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Investigators combed on Monday through the wreckage of a huge fire at a Bangkok bar that killed least 27 people and injured dozens, Thailand's worst such incident for almost two decades.

Firefighting aircraft battled to contain a wildfire raging in a forest south of Paris for a second day on Monday, with the blaze forcing some residents from their homes as the region baked in a latest heatwave.

Oil prices jumped more than four percent on Monday after another flare-up between the United States and Iran that threatened their already fragile truce, while South Korean stocks plunged as tech firms were hit by a fresh rout.

"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill died in Australia on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement that described the beloved actor's death as "sudden and unexpected".

To ban or not to ban children from all social media? That is the big question facing the European Union in its bid to protect minors from harmful content.

The United States struck Iran Monday for a second day running, drawing Tehran's reprisals against US allies in the Gulf as the foes battle over the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

A huge fire in a Bangkok bar killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, officials and witnesses said Monday, the deadliest such incident in Thailand for almost two decades.

French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy summer travel weekend and piling more misery on a region sweltering through its latest heatwave.

Oil prices jumped more than four percent Monday after another flare-up between the United States and Iran that threatened their already fragile truce, while Seoul led losses in most Asian stock markets as tech firms suffered another selloff.

Competition is fierce for professional photographers at Beijing's tourist hotspots, including a scenic lake where women in flowy traditional robes pose for snaps to share on Xiaohongshu, China's massively popular lifestyle app.

Every summer, Alberto Gomez lives with a fear most people never consider.

American Football's NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport.

Jose Contreras felt safe from deportation under a program launched years ago under Barack Obama, but the Trump administration expelled him anyway.

Lamine Yamal is hoping to emulate Kylian Mbappe by winning the World Cup as a teenager, but first his Spain side will have to get the better of France and their superstar captain in Tuesday's semi-final.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to sort out two-way star Shohei Ohtani's nagging knee trouble as their bid for a third consecutive World Series crown hits the halfway stage.

Steven Fisk rolled in a short par putt at the third playoff hole to top Taylor Pendrith and capture his second US PGA Tour title at the ISCO Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green detailed his recruiting pitch to LeBron James on his podcast on Sunday, hoping to play alongside the NBA all-time scoring leader next season.

The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire.

A massive fire in a Bangkok bar late Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured dozens, sending screaming patrons fleeing as flames shot from the entrance, according to officials and video verified by AFP.

Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

Alexander Zverev insisted he can surpass Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz as the preeminent force in tennis despite his painful loss in Sunday's Wimbledon final.

Sophie Ecclestone said it felt good to have regained family bragging rights from her brother after a five-wicket haul in the inaugural women's Test at Lord's on Sunday gained the England left-arm spinner a prized place on the dressing room honours board.

France and Spain will meet in a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown on Tuesday, with Les Bleus bidding to reach a third straight final and La Roja still in contention to follow their triumph at Euro 2024 by claiming the biggest prize of all.

French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy summer travel weekend and piling more misery on a region sweltering through its latest heatwave.

A month after the expanded, 48-team tournament kicked off, the World Cup is down to the semi-final stage with France and Spain preparing to face off on Tuesday before holders Argentina renew their bitter rivalry with England the following day.

Jannik Sinner said he still considers winning Grand Slam tournaments a "very, very rare" achievement, despite securing his fifth major title on Sunday by defending his Wimbledon crown.

The official death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes rose to nearly 4,500 on Sunday, as the government reported more than 19,500 people were now living in camps due to the destruction.

England have left the door ajar for Andy Flower to return as their Test coach after announcing Sunday that Brendon McCullum had been sacked from his red-ball role.

Conor McGregor said Sunday his right knee was fine before he injured it on the first kick of his mixed martial arts showdown with Max Holloway to end a five-year layoff.

South Korea's Tom Kim ended a three-year wait for a professional golf title with a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open on Sunday.

Yastika Bhatia said it felt "unbelievable" to have gained a coveted place on the Lord's honours boards after becoming the first woman to score a Test century at the 'Home of Cricket' on Sunday.

Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner admitted Alexander Zverev pushed him to the brink in a full-blooded final as the Italian clinched an "amazing" fifth Grand Slam title.

Jannik Sinner was at his clinical best as he successfully defended his Wimbledon title with a bruising four-set victory over French Open champion Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.

Fresh attacks rocked Iran and Kuwait on Sunday evening as Tehran and Washington squared off over the Strait of Hormuz, offering contradicting statements as to whether the vital waterway was open to traffic.

South Korea's Ryu Hae-ran defeated Canadian Brooke Henderson with a birdie on the first play-off hole to win her second women's major this season at the Evian Championship on Sunday.

Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattin, who was sent off in the 1966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed.

Spain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players".

Former Argentina captain Antonio Rattín, who was sent off in the 19966 World Cup quarter-final against England, died on Saturday at the age of 89, his club Boca Juniors confirmed.

Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted.