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McCullum sorry for England defeats after 'romantic' finish with Stokes

McCullum sorry for England defeats after 'romantic' finish with Stokes

Brendon McCullum has apologised for the unsuccessful end of his reign as England's Test coach, saying "it's time for someone else to have a go" while insisting it is "romantic" his tenure and that of former captain Ben Stokes ended in the same match.

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Trump declares Iran blockade back, says US will charge Hormuz fees

Trump declares Iran blockade back, says US will charge Hormuz fees

President Donald Trump declared the return of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday, saying Washington would impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as fighting once again flared over the vital waterway.

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New boss Alonso calls for Chelsea 'hunger'

New boss Alonso calls for Chelsea 'hunger'

Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to develop a "hunger" for victory in his first press conference as Blues boss at Stamford Bridge on Monday.

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Uganda opposition leader treason trial starts without lawyers

Uganda opposition leader treason trial starts without lawyers

The treason trial of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye opened on Monday but without his main defence lawyers after they were arrested or barred from the country.

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Trump says US reinstates Iran blockade, will be 'paid' for guarding Hormuz

Trump says US reinstates Iran blockade, will be 'paid' for guarding Hormuz

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports and "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz, where it would levy charges on shipping.

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Iraola vows to remain true to himself at Liverpool

Iraola vows to remain true to himself at Liverpool

Andoni Iraola said on Monday he wants to enjoy the "magic" linked with being the manager of Liverpool but is determined his Anfield appointment does not change him fundamentally.

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McCullum sorry for England Test defeats after Australia and India losses

McCullum sorry for England Test defeats after Australia and India losses

Brendon McCullum has apologised for the unsuccessful end of his reign as England's Test coach, saying "it's time for someone else to have a go".

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Volkswagen confirms weighing up to 50,000 more job cuts

Volkswagen confirms weighing up to 50,000 more job cuts

Volkswagen's boss told employees Monday a further 50,000 jobs could go at the struggling auto giant, according to an internal memo seen by AFP, confirming reports the group is targeting 100,000 cuts worldwide.

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Trump says US 'taking over' Hormuz as fighting with Iran flares

Trump says US 'taking over' Hormuz as fighting with Iran flares

The United States is "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz and will be paid for protecting it, US President Donald Trump declared on Monday, as Washington and Tehran once again fought over the vital waterway.

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Yemen government says attacked Sanaa airport, reviving dormant conflict

Yemen government says attacked Sanaa airport, reviving dormant conflict

Yemen's internationally-recognised government said it struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport on Monday, its biggest flare-up in years with the rebels, who blamed the authorities' Saudi backers for the attack and threatened retaliation.

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