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Former child star actress Hayden Panettiere dead at 36
Hayden Panettiere, a former child star actress who went on to play roles in the popular TV series "Heroes" and "Nashville," has died aged 36.
Kolisi and Nche may miss South Africa Test against New Zealand
South Africa captain and flanker Siya Kolisi and prop Ox Nche could miss the first Test against New Zealand, head coach Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam doubtful for England opener
Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam remains in doubt for the first Test against England starting Wednesday as he recovers from a finger injury.
Rain halts India push after Dinusha century lifts Sri Lanka
Sonal Dinusha struck a defiant century to save Sri Lanka from following on before rain halted play on the third day of the opening Test in Galle on Monday.
Crowds turn out for 'Total Eclipse' singer Bonnie Tyler's funeral
Hundreds of people joined mourners on Monday for the funeral of Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, with fans singing along to the star's song "It's a Heartache" as her coffin was carried into church.
Dinusha hits century as Sri Lanka post 284 in first India Test
India took a first innings lead of 178 runs in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday after bowling out the hosts for 284 on day three in Galle.
'Nowhere to run': Indonesian quake survivors plead for help
Sulistiyah labours over a pot of rice cooking outdoors for a group of displaced people bracing for a third night sleeping on the ground under a tent after a deadly earthquake jolted east Indonesia.
Cambridge head slams 'feeding frenzy' over dead academic
The head of Cambridge university on Monday condemned a "racist feeding frenzy" prompted by plagiarism claims against the black academic Jason Arday, who was found dead last week after resigning from his post.
Vingegaard brings curtain down on season
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard will not race again this season as he is still recovering from the broken collarbone he suffered in this year's race, his team Visma-Lease a bike announced on Monday.
Ebola outbreak now DR Congo's deadliest ever
A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the country's deadliest ever after killing more than 2,300 people in three months, government figures showed on Monday.
Dickwella, Dinusha hit fifties as Sri Lanka fight back
Sonal Dinusha and Niroshan Dickwella struck half-centuries Monday as Sri Lanka recovered to post 215–5 at tea on day three in the first Test against India in Galle.
Nearly 13,000 displaced by deadly Indonesian quake await aid
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices.
Germany's coalition split over putting climate in constitution
As much of Europe swelters under a heatwave, a group of German ministers wants to enshrine climate protection in the constitution, a plan that sparked pushback from within the government Monday.
Bangladesh Test cricket reboot delivers in style with historic win
Bangladesh's stunning Test win in Australia was years in the making, tracing its roots to reforms introduced after a crisis period in 2019.
Ukraine badminton star: 'How can you feel normal when bombs are falling?'
Polina Buhrova of Ukraine said that playing at badminton's world championships was a show of defiance, but asked: "How can you feel normal when bombs and drones are falling?"
Rain brings respite as Belgium wrestles massive wildfire
Much-needed rain brought some respite Monday to firefighters on their fourth day battling Belgium's worst wildfire in a century, which has scorched vast expanses of nature reserve on the German border.
Indian marble waste dump becomes unlikely tourist attraction
A sprawling expanse of white marble waste in India is drawing tourists, filmmakers and social media enthusiasts to a landscape that looks more like a snow-covered valley than a dumping ground.
Coach says Australia 'let standards slip' in shock Bangladesh loss
Coach Andrew McDonald admitted Monday that Australia "let our standards slip" in a stinging first home Test loss to Bangladesh, but defended his ageing team saying they have "a fair bit of cricket left in them".
India take control of Galle Test as Sri Lanka slump to 99-5
India's bowlers took five wickets in the first session on day three of the opening Test to reduce Sri Lanka to 99-5 at lunch in Galle on Monday.
Hawaii recovery efforts begin as Lala downgraded, moves west
Clean-up efforts were underway on Sunday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm, rolled past Hawaii's Big Island and dumped heavy rain across the US Pacific state.
Australia's mushroom murderer appeals conviction
Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson launches an appeal Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder case that made headlines worldwide.
Food safety crackdown snares Mumbai's famed restaurants
When food safety inspectors raided a Mumbai dessert parlour famed for its ice cream sandwiches last month, they found rats, houseflies and expired flavouring agents.
The Nigerian fishing community being eaten up by the Atlantic
The beach shrinks every year in Ayetoro, in southern Nigeria, and what is left is peppered with the remains of homes swallowed by the ocean -- some years ago, some just months prior.
Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside.
Photos, memories all that remain for Colombia's bereaved after quake
In Torres del Limonar, a Cali residential complex that collapsed in Monday's earthquake, people pick through rubble to recover victims' belongings and return them to grieving families.
Axe hangs over Australian batters after Darwin 'disaster'
Australia's humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has accelerated calls for regeneration of its ageing Test team with opener Jake Weatherald and the inconsistent Marnus Labuschagne in the firing line.
Sabalenka squeezes out win on sixth match point in Cincinnati
World number one Aryna Sabalenka needed six match points to subdue Talia Gibson on Sunday and join reigning Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva in the third round of the Cincinnati Masters.
Opening arguments expected in Tupac murder trial
Opening arguments were expected on Monday in the trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, 30 years after one of America's most influential rappers was gunned down in Las Vegas.
As machinery removes rubble, hopes for survivors from Colombian quake dwindle
The noise of backhoes, cranes and bulldozers echoed across Colombia's quake-hit cities on Sunday as workers labored to remove rubble, though the chance of finding survivors was slim a week after the disaster.
Top-ranked Scheffler powers to PGA St. Jude Championship victory
World number one Scottie Scheffler powered to an eight-stroke victory in the St. Jude Championship on Sunday, capturing his first PGA Tour title since January.
Jacquet scores on Liverpool debut in friendly win over Como
Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola's Reds ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Como at Anfield on Sunday.
Hawaii's Big Island begins recovery efforts as Hurricane Lala downgrades, moves west
Damage assessments and clean up efforts began Sunday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm overnight, rolled past Hawaii's Big Island and kept dumping heavy rain across the US Pacific state's archipelago.