Duplantis says vaulting 6.40m is within the 'realm of possibility'
Swedish pole-vaulting star Armand Duplantis said on Monday that clearing 6.40 metres was "in the realm of possibility", eight days after improving his previous world record to 6.28m.
Read morePant piles on agony for England with record-breaking century
Rishabh Pant became the first India batsman to score hundreds in both innings of a Test against England as the tourists strengthened their grip on the series opener at Headingley on Monday.
Read moreNATO to take 'quantum leap' with 5% summit pledge: Rutte
NATO allies are poised to take a "quantum leap" by hiking defence spending to counter the threat of Russia, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday, on the eve of a two-day summit.
Read moreTextor sells Crystal Palace stake to boost hopes of European competition
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has agreed to buy John Textor's 43 percent stake in Crystal Palace in a deal that could boost the Eagles' hopes of playing in the Europa League next season.
Read moreEarth's satellites at risk if asteroid smashes into Moon: study
If a huge asteroid smashes into the Moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower, according to researchers.
Read moreSyria president vows those involved in church attack will face justice
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed Monday that those involved in a "heinous" suicide attack on a Damascus church would face justice, as he called for unity in the diverse, multi-faith country.
Read moreRussian barrage kills 10 in Kyiv, including 11-year-old girl
Russia fired dozens of drones and missiles at Ukraine on Monday, ripping open a housing bloc in Kyiv, killing 10 civilians and burying others beneath the rubble.
Read moreMilitary bases or vital waterway: Iran weighs response to US strikes
Iran has vowed to retaliate for US air strikes on its nuclear facilities, and has two main options: attacking American forces in the region, and closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Read moreItalian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro dies aged nearly 99
Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, renowned for his huge bronze spheres, died at the weekend, a day before his 99th birthday, his foundation said on Monday.
Read moreRahul and Pant build India lead against England
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant extended India's lead over England to 159 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the first Test at Headingley on Monday.
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