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Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady wants to cap his return from international exile with more exploits at football's biggest tournaments.
A final goodbye at the queen's beloved home
The royal family celebrated a "life of service, love and faith" as they bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II in an intimate ceremony inside the grounds of her beloved Windsor Castle on Monday.
Brad Pitt unveils his sculptures at a first art show
In the actor's first-ever public art exhibition, Brad Pitt has unveiled his sculptures in a lakeside art museum in Finland, the gallery said on Monday.
London pub split between indifference and awe for queen's funeral
Drinkers at the Queen Elizabeth pub in south London were divided on Monday between those glued to the television and others who couldn't care less about the funeral of Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Emotion and majesty at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Queen Elizabeth II's funeral service at Westminster Abbey on Monday ebbed between moments of triumph and peace, lament and emotion -- and awesome majesty.
Babar Azam hopes to regain batting form in England T20Is
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Monday that he hopes a seven-match series against England starting in Karachi this week will help him return to his best scoring form, after a lean Asia Cup earlier this month.
'Part of history': hushed crowds pack London for queen's funeral
Mourners packing the streets of central London on Monday for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral watched in awe as the coffin of the only monarch most Britons have ever known made its final journey.
Change in livestock food could feed a billion people: study
Diverting grain and other feed for livestock to human consumption could boost food supply sufficiently to feed an additional billion people, according to research released on Monday.
Trouble afoot? Macron's sneakers cause stir online
French President Emmanuel Macron's choice of footwear during his trip to London ahead of the queen's funeral caused an outpouring of commentary -- and disinformation -- online.
'Fab four': still estranged but side by side for the queen
Princes William and Harry and their wives Catherine and Meghan -- once dubbed the "fab four" -- walked together behind Queen Elizabeth II's coffin Monday, just as the royal brothers did 25 years ago for their mother Princess Diana.
Springboks recall Arendse, Nkosi for Argentina Test
Wingers Kurt-Lee Arendse and Sibusiso Nkosi have been recalled by South Africa ahead of a final round Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Durban on Saturday.
Lloris, Hernandez join France's Nations League injury list
Captain Hugo Lloris and defender Theo Hernandez have joined France's growing injury list ahead of this week's Nations League games against Austria and Denmark, the French Football Federation (FFF) said on Monday.
'I was part of it': hushed crowds pack London for queen's funeral
Mourners packing the streets of central London Monday for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral watched in awe as the coffin of the only monarch most Britons have ever known made its final journey.
George and Charlotte follow great-grandmother's coffin
Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren George and Charlotte attended her funeral on Monday, signalling the more prominent role they will now play as the children of the first in line for the throne.
Judo great Riner to miss worlds with ankle injury
French judo great Teddy Riner said Monday he has been forced to pull out of the world championships next month because of an ankle injury.
Wedding, coronation, now funeral: emotive farewell to queen
Queen Elizabeth II was married and crowned in Westminster Abbey. In death, she entered and departed the thousand-year-old church to the same words of prayer: "May God grant to the living, grace; to the departed, rest."
African players in Europe: Awoniyi scores as Forest struggle
A goal by Nigerian Taiwo Awoniyi could not prevent promoted Nottingham Forest losing 3-2 at home to Fulham at the weekend and remaining in the Premier League relegation zone.
US created 'industry of litigation' Iran tells top UN court
Iran accused the United States of creating an "industry of litigation" over terror claims against Tehran as it opened its bid at the UN's top court Monday to unfreeze billions of dollars in assets frozen by Washington.
Benin welcomes Hollywood take on women warriors
Benin's historic female warriors known as the Amazons of Dahomey are legendary across West Africa, but a Hollywood production is bringing them back into the limelight.
China health chief tells public not to touch foreigners after first monkeypox case
A top Chinese health official has warned the public to avoid "skin-to-skin contact with foreigners" to prevent the spread of monkeypox after the country confirmed its first case.
'Part of history': crowds jam London for queen's funeral
Huge crowds packed central London on Monday to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as people from across the United Kingdom and beyond paid their final respects.
Norway's Waerenskjold wins men's U23 world time-trial title
Soren Waerenskjold showcased his potential with a powerful ride to clinch the under-23 men's time-trial title Monday, Norway's second rainbow jersey at cycling's road world championships in Australia.
Crowds jam London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Huge crowds built in central London overnight and from early morning on Monday to secure a spot to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.
Biden warns China and Russia, hedges on seeking reelection
President Joe Biden issued forceful warnings to China and Russia on Sunday and expressed optimism over the US economic rebound, but surprised many by hedging on whether he'll seek reelection.
France's Garcia eyes Paris Olympics after past 'disaster'
The Olympics have been "a disaster" for France's Caroline Garcia but the in-form tennis star is hoping to redress the balance on home turf at the 2024 Paris Games.
Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns
Rugby Australia has written to the sport's governing body about "overbearing officials", after the Wallabies were denied victory against New Zealand by a controversial refereeing decision.
'It's massive, a final' - All Blacks eye Rugby Championship title
All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith said on Monday that it was "very special" to host Australia at Eden Park on Saturday with the chance to clinch The Rugby Championship title.
Struggling Osaka aiming to break slump as Pan Pacific Open returns
Struggling Naomi Osaka admitted Monday that she had gone through "more down than up" this year as she tries to break out of her slump at her home Pan Pacific Open this week.
Iran to open UN fight to free billions frozen in US
Iran opens its legal battle before the UN's top court Monday to unfreeze billions of dollars in US assets, which Washington says must go to victims of terrorist attacks blamed on Tehran.
China lifts weeks-long lockdown on southwest megacity Chengdu
Millions of people in the Chinese megacity of Chengdu emerged Monday from a Covid-19 lockdown that had closed schools, disrupted businesses and forced residents to stay home for over two weeks.
Rattled Taiwan hit by more aftershocks
Aftershocks struck southeastern Taiwan on Monday, including a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that was felt in the capital Taipei, a day after a more powerful tremor killed one person and injured around 150 others.
King George VI Memorial Chapel: the queen's last resting place
Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle's St George's Chapel, alongside her mother, father, sister and husband.