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Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

Boycotters Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation.

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Oil rises, stocks mixed on US-Iran deadlock

Oil rises, stocks mixed on US-Iran deadlock

Global stock markets diverged while oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.

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Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official says

Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official says

Tens of millions of people could face hunger and starvation if fertilisers are not soon allowed through the Strait of Hormuz, the head of a UN task force aimed at averting a looming humanitarian crisis told AFP on Monday.

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Beatles to open first London museum on site of last gig

Beatles to open first London museum on site of last gig

The Beatles' first official London museum is set to open next year in the Mayfair building where the band recorded its final album and played its last gig, Paul McCartney announced Monday.

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Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know 'job is not yet done'

Lewis-Skelly says leaders Arsenal know 'job is not yet done'

Myles Lewis-Skelly is adamant Arsenal know better than anyone what they must do to secure the club's first Premier League title in more than 20 years.

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Boycotting Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

Boycotting Spain, Ireland, Slovenia will not show Eurovision

The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation.

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Every goalie 'illegally blocked' says West Ham's Hermansen after Arsenal agony

Every goalie 'illegally blocked' says West Ham's Hermansen after Arsenal agony

West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen believes pushing and shoving at corners in Premier League has become a major problem after VAR denied his side a late equaliser against Arsenal for a foul on Gunners counterpart David Raya.

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Oil rises, stocks diverge on US-Iran deadlock

Oil rises, stocks diverge on US-Iran deadlock

Global stock markets diverged and oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.

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Thai police arrest 9 in largest ivory seizure in decade

Thai police arrest 9 in largest ivory seizure in decade

Thai police announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade on Monday, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250 kilograms (551 pounds) of African elephant tusks via Facebook.

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Hantavirus: confirmed cases by nationality

Hantavirus: confirmed cases by nationality

Here is a roundup of which countries have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after the outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, according to the World Health Organization.

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