Despite vacating the belt, Aspinall stressed that he was not retiring and remained determined to compete again.

Brent crude crosses $107 as Hormuz disruptions and Saudi pipeline shutdown threaten global oil supply.

At least 51 people rescued as search operation continues off the island of Gavnos near Crete.

Yemeni government forces have advanced in western Taiz after successfully repelling a Houthi offensive.

'Mbappe and I are the two best in the world,' Yamal says before claiming he'd deserve to win the prestigious award.

Organisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.

More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year.

Board of trustees recommends that the main building be closed immediately due to costs, US newspaper reports.

Some 750,000 settlers live across more than 500 illegal settlements and outposts, as Israeli pogroms hit record highs.

Officials say more than 600 rescuers battle stormy seas in search for missing people.

Demonstrators burn tyres and block highways as protests over increased fuel prices grip Syrian cities.

Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.

Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.

Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.

However, deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls open in the southern Philippine region.

The attempted power grab has exposed deep grievances within the army and tested Nigers ties with its Sahelian allies.

Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.

Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran and Gulf states are postponed 'in the interests of consensus'.

Barcelona have won all six games this season and sit top of La Liga with five wins from five after victory at Levante.

Tehran and Muscat agree to delay dialogue to prioritise regional consensus amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany's Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton of USA 6-3 7-6(2) 5-7 6-2 to claim the men's singles trophy in New York.

Erling Haaland's derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees' body admits.

The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each.

Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.

Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.