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Atletico sign Man City striker Alvarez

Atletico sign Man City striker Alvarez

Atletico Madrid signed striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City on Monday in a deal reported to be worth up to 85 million euros ($93 million).

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Calls for Gaza truce grow, Hamas wants Biden plan implemented

Calls for Gaza truce grow, Hamas wants Biden plan implemented

International pressure mounted Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza as Britain, France and Germany made a joint plea for an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas with "no further delay".

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Kool amid the chaos lands Dutchwoman Tour de France first stage win

Kool amid the chaos lands Dutchwoman Tour de France first stage win

Dutch rider Charlotte Kool kept her head amid a chaotic bunched sprint finish to win the first stage of the women's Tour de France on Monday.

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Ex-Olympic diving champion Daley says 'right time' to retire

Ex-Olympic diving champion Daley says 'right time' to retire

Former Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley said Monday it was the "right time" to retire as Britain's most successful diver walked away from the sport following the Paris Games.

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Greece's marble mountain burns in wildfires

Greece's marble mountain burns in wildfires

Thick grey smoke engulfed Mount Pentelicus that dominates Athens on Monday as the Greek capital battled the infernal fallout from what promises to be its hottest summer on record.

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Kool wins first stage as women's Tour de France gets underway

Kool wins first stage as women's Tour de France gets underway

Dutch rider Charlotte Kool raced to victory following a bunched sprint finish at the first stage of the women's Tour de France on Monday.

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Former Olympic champion Tom Daley retires from diving

Former Olympic champion Tom Daley retires from diving

Former Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley announced his retirement from diving on Monday following the Paris Games.

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Putin orders army to 'dislodge' Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border

Putin orders army to 'dislodge' Ukraine as over 120,000 flee border

President Vladimir Putin ordered his army on Monday to "dislodge" Ukrainian troops who have entered Russian territory as authorities said over 120,000 people had been evacuated away from the fighting.

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Calls for Gaza truce grow, Hamas urges Biden plan implementation

Calls for Gaza truce grow, Hamas urges Biden plan implementation

International pressure mounted Monday for a ceasefire in Gaza, with Britain, France and Germany issuing a joint plea for an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas with "no further delay".

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Vienna Opera Ball stalwart Lugner dies aged 91

Vienna Opera Ball stalwart Lugner dies aged 91

Austrian construction tycoon and socialite Richard Lugner, who made headlines for bringing the world's VIPs to Vienna's famous Opera Ball, has died aged 91, according to local media citing family sources.

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