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Europe to hold competition to build space cargo ship

Europe to hold competition to build space cargo ship

The European Space Agency announced Monday it would hold a competition between firms to build a ship to deliver cargo to the International Space Station, in a potential first step towards independent missions carrying astronauts.

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Semenya case set for ECHR Grand Chamber final ruling

Semenya case set for ECHR Grand Chamber final ruling

The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) agreed Monday to rule on the case of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya, who has been barred from competing over her refusal to take medication to lower her testosterone levels.

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Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'stooping so low'

Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'stooping so low'

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews branded Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan as "disgraceful" after he became the first player in 146 years of international cricket to be given "timed out" in a bitter World Cup clash.

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Luis Enrique 'optimistic' as homebodies PSG face San Siro test

Luis Enrique 'optimistic' as homebodies PSG face San Siro test

Luis Enrique feels positive about Paris Saint-Germain's chances in Tuesday's Champions League clash at AC Milan despite an uncertain away record in his first few months at the helm.

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Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'timed out' World Cup dismissal

Mathews brands Shakib 'disgraceful' for 'timed out' World Cup dismissal

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews branded Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan as "disgraceful" after he became the first player in 146 years of international cricket to be given "timed out" in a bitter World Cup clash.

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Competition proposed to deliver European space cargo to ISS

Competition proposed to deliver European space cargo to ISS

The European Space Agency on Monday proposed a competition between European firms to build a ship that would deliver cargo to the International Space Station.

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Three things we learned from the Brazilian Grand Prix

Three things we learned from the Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen and Red Bull continued their domination of the Formula One season on Sunday while their rivals, once again, toiled in frustrated pursuit.

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'Woman of the Year' Hermoso fights on in 'forced kiss' scandal

'Woman of the Year' Hermoso fights on in 'forced kiss' scandal

Jenni Hermoso, who shot to worldwide attention after a forced kiss marred the Spanish World Cup triumph, has been voted Woman of the Year by GQ's Spanish edition and spoken of her hopes to leave a lasting legacy.

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'A huge blow': Newcastle's Burn to miss two months with spinal injury

'A huge blow': Newcastle's Burn to miss two months with spinal injury

Newcastle defender Dan Burn is set to miss "a couple of months" with a spinal injury, manager Eddie Howe announced on Monday.

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British Steel green furnace switch sparks jobs warning

British Steel green furnace switch sparks jobs warning

Chinese-owned British Steel on Monday launched plans to replace its coal-powered blast furnaces with electric technology that emits less pollution, but unions warned it would threaten up to 2,000 jobs.

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