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US startup Anthropic on Monday announced the launch of its new generative artificial intelligence model, Claude Sonnet 4.5, which it says is the world's best for computer programming.

President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday and won cautious backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned he was still ready to "finish the job" against Hamas.

Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season better and stronger and can't wait to get back on the court when the San Antonio Spurs begin their NBA campaign.

LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.

Jose Mourinho insists he will receive a warm welcome from the Chelsea fans who once turned on him when the former Blues boss returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica on Tuesday.

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.

Michigan's governor on Monday asked Americans to "lower the temperature" after the latest violence in her state, as authorities search for a motive in a Mormon church attack the day before.

South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.

Global rugby chiefs indicated Monday the proposed breakaway R360 league could yet have a role to play in a women's game buoyed by a successful World Cup in England if it can be aligned with the current fixture schedule.

Inter Milan announced on Monday profits of 35.4 million euros ($40 million) for the 2024/25 season, the first time the club's accounts have been in the black for 15 years.

Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets across Madagascar on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse the latest bout of unrest in the poor country that the UN said had left at least 22 people dead in less than a week.

Taliban authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide shutdown of communications, weeks after they began severing fibre optic connections to prevent "vice".

Serbian police have arrested 11 people over hate-motivated acts in France and Germany, including defacing Jewish sites and placing pigs' heads near mosques, authorities said Monday.

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Monday condemned Emma Watson as "ignorant" over her transgender rights views, in a stinging riposte to the former child star.

Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons but left open the door to diplomacy.

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he made the "hardest decision" of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe to sleep.

US rock icon Bruce Springsteen spoke out in defense of America as a "land of hope and dreams" and against "hatred" during a surprise appearance at the New York premiere of his new biopic.

Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown.

Britain's interior minister proposed tough new rules on Monday for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, as the ruling Labour party sought to bolster its fight against the hard right at its annual conference.

US President Donald Trump was upbeat about the chances of a Gaza deal Monday as he hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to push the Israeli prime minister to accept his peace plan.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team's all-round depth gives them a "high chance" of winning the Women's Cricket World Cup title, especially as they play on home soil.

President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive stalled spending negotiations on the eve of a looming US government shutdown.

Two Bulgarian officials have been sacked for demanding bribes from a lorry convoy carrying equipment for British pop star Robbie Williams's tour, authorities said on Monday.

A German music rights body is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, claiming the US tech giant's AI systems reproduced several artists' lyrics without permission, a court heard Monday.

A specially developed cannabis extract relieves chronic lower back pain, according to a clinical trial published Wednesday that experts are calling the first high-quality evidence that something in the cannabis plant can treat pain.

Ismaila Sarr and Antoine Semenyo are among the most prolific players at the start of this Premier League season after both scored at the weekend.

Thousands gathered for renewed anti-government demonstrations Monday in several cities across Madagascar including the capital where security forces dispersed crowds with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.

A German man has won 15.3 million euros ($18 million) in the lottery after discovering a forgotten ticket in his coat pocket six months after he bought it.

Home hero Zheng Qinwen's return to action ended with heartache in Beijing as she became one of five players to retire hurt Monday at the China Open, but Jannik Sinner moved unscathed into the semi-finals.

French group TotalEnergies on Monday announced plans to increase oil, gas and electricity production while cutting spending by $7.5 billion between 2026-2030.

Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown.

Rugby chiefs said on Monday they had no qualms over England's dominance of the women's game after the Red Roses beat Canada in the World Cup final to extend their unbeaten run to 33 matches.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday his team is still growing in personality and spirit, following their thrashing by Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Dolly Parton, 79, has postponed her upcoming Las Vegas concerts due to "health challenges," the American country music legend announced, although she stressed she is not yet ending her glittering career.

Enzo Maresca says there is "no reason to panic" over Chelsea's mini-slump, highlighting the impact of a series of red cards as he prepares to welcome Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge.

Global players' union FIFPro on Monday sounded the alarm over the dangers of playing in extreme heat at the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Jaguar Land Rover on Monday said it will partially restart production in the coming days after a damaging cyberattack halted operations at its UK factories.