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Nancy promises no let-up even if Celtic go top of Premiership

Nancy promises no let-up even if Celtic go top of Premiership

Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy has insisted he will still be seeking improvement from the Scottish champions even if they return to the top of the Premiership.

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Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16

Appollis penalty sends South Africa past Zimbabwe and into AFCON last-16

Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, and qualification for the knockout stage.

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George Clooney, his wife Amal and children become French

George Clooney, his wife Amal and children become French

Hollywood star George Clooney has become French, along with his wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney and their two children, an official decree seen by AFP on Monday showed.

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Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home, Kyiv calls this 'lie'

Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home, Kyiv calls this 'lie'

Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Vladimir Putin's homes, an accusation that Ukraine called a "lie" aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war.

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World stocks sluggish as precious metals drop

World stocks sluggish as precious metals drop

Global stock markets were sluggish Monday on the back of a mixed Asian showing, as investors awaited fresh clues on the outlook for US interest rates.

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Brigitte Bardot's funeral to be held next week in Saint-Tropez

Brigitte Bardot's funeral to be held next week in Saint-Tropez

Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot's funeral will take place next week in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, her foundation said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views.

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Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions

Tehran shopkeepers shut stores over economic conditions

Some shopkeepers in Tehran shut their stores for the second day in a row Monday in protest against economic hardships and sharp swings in Iran's embattled currency, media reports said.

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Media on Bardot: France's biggest 'sex symbol' or 'crazy cat lady'

Media on Bardot: France's biggest 'sex symbol' or 'crazy cat lady'

International and French media on Monday paid tribute to Brigitte Bardot, with some highlighting her reputation as "the greatest sex symbol of French cinema" and others her role as a "controversial activist".

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Maresca says Chelsea must 'understand why' they keep squandering leads

Maresca says Chelsea must 'understand why' they keep squandering leads

Enzo Maresca cannot explain why Chelsea keep surrendering leads in the Premier League but accepts it is a problem they must solve if they are to maintain their quest for a top-four finish.

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Debris hit Nigerian hotel, wounded staff, after US strikes: owner

Debris hit Nigerian hotel, wounded staff, after US strikes: owner

A Nigerian hotel owner said Monday three of his staff were hospitalised after munitions debris fell on his hotel following the US strikes targeting militants in the country's northwest.

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