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Australia limits migration
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Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park
President Donald Trump's administration has been quietly considering a proposal to give away a section of the renowned Yosemite National Park in California to a private developer, a report said Friday.
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Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1
Captain Marquinhos headed in a dramatic last-gasp equaliser as Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in stoppage time to snatch a 2-2 draw at Lille in Ligue 1 on Friday.
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Argentina seizes passports of grounded plane's Iranian crew
Five Iranian crew of a cargo plane grounded in Argentina since last week have had their passports temporarily seized pending a probe into possible links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, officials said Monday.
Amazon to start delivering by drone in California town
Amazon plans to start flying some purchases to customers later this year, the e-commerce giant said Monday, announcing drone delivery that will debut in a California town.
Injured Murray pulls out of Queen's
Andy Murray has been forced to pull out of Queen's due to an abdominal injury, but remains hopeful of being fit enough to compete at Wimbledon later this month.
Banned Mickelson hopes to play on PGA Tour again
Phil Mickelson said Monday he hopes to play PGA Tour events again in future despite being banned from the circuit after joining the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
Heard says online 'hate and vitriol' during Depp trial not 'fair'
Amber Heard said the "hate and vitriol" she suffered on social media during her libel trial against Johnny Depp was not "fair," but insisted in an interview released Monday she did not blame the jury for largely siding with her ex-husband.
New Zealand collapse gives England hope in tense second Test
New Zealand collapsed to 224-7 as England gave themselves a chance to chase a dramatic series victory by close of play on the fourth day of the second Test.
Ex-Olympic champion Monica Puig retires from tennis
Former Olympic tennis champion Monica Puig confirmed on Monday her retirement from the sport, saying her "body had enough" after four surgeries in three years.
Bayern confirm signing of Dutch midfielder Gravenberch
Bayern Munich on Monday confirmed the signing of Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch on a five-year deal - the second Ajax player they have recruited this summer.
Last-gasp challenge fails against UK's Rwanda asylum plan
UK campaigners on Monday failed in a last-gasp bid to stop the government's first flight of asylum seekers to Rwanda, as protests mounted against the policy.
F1 could make South Africa return: sources
Formula One could return to South Africa next season after a hiatus of more than 30 years, F1 sources said Monday.
Arsenal sign Brazilian teenager Marquinhos
Arsenal made their first move of the transfer window on Monday by securing the signing of Brazilian forward Marquinhos from Sao Paulo.
Kevin Spacey due in London court on Thursday: police
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey has been formally charged with sexual assault and will appear before a court in London later this week, police said on Monday.
Human remains found in Amazon search for journalist, expert
Human remains have been found in the search for a British journalist and Brazilian indigenous expert who disappeared deep in the Amazon after receiving threats, Brazil's president confirmed Monday.
New Zealand hit back after England's Anderson takes 650th Test wicket
Devon Conway scored 52 as New Zealand reached 114-2 at tea after England's James Anderson claimed his 650th Test wicket on the fourth day of the second Test.
Seventy Afghan couples marry in Kabul mass wedding
Dozens of Afghan women concealed in thick green shawls were married off in an austere mass wedding in Kabul on Monday, in a ceremony attended by hundreds of guests and gun-toting Taliban fighters.
US FDA says Pfizer Covid vaccine effective in kids under five
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said the Pfizer Covid vaccine is safe and effective in children under five, ahead of a meeting to weigh its authorization later this week.
Haaland satisfies Man City's need for a striker and status
Manchester City are still waiting for their moment of Champions League glory, but by winning the race to sign Erling Haaland they have established themselves as a go-to destination for Europe's top talent.
Spain in grip of heatwave as France braces for soaring temperatures
Spain was on Monday already in the grips of a heatwave expected to reach "extreme" levels, and France is bracing for one, too, as meteorologists blame the unusually high seasonal temperatures on global warming.
'Lightyear', animated film with lesbian kiss, banned in UAE
Disney's animated movie "Lightyear", which contains a lesbian kiss, has been banned from cinemas in the United Arab Emirates, officials said Monday without giving details.
Kane welcomes challenge from Haaland, Nunez for Golden Boot
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is welcoming the challenge he faces to win the Golden Boot next season from the arrival of Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez to the Premier League.
Tearful Marcelo wants to keep playing after leaving Real Madrid
Marcelo said an emotional goodbye to Real Madrid on Monday as the most decorated player in the club’s history but insisted he has no plans to retire.
Russia's Kasatkina helps cramp-hit Ukrainian Kalinina during Berlin WTA win
Russia's Daria Kasatkina raced to the rescue when her Ukrainian opponent Anhelina Kalinina suffered with cramp during their first-round match at Berlin's WTA grass-court tournament on Monday.
Gnabry, Ruediger to return for Germany at home to Italy
Germany coach Hansi Flick is expected to recall Serge Gnabry and Antonio Ruediger for Tuesday's Nations League match at home to European champions Italy.
England's Anderson takes 650th Test wicket to put pressure on New Zealand
James Anderson claimed his 650th Test wicket as England reduced New Zealand to 27-1 in their second innings at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test.
Haaland can 'get better' under Guardiola's guidance at Man City
Erling Haaland believes he will only improve working under Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after completing his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to the English champions on Monday.
Former tennis star Dokic says she came close to suicide
Australian former tennis star Jelena Dokic revealed on Monday that she came close to taking her own life just a few weeks ago.
Football rules board approves permanent use of five substitutes
Football's rules body on Monday said that five substitutes would be permanently introduced for all top games and that a 3D offside detector is closer to being introduced for this year's World Cup.
Ramsay Hunt, the disorder paralysing Justin Bieber's face
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Football guardians approve permanent use of five substitutes for top games
Football's rules body on Monday said that five substitutes would be permanently introduced for all top games and that an automatic offside detector is closer to being introduced for this year's World Cup.
WTO seeks shot in the arm with Covid jab IP idea
The WTO's search for a role in fighting the pandemic sharpened up on Monday as ministers seek a compromise to lift intellectual property rights on Covid-19 vaccines.
O'Sullivan says China in pole position to 'monopolise' snooker
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan said Monday that China is primed to "monopolise" the sport and boasts three or four players who have recently emerged as potential world champions.
Def Leppard: we'll still be rocking in 2035
Def Leppard have been rocking out for 45 years and have more than 100 million album sales under their belts, but they are adamant that no farewell tours are on the horizon.