Paris 1924 'Chariots of Fire' stadium ready for Games century on

Paris 1924 'Chariots of Fire' stadium ready for Games century on

The stadium that was the main site for the 1924 Paris Olympics is ready, a century later, to welcome hundreds of participants and tens of thousands of spectators for next year's Summer Olympic Games in the French capital.

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US affirms support for Israel as calls mount for Gaza ceasefire

US affirms support for Israel as calls mount for Gaza ceasefire

The United States vowed Monday it would continue to arm Israel in its campaign against Hamas, even as it called for more humanitarian aid to Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip.

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Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 13, injures 178

Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 13, injures 178

Thirteen people have been killed and 178 others injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, bringing it to a standstill and causing substantial damage.

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Club World Cup a 'privilege' for Man City despite workload concerns: Guardiola

Club World Cup a 'privilege' for Man City despite workload concerns: Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said the European champions are privileged to be in Saudi Arabia, aiming to win the Club World Cup for the first time, despite raising concerns over an expanded version of the competition.

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Security Council mulls Monday vote on new Gaza ceasefire call

Security Council mulls Monday vote on new Gaza ceasefire call

Ten days after an American veto, the UN Security Council could vote Monday on a new resolution calling for an "urgent and sustainable cessation of hostilities" in Gaza, as Washington exhibits growing impatience with key ally Israel.

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Vatican authorises blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats

Vatican authorises blessings for same-sex couples, with caveats

The Vatican on Monday approved blessings for same-sex couples, a hugely contested issue in the Catholic Church, as long as they are not in contexts related to civil unions or weddings.

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin pushes back return to space

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin pushes back return to space

Blue Origin on Monday postponed its long-awaited return to space, citing technical reasons and promising to try again later this week.

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Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 11, injures 88

Explosion, blaze at Guinea fuel depot kills 11, injures 88

Eleven people have been killed and 88 others seriously injured after a powerful explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday, bringing it to a standstill.

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Man charged with drunk driving after crash close to Biden

Man charged with drunk driving after crash close to Biden

A 46-year-old man is facing drunk driving charges after his car crashed into a US Secret Service vehicle attached to President Joe Biden's motorcade, police said Monday.

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