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Fast bowler Anrich Nortje was on Monday named in South Africa's 15-man squad for the Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan next month.

Asian and European markets slid Monday after traders trimmed bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts and oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

Nick Kyrgios's Australian Open return was short-lived Monday as the combustible home hero exited in straight sets in the first round while firing expletives at his coaching box.

Carlos Alcaraz launched his bid for a first Australian Open crown by dismantling Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets on Monday.

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a weekend drone attack on infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey.

Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, best known for his work on Benetton's provocative advertising campaigns in the 1980s and 1990s including one featuring an AIDS sufferer, died on Monday aged 82.

Japan's foreign minister held talks in South Korea with top officials Monday as the Asian neighbours seek to strengthen ties before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump.

Iga Swiatek said Monday she hopes a new coach and a fresh approach will help propel her to a first Australian Open title.

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin will have to wait a little longer for the long-anticipated maiden orbital flight of its brand-new rocket after a launch attempt dragged on for hours before being canceled due to unspecified technical issues.

Asian and European markets sank Monday after an outsized US jobs report dealt another blow to hopes for more interest rate cuts, while oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

Oliviero Toscani, the Italian fashion photographer known for his work on Benetton's provocative advertising campaigns, died Monday aged 82, his family announced.

Frances Tiafoe admitted Monday it was touch and go whether he would carry on after vomiting on court during a testing five-set win at the Australian Open.

More than a million members of an influential religious sect gathered in the Philippine capital on Monday, police said, opposing steps to unseat Vice President Sara Duterte.

Frances Tiafoe admitted Monday it was touch and go whether he would carry on after vomiting on court during a testing five-set win at the Australian Open.

World number one Jannik Sinner said he was relieved at his warm welcome despite a doping controversy as he powered into the Australian Open second round Monday with a hard-fought win over Nicolas Jarry.

Did US tech giant Apple abuse the dominant position of its app store in the UK? A trial opening Monday in which plaintiffs want more than one billion pounds is set to answer that question.

World number one Jannik Sinner was warmly welcomed on centre court despite a doping controversy and then powered into the Australian Open second round Monday with a hard-fought win over Nicolas Jarry.

Coco Gauff said she had "set the tone" for a deep Australian Open run after firing a warning shot to her rivals with a straight-sets defeat of a former champion in the first round Monday.

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 wounded while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.

Japan's Morinari Watanabe is a rank outsider to become International Olympic Committee president but he hopes his "crazy idea" to host the Games in five cities at once can spark debate.

Tropical storm Dikeledi barrelled towards Mozambique on Monday after leaving three dead in Madagascar and triggering floods in the French territory of Mayotte, less than a month after the cyclone-battered region was hit by Chido.

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff launched their Australian Open title bids with straight-sets wins on Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the first big casualty of the tournament.

Iga Swiatek battled past a gritty Katerina Siniakova in straight sets at the Australian Open on Monday to launch her quest for a sixth Grand Slam title and first at Melbourne Park.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told US President Joe Biden that his blocking of Nippon Steel's takeover of US Steel raised "strong" concerns in both countries, local media reported Monday.

The Washington Commanders won their first NFL playoff game since 2005 as a 37-yard field goal from Zane Gonzalez, which went in off the upright, earned them a 23-20 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild card round on Sunday.

Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas said "it sucks" after being on the end of the first big upset of the Australian Open on Monday, with the worst part having to hang around before his next tournament.

China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.

World number three Coco Gauff began her Australian Open campaign in style Monday but former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas became the biggest casualty of the tournament so far.

Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Monday with young American Alex Michelsen sending him packing in four sets.

Donald Trump is not typically known for his calm or reserve, but in a craftsman's workshop in rural China the US president-elect sits in divine contemplation.

Asian markets tumbled Monday after an outsized US jobs report dealt another blow to hopes for more interest rate cuts, while oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

In the shadow of Seoul's centuries-old Gwanghwamun Gate, young businesswoman Shin Ji-young wears a rainbow headband and waves a flag criticising South Korea's impeached president alongside thousands of protesters.