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Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout
Cuba's power grid failed Sunday, causing another nationwide blackout, a state utility said in a social media post.
Oil prices sink on Middle East hopes, yen extends gains after joint intervention
Oil prices tumbled Monday as Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran will begin later in the day, while the yen extended gains after US and Japanese officials confirmed a rare joint intervention to prop up the currency.
US, Japan support yen with first joint intervention since 2011
Japan and the United States said Monday they were ready to act again following their first joint action in 28 years to boost the yen, after the beleaguered currency hit a four-decade low.
Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent
With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.
Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday
World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open champion after thunderstorms postponed the completion of Sunday's WTA final.
Returning to 'Ted Lasso' after break 'effortless': Hannah Waddingham
With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV's football comedy hit "Ted Lasso" is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch.
US dairy industry muscles up thanks to protein craze
Whey protein used to be considered a mere byproduct of cheesemaking, but the dietary supplement is now coveted due to high-protein diets popularized across social media -- an explosion that is radically reshaping the American dairy industry.
Trump says new Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack
US President Donald Trump said that new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on striking the Islamic republic to pursue a deal to end the war entering its sixth month.
Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds' four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Four Al-Fayed survivors told they were trafficking victims
Four women who allege abuse by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed were confirmed as victims of human trafficking by the UK's interior ministry, a group representing the survivors told AFP on Monday.
Trump says US support for Japanese yen a 'signal of friendship'
President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would financially benefit the US and world economy.
Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to 'step back'
Pop star Ariana Grande has dropped out of what would have been her debut appearance in London's West End, the show's producers said Sunday, as a representative for the singer said she wants to take a "step back" from the public eye.
Thorbjornsen earns maiden PGA win at Rocket Classic
Michael Thorbjornsen sank a 26-foot putt on the final green to secure his first PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic on Sunday, pulling clear of a crowded field including Xander Schauffele to win by two shots.
Sudan army drone attack on Darfur court kills 35
The Sudanese army on Sunday struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, a rights group said.
Greaves steadies West Indies in second Test against Pakistan
Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-shortened opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Trinidad on Sunday.
At least 72 died in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush, Spain says
At least 72 people died during the recent mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, Spanish officials said on Sunday, though Moroccan officials later presented a lower estimate.
Zverev says sanctions won't solve problem of bloated Masters events
Top seed Alexander Zverev said that money won't solve the problem of big-name absentees as the ATP Montreal Masters kicked off on Sunday without Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and injured Carlos Alcaraz.
Russian teen Liutova wins WTA Memphis title
Russian 16-year-old Kristina Liutova won the WTA Memphis title on Sunday, beating Darja Vidmanova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 to capture the crown in her first main-draw appearance.
Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was "in great shape" as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration looming over the campaign.
Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events
Alexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to the scene of his 2017 title in Canada.
Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg
Valentin Barco became Chelsea's seventh signing of the transfer window on Sunday after joining from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.
Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova is eager to get back to work at the WTA 1000 hard court tournament in Toronto after the whirlwind that followed her first Grand Slam title.
Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition
Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts over the future of the event.
Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title
Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won the women's British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her first major title in memorable style.
Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones
Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week.
Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment
Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking will be on the line at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, where the Belarusian star aims to extend her hard court dominance in the build up to her US Open title defense.
Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games
Emma Finucane sprinted into Commonwealth Games history with a fourth track cycling gold as New Zealand were crowned netball queens in the final day of action in Glasgow.
Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan
Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy.
At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja
As rescuers recovered the body of climbing legend Nirmal Purja on Sunday, grief rippled hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal at the school where he first displayed the grit that would make him world-famous.
'Spider-Man' soars to huge $355 million opening in North America
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day," Sony and Marvel's latest chapter in the comic book adventure starring Tom Holland as the iconic web-slinger, raked in a massive $355 million in its North American debut, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Tourists slowly return to French bay opposite huge wildfire
The sun shone bright on a southwestern French beach Sunday as some holidaymakers returned after a massive wildfire ripped through nearby pine forests for more than a week.
Handbag tosses and high-heeled sprints: Amsterdam celebrates Drag Olympics
Donning leopard print and fishnets, three drag queens take off from the starting line of a high-heel sprint track as an electrified crowd cheered at Amsterdam's Drag Olympics.