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Venetians plead 'please don't come' as tourists jam city
Venice's famed Rialto Bridge was jammed with tourists on Monday, the same day UNESCO recommended the watery city be put on its endangered list citing overtourism and other concerns.
Senegal opposition figure Sonko charged and detained: lawyer
Leading Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday was charged with fomenting insurrection and his party dissolved, stoking concerns about further unrest two months after fatal clashes.
Hamlin practices in full pads for first time since NFL collapse
Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin practiced in full pads on Monday for the first time since his cardiac arrest collapse during an NFL game last January.
Australia collapse in sight of Ashes series victory
Australia suffered a dramatic collapse in the last session of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Monday, reduced to 294-8 as England's Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes ripped through their batting order at The Oval.
Ugandans celebrate 30 years since Buganda king's coronation
Thousands of Ugandans on Monday thronged the palace grounds of the country's largest kingdom Buganda, defying rain as they danced and ululated to mark 30 years since the coronation of King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II.
Trump property manager in court over secret docs case
The property manager of Donald Trump's Florida estate made his first court appearance on Monday to face charges he helped the former president conceal top secret government documents.
France, Niger on familiar path to breakup in coup-prone Sahel
After bust-ups with Mali and Burkina Faso, France is now watching its relationship with Niger spiral downwards following the Sahel's third military takeover in as many years.
Senegal opposition figure Sonko formally charged and detained: lawyer
Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko on Monday was charged with fomenting insurrection, three days after being arrested at his home, one of his lawyers told AFP.
Six killed in central Ukraine as Moscow says it intensified strikes
A missile strike on a residential building in Ukraine killed six and wounded dozens on Monday, as Russia said it stepped up strikes against Ukrainian military facilities in response to attacks on its territory, including Moscow.
UN weighs Great Barrier Reef reprieve for Australia
The UN's cultural agency UNESCO said Monday its experts recommended giving Australia more time to boost protection of the Great Barrier Reef which the organisation's World Heritage Committee has threatened to declare "in danger".
UNESCO recommends putting Venice on heritage danger list
The UN's cultural agency UNESCO on Monday recommended that Venice be added to its list of world heritage in danger, saying the Italian authorities needed to step up efforts to secure the historic city and its surrounding lagoon.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Pakistan blast that killed 54
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Monday for a suicide bomb blast in Pakistan that killed at least 54 people, including 23 children, at a political party gathering ahead of elections due later this year.
Fighting in Lebanon Palestinian camp kills eight: new toll
Clashes in south Lebanon's Ain al-Helweh Palestinian refugee camp killed at least two people Monday, medics told AFP, bringing the death toll to eight since fighting erupted over the weekend.
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, signalling poll delay
Myanmar's junta extended the country’s state of emergency by six months on Monday, signalling a delay to elections they had pledged to hold as the military battles anti-coup fighters across the country.
Australia, Nigeria into World Cup last 16 but Canada dumped out
Co-hosts Australia surged into the Women's World Cup last 16 on Monday with Hayley Raso scoring twice in a 4-0 battering of Canada as Nigeria joined them in the knockout phase.
Tearful Sinclair says Canada World Cup flop 'a wake-up call'
Skipper Christine Sinclair called Canada's group-stage exit "a wake-up call" as she bid farewell on Monday to what is surely her last Women's World Cup.
Lady Gaga recalls 'magical' partnership with crooner Bennett
Lady Gaga, who was Tony Bennett's friend and collaborator in the final years of the hitmaker's life, over the weekend hailed their "magical" relationship and urged others not to "discount your elders."
Koran set alight at protest outside Sweden parliament
Two men set the Koran alight outside parliament in Stockholm on Monday, an AFP reporter saw, at a protest similar to previous ones that have sparked tensions between Sweden and Muslim nations.
Five killed in central Ukraine as Moscow says intensified strikes
A missile strike on a residential building in Ukraine killed five and wounded dozens on Monday, as Russia said it stepped up strikes against Ukrainian military facilities in response to attacks on its territory, including Moscow.
Equities edge higher as inflation moderates
Global stocks mostly pushed higher on Monday as investors remained optimistic interest rates won't go higher and China made moves to boost lacklustre growth.
Ireland coach Pauw says 'I decide' after skipper's intervention
Coach Vera Pauw said she made the decisions after skipper Katie McCabe pleaded for substitutions to be made in the second half of Ireland's 0-0 draw with Nigeria on Monday at the Women's World Cup.
Niger junta says France plotting to 'intervene militarily'
Niger's new junta on Monday accused France of seeking to "intervene militarily" to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum as tension mounted with the former colonial power and neighbours.
Nigeria into World Cup last 16 and likely date with England
Nigeria drew 0-0 with Ireland on Monday to seal their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup and a likely date with England.
Heineken profits slide as beer price hikes curb enthusiasm
Dutch brewer Heineken on Monday lowered its earnings outlook for the full year after price hikes to counter soaring costs battered beer sales, pushing down profits in the first half.
Dutch authorities tow fire-struck cargo ship to new location
A cargo ship packed with electric cars ablaze off the Dutch coast has been towed to a new temporary position, authorities said Monday, racing to prevent an ecological disaster.
Raso stars as Australia surge into last 16 and dump Canada out
Co-hosts Australia rescued their Women's World Cup hopes with a 4-0 thumping of Canada to sweep into the last 16 at the expense of the Olympic champions on Monday.
England captain Stokes drops Smith in Ashes finale
Ben Stokes gave Australia's Steve Smith a potentially match-changing reprieve after early wickets revived England's hopes of a series-levelling win on the last day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval on Monday.
Premier League to clamp down on players harassing referees
Premier League players have been warned they face harsher punishments for harassing referees as part of a raft of measures aimed at stamping out bad behaviour on the pitch.
Australia destroy Canada to surge into World Cup last 16
Co-hosts Australia surged into the Women's World Cup last 16 on Monday with Hayley Raso scoring twice in a 4-0 battering of Canada as Nigeria joined them in the knockout phase.
Record-breaking mountaineer Kristin Harila ready for a normal life
Newly minted world record-breaker Kristin Harila is done with 8,000-metre mountains and ready for a "normal life" after achieving her goal of giving women a rare role model in extreme climbing.
Coal versus forest: Turkish locals mobilised to save trees
Protecting their faces with scarves, local women are taking the frontlines against water cannons and tear gas fired by security forces in the southwest Turkey, resisting cutting of trees for the expansion of a coal mine.
Raso stars as Australia reach World Cup last 16 and dump Canada out
Hayley Raso scored twice for Australia in a statement 4-0 win over Canada as the fired-up co-hosts booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Monday at the expense of the Olympic champions.