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Trump slaps allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs

Trump slaps allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs

US President Donald Trump said Monday he was slapping 25 percent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, in his first letters to trading partners ahead of a deadline to reach a deal with Washington.

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Belgian Merlier wins crash-marred Tour de France dash to Dunkirk

Belgian Merlier wins crash-marred Tour de France dash to Dunkirk

Belgian Tim Merlier pipped Italian Jonathan Milan right at the line to win stage three of the Tour de France at Dunkirk on Monday, as Mathieu van der Poel retained the race lead.

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Celebs light up Schiaparelli to open Paris Haute Couture Week

Celebs light up Schiaparelli to open Paris Haute Couture Week

A celeb-heavy show by Schiaparelli kicked off Paris Haute Couture Week on Monday, the first of four packed days that will see Georgian showman Demna bow out from Balenciaga after 10 years at the brand.

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Youth camp confirms 27 dead as Texas flood toll nears 90

Youth camp confirms 27 dead as Texas flood toll nears 90

Rescuers in Texas searched Monday for bodies swept away by flash floods that killed almost 90 people, including 27 girls and counselors at a summer camp that was destroyed by torrents of water.

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Respect for Lara stops Mulder short of world Test record

Respect for Lara stops Mulder short of world Test record

South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star's world Test record, against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Monday.

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Mexico president slams xenophobia after anti-gentrification protest

Mexico president slams xenophobia after anti-gentrification protest

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday condemned "xenophobic" behavior at a protest against gentrification blamed on remote workers and other foreigners.

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Djokovic stays on track for Wimbledon glory under Federer gaze

Djokovic stays on track for Wimbledon glory under Federer gaze

Novak Djokovic said it was "good to break the curse" in front of Roger Federer after recovering from a set down to beat Alex de Minaur and reach his 16th Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday.

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Belgian Merlier wins crash-marred Tour de France stage

Belgian Merlier wins crash-marred Tour de France stage

Belgian Tim Merlier pipped Italian Jonathan Milan right at the line to win stage three of the Tour de France at Dunkirk on Monday, as Mathieu van der Poel retained the race lead.

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Djokovic battles back against De Minaur to stay on track for Wimbledon glory

Djokovic battles back against De Minaur to stay on track for Wimbledon glory

Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start against Alex de Minaur to reach his 16th Wimbledon quarter-final under the gaze of eight-time winner Roger Federer on Monday.

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Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meet

Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meet

Israel and Hamas held indirect talks in Qatar on Monday, according to a Palestinian official, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting in Washington with President Donald Trump, who is pushing for a deal on Gaza.

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