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Statuette of architect among new cache of ancient Egyptian artifacts

Statuette of architect among new cache of ancient Egyptian artifacts

Egypt on Monday unveiled a cache of sarcophagi and bronze statuettes -- including one of pioneering architect Imhotep -- at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo.

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Bairstow ready for England's 'new journey'

Bairstow ready for England's 'new journey'

Jonny Bairstow is relishing the start of England's "new journey" against New Zealand at Lord's this week.

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EU leaders plead with Orban to back Russian oil ban

EU leaders plead with Orban to back Russian oil ban

EU leaders were hoping Monday to persuade Prime Minister Viktor Orban to back a watered-down oil embargo against Russia after a month of haggling over a blocked sanctions package.

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'No regrets' as Allyson Felix gets ready to retire

'No regrets' as Allyson Felix gets ready to retire

US athletics great Allyson Felix said Monday she had "no regrets" about her medal-studded sports career which she expects to wind up after this season.

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Lewandowski says 'my Bayern story has come to an end'

Lewandowski says 'my Bayern story has come to an end'

Robert Lewandowski said Monday that his time with Bayern Munich was over, without specifying his future plans, amid reports that Barcelona have made him an offer.

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Covid-hit Archbishop of Canterbury to miss queen's service

Covid-hit Archbishop of Canterbury to miss queen's service

The Archbishop of Canterbury said Monday he would miss a national service of thanksgiving for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee after testing positive for Covid.

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Around 100 dead in clashes between Chad gold miners

Around 100 dead in clashes between Chad gold miners

Around 100 people have died in clashes between gold miners in northern Chad, Defence Minister General Daoud Yaya Brahim said on Monday.

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Killer whale stranded in France's River Seine dies

Killer whale stranded in France's River Seine dies

A killer whale stranded for weeks in France's River Seine was found dead Monday after attempts to guide it back to sea failed and revealed it was severely sick, local authorities said.

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Ruud first Norwegian man to make French Open quarters

Ruud first Norwegian man to make French Open quarters

Eighth seed Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian man to reach the French Open quarter-finals on Monday with a four-set win against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz.

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Nigerian biker completes London-to-Lagos ride for polio campaign

Nigerian biker completes London-to-Lagos ride for polio campaign

A crowd cheered Kunle Adeyanju as he turned off his motorbike engine after completing an arduous 41-day trip to raise funds to fight polio in his native Nigeria.

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