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Inquiry hears Afghan unlawful killings claims against UK special forces

Inquiry hears Afghan unlawful killings claims against UK special forces

UK special forces allegedly had a policy of executing "fighting age" males in Afghanistan even if they posed no threat, an independent inquiry probing claims of unlawful killings was told on Monday.

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Three things we learned from the Qatar Grand Prix

Three things we learned from the Qatar Grand Prix

Another masterful display and triumph from Max Verstappen ensured that Red Bull's newly-crowned three-time world champion celebrated a magnificent personal landmark weekend in style.

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New Zealand make 322-7 against Netherlands in World Cup

New Zealand make 322-7 against Netherlands in World Cup

Opener Will Young, Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham struck half centuries as New Zealand overcame some tight bowling by the Netherlands to post 322-7 in their World Cup clash on Monday.

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Israel imposes total siege on Gaza after Hamas surprise attack

Israel imposes total siege on Gaza after Hamas surprise attack

Israel imposed a total siege on the Gaza Strip Monday and cut off the water supply as it kept bombing targets in the Palestinian enclave in response to the Hamas surprise assault it has likened to the 9/11 attacks.

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Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 27 in Cameroon

Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 27 in Cameroon

At least 27 people have been killed after heavy rains caused a section of a hillside covered in precariously built houses to collapse in Cameroon's capital Yaounde.

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Fears over future of Armenian culture in Nagorno-Karabakh

Fears over future of Armenian culture in Nagorno-Karabakh

Most ethnic Armenians have fled the breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh since last month's lightning offensive by Azerbaijan, and some fear that the territory's culture is under threat.

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Oil soars as Hamas attack on Israel sparks war

Oil soars as Hamas attack on Israel sparks war

World oil prices spiked Monday after Hamas launched a shock deadly attack on Israel, which has declared war on Gaza, sparking fear of an escalating conflict in the crude-rich Middle East.

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Man City win gives Arsenal belief, says Martinelli

Man City win gives Arsenal belief, says Martinelli

Gabriel Martinelli says Arsenal's inherent belief will be boosted by beating champions Manchester City as Mikel Arteta's men seek to go one step further than last season.

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Frantic digging for families still trapped after Afghan quakes

Frantic digging for families still trapped after Afghan quakes

Rescue workers were digging Monday for families still trapped in the rubble of their ruined homes, two days after a series of earthquakes that killed more than 2,000 people in rural western Afghanistan.

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Wildcard Schwartzman knocks Fritz out of Shanghai Masters

Wildcard Schwartzman knocks Fritz out of Shanghai Masters

Wildcard Diego Schwartzman knocked world number eight Taylor Fritz out of the Shanghai Masters in a thrilling third-set tiebreaker on Monday, with top seed Carlos Alcaraz looking to claim a spot in the final 16.

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