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Vlahovic double sinks Sassuolo, Osimhen abused in Verona rout
Dusan Vlahovic fired Juventus to a comfortable 3-0 win over Sassuolo with a brace in Monday's Serie A opener while Victor Osimhen was racially abused by Verona fans in a thumping 5-2 win for Napoli.
Nunez red card costs Liverpool more ground in draw with Palace
Liverpool fought back with 10 men to prevent a first Premier League defeat in front of fans at Anfield since 2017 in a 1-1 draw on Monday as Darwin Nunez was sent off on his home debut.
Vlahovic double for Juve sinks Sassuolo, Napoli's Osimhen abused in Verona rout
Dusan Vlahovic fired Juventus to a comfortable 3-0 win over Sassuolo with a brace in Monday's Serie A opener while Victor Osimhen was racially abused by Verona fans in a thumping 5-2 win for Napoli.
Turkey's Kenyan-born Can wins second European 10,000m title
Turkey's Kenyan-born Yasemin Can won her second European 10,000m title in Munich on Monday as a trio of world-class heavyweights guaranteed their spots in respective finals.
Protests as Ruto declared winner of disputed Kenya vote
William Ruto was declared the winner of Kenya's close-fought presidential poll on a day of high drama Monday, with violent protests in his defeated rival's strongholds, claims of rigging and a split in the commission that oversaw the vote.
Nipsey Hussle gets posthumous Hollywood star
Slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot in Los Angeles, was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Monday.
Morata double fires Atletico to opening win at Getafe
Alvaro Morata struck twice to secure Atletico Madrid a 3-0 victory at Getafe in their opening game of the La Liga season on Monday.
Popovici clocks third fastest 200m freestyle to earn Euro gold
Romanian teenager David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.
Academy apologizes to indigenous star for historic Oscars abuse
Nearly 50 years after she was booed off the Oscars stage for declining Marlon Brando's award on his behalf in protest at the film industry's treatment of Native Americans, Sacheen Littlefeather has received an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group said Monday.
Violent protests erupt in parts of Kenya over vote
As news of Raila Odinga's loss in Kenya's presidential election filtered through to his stronghold of Kisumu on Monday, angry supporters streamed into the streets, hurling stones and alleging vote-rigging as police fired tear gas to disperse them.
UN resumes talks on high-seas treaty amid growing concerns
After four inconclusive sessions, UN member states on Monday resumed talks aimed at finally completing a treaty to protect the world's high seas, a vital yet fragile resource that covers nearly half the planet.
Napoli thump Verona as Osimhen racially abused
Napoli ran out convincing 5-2 winners at Verona on Monday in their opening match of the Serie A season which was marred by Victor Osimhen being targeted by racist abuse from the stands.
Injured Smith withdraws from BMW Championship
Australian star Cam Smith withdrew from this week's PGA Tour BMW Championship on Monday citing a hip injury, organisers confirmed.
Tuchel and Conte charged after Battle of the Bridge
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte have been charged with improper conduct after their explosive clashes in Sunday's stormy 2-2 draw.
Simon Stiell of Grenada named new UN climate chief
Grenada's former environment minister Simon Stiell was named Monday as the new UN Climate Change chief, replacing Patricia Espinosa of Mexico, the UN secretary-general's office said.
'Baba' Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan leader
Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts, has never achieved his presidential ambitions.
Target of Bolsonaro attacks to become Brazil election court chief
Openly reviled by President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes may have to show the stuff that earned him the nickname "RoboCop" as arbiter in polarizing, disinformation-plagued elections to decide the far-right incumbent's fate.
'Tank is empty': Dutch cycling star Dumoulin retires
Former Giro d'Italia winner and two-time Olympic silver medallist Tom Dumoulin announced his immediate retirement from cycling on Monday, saying that his "tank was empty".
Youngster Popovici eases to 'excellent' Euro 200m freestyle gold
Romania's David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.
Protests as Ruto declared president-elect in disputed vote outcome
William Ruto was Monday declared the victor of Kenya's hard-fought presidential poll, but the outcome sparked a split in the election commission and some violent protests in his defeated rival's strongholds.
Nadal missing from Spain's Davis Cup squad, Djokovic to play for Serbia
Rafael Nadal will sit out the group stage of the Davis Cup finals next month after not being named in the Spain team on Monday, while Novak Djokovic is set to lead group rivals Serbia.
Mexico prepares new plan for trapped miners after setback
Mexican authorities announced Monday a plan to seal leaks into a coal mine where 10 workers have been trapped for more than a week, after renewed flooding dealt a major setback to rescue efforts.
Rybakina off the mark in Cincinnati
Elena Rybakina earned her second victory since claiming the Wimbledon title, defeating Egyptian Mayar Sherif 6-3, 6-2 on Monday at the ATP/WTA Cincinnati Masters.
Youngster Popovici eases to Euro 200m freestyle gold
Romania's David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.
R. Kelly back in court to face further sex crimes charges
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year sentence for sex offenses, is back in court this week facing further charges.
William Ruto: From chicken hawker to Kenya's president-elect
President-elect William Ruto is one of Kenya's wealthiest men but has long portrayed himself as "hustler-in-chief" -- the champion of the poor and downtrodden.
Swiatek 'shy' about speaking to retiring Serena
Iga Swiatek confessed on Monday that even as the current WTA world number one she remains socially intimidated by Serena Williams.
Man City's Mendy was 'predator' pursuing women, rape trial hears
An English court on Monday heard that Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy, on trial for rape and sexual assault, was a "predator" who callously pursued vulnerable women.
Oil prices tumble on possible Iran deal, stuttering China economy
Oil prices slumped more than five percent Monday on the rising prospects of a return of Iranian oil to the market and data showing China's economic recovery stuttering under Covid-19 restrictions.
Greek phone-hacking scandal: investigative media's key role
Investigative journalism has emerged as a powerful force during Greece's phone-hacking scandal, rocking a government that tries to "control" the media landscape, experts say.
Kenya's Ruto declared president-elect amid results chaos
Deputy President William Ruto was Monday declared winner of Kenya's hard-fought presidential poll but the announcement was mired in controversy after several members of the election commission rejected the results.
Germans face big energy levy but government vows aid
German households face an energy surcharge reaching hundreds of euros in the wake of the Ukraine war, according to the rate published Monday, prompting the government to promise relief measures.