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Elon Musk's xAI inks Pentagon deal for contentious Grok chatbot
Elon Musk's xAI, which features a large language model that has spewed Hitler-supporting rhetoric and antisemitic tropes, said Monday it has signed a deal to provide its services to the US Department of Defense.

Ukraine's Zelensky proposes new PM, defence minister in major reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion.

England captain Stokes wants to 'lie on my bed' after India nail-biter
England captain Ben Stokes said he was looking forward to a lengthy lie-down after leading from the front in a dramatic 22-run win over India in the third Test at Lord's on Monday.

Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO.

Spreading Grand Canyon fire destroys historic lodge
A growing wildfire at the Grand Canyon's North Rim has now charred at least 50 structures, including a historic lodge inside the popular US tourist site and natural wonder, authorities said Monday.

US ice cream makers to scoop out synthetic dyes under RFK Jr. push
Major US ice cream makers on Monday announced plans to phase out their use of artificial dyes following pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to eliminate unnecessary additives from the American diet.

AC Milan confirm Modric arrival
Croatia captain Luka Modric has signed a one-year deal with AC Milan at the age of 39, the Italian club said on Monday.

Real Madrid sign Benfica's Carreras to continue summer rebuild
Real Madrid signed defender Alvaro Carreras from Benfica on a six-year deal, the Spanish giants said on Monday.

Almost 100 killed as Syria sectarian clashes rage
Syrian government forces were advancing towards the southern city of Sweida on Monday amid clashes in the region between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people, according to a war monitor.

England's Bashir out of remainder of India series
Shoaib Bashir was ruled out of the remainder of England's series against India less than an hour after taking the match-clinching wicket in the third Test at Lord's on Monday.

England take 2-1 series lead over India with thrilling Lord's win
A thrilling series produced a gripping finale as England beat India by 22 runs in a nail-biting third Test at Lord's on Monday to go 2-1 up with two Tests to play.

England take 2-1 series lead over Inda with thrilling Lord's win
A thrilling series produced a gripping finale as England beat India by 22 runs in a nail-biting third Test at Lord's on Monday to go 2-1 up with two Tests to play.

Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal or face sanctions
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO.

Healy becomes first Irishman in 38 years to lead the Tour de France
Ben Healy became the first Irishman since Stephen Roche in 1987 to take the overall lead on the Tour de France on Monday with a relentless attack across eight gruelling hills in the Massif Central.

'Sesame Street' puppet Elmo's hacked X account calls for Jews' extermination
The X account of Sesame Street's Elmo, a beloved children's TV character, shared antisemitic and anti-Donald Trump posts after being hacked on Sunday.

England win third Test thriller against India at Lord's
England beat India by 22 runs to win a thrilling third Test at Lord's on Monday as they went 2-1 up in a five-match series.

Mediators working to bridge gaps in faltering Gaza truce talks
Stuttering Gaza ceasefire talks entered a second week on Monday, with meditators seeking to close the gap between Israel and Hamas, as more than 20 people were killed across the Palestinian territory.

Flag football federation 'hopes' US teams have reserve places at LA Olympics
The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) is formulating the qualification procedure for flag football's first Olympic appearance in 2028 and officials hope US teams will have automatic entry for their home Games, president Pierre Trochet said.

Trump gives Russia 50 days to resolve Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump on Monday told Russia to resolve its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv.

Lowry revitalised by break ahead of British Open
Shane Lowry said on Monday he believes his timely break from competitive golf will provide the perfection preparation for his bid to win a second British Open title at Royal Portrush.

Hacked Elmo X account called for extermination of Jews: US media
The X account of Sesame Street's Elmo, a beloved children's TV character, shared antisemitic and anti-Donald Trump posts after being hacked, US media reported Monday.

Markets shrug off Trump tariff threat against EU
Major stock markets largely shrugged on Monday at US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat to hit the EU and Mexico with 30-percent levies.

McIlroy confident of handling emotional British Open on home turf
Rory McIlroy insists the emotion of his return to Royal Portrush for this week's British Open will not distract him from challenging for the title.

Jadeja keeps India's hopes alive against England in third Test thriller
Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten fifty maintained India's hopes of a stunning win over England on Monday as the third Test at Lord's headed for a grandstand finish.

Ukraine's Zelensky seeks shakeup with new prime minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country.

Russia orders jailing of exiled writer Boris Akunin
A Russian court on Monday sentenced author Boris Akunin to 14 years jail in absentia after he voiced support for Ukraine and suggested a "revolution" could replace Vladimir Putin.

Trump set to unveil Ukraine weapons plan at meeting with NATO chief
Donald Trump was expected to lay out a fresh strategy for arming Ukraine as he met the head of NATO on Monday, after the US president's patience with Russian leader Vladimir Putin finally snapped.

EU still seeks Trump trade deal -- but readies retaliation
The EU on Monday moved to firm up possible retaliation if US President Donald Trump hits the bloc with 30-percent tariffs, while insisting it was still looking to clinch a deal by August 1.

Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary bound for Earth
A SpaceX capsule carrying an international crew from India, Poland, Hungary, and the United States has departed the International Space Station and is set to splash down off the coast of California.

LVMH Italian fashion house Loro Piana put under court administration
Italian fashion house Loro Piana, owned by French giant LVMH, has been placed under court administration for allegedly facilitating the exploitation of workers by subcontractors, police and a company source said Monday.

Stocks slide on Trump tariff threat against EU
Major stock markets slipped but without panic on Monday as investors digested US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat to hit the EU and Mexico with 30-percent levies.

Trump expected to outline Ukraine weapons plan
Donald Trump was reportedly expected to lay out Monday a fresh strategy for arming Ukraine as his special envoy arrived in Kyiv after weeks of the US president's growing frustration with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.