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Serbia releases three captured Kosovo police officers

Serbia releases three captured Kosovo police officers

Belgrade on Monday freed three Kosovo police officers who had been taken into custody by Serbian security forces earlier this month, following a court order to release the trio.

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Ineos hail crash victim Bernal ahead of Tour de France return

Ineos hail crash victim Bernal ahead of Tour de France return

Ineos Grenadiers hailed 2019 Tour de France winner Egan Bernal's "character and resilience" in battling back from a near-fatal road accident to make their team for this year's race announced on Monday.

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Pakistan says 102 in military court over ex-PM Khan arrest violence

Pakistan says 102 in military court over ex-PM Khan arrest violence

More than 100 people are being tried in Pakistan military courts over violence that erupted following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan last month, the army said Monday.

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New carbon accounting rules target 'greenwashing'

New carbon accounting rules target 'greenwashing'

Common standards unveiled Monday for companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions could curb misleading climate claims in the corporate world, the chair of the body that wrote the norms told AFP.

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Beck and Phoenix: old friends unite for summer

Beck and Phoenix: old friends unite for summer

It feels so natural a collaboration that the only surprise is it didn't happen before: indie favourites Beck and Phoenix have teamed up for a new single and summer tour.

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German court approves claims over illegal diesel exhaust software

German court approves claims over illegal diesel exhaust software

A top German court on Monday opened the way to further compensation claims against carmakers that installed illegal diesel exhaust treatment software, following a landmark European ruling.

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Vingegaard v Pogacar duel headlines Tour de France

Vingegaard v Pogacar duel headlines Tour de France

Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard leads the Tour de France out of the Basque port of Bilbao on Saturday on a 21-day adventure crammed with peaks, postcard panoramas and an eye-catching showdown on a massive dormant volcano on the 3,404km route to Paris.

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'Heat of hell': Saudi sun challenges hajj pilgrims

'Heat of hell': Saudi sun challenges hajj pilgrims

Mobile phones are overheating and the pavement feels like a frying pan but for Abdul al-Assad, intense desert heat is all part of the hajj pilgrimage in summertime Saudi Arabia.

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Russia tries to show return to order after Wagner mutiny

Russia tries to show return to order after Wagner mutiny

Moscow made an effort on Monday to portray a return to business as usual after a weekend mutiny by mercenary troops threatened to undermine Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

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Modric extends Real Madrid contract until 2024

Modric extends Real Madrid contract until 2024

Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric will stay at the club for another season after renewing his deal until June 2024, the Spanish side said Monday.

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