A special Bangladeshi court on Monday sentenced a 90-year-old top Islamist to 90 years in prison for masterminding atrocities during the 1971 war of independence against Pakistan.

North and South Korea failed on Monday to reach agreement on reopening a jointly run industrial estate, dimming hopes of an early improvement in ties after months of friction.

Bangladesh police fired rubber bullets at protesters on Monday, as violence erupted across the country ahead of the verdict on a top Islamist for allegedly masterminding atrocities during the 1971 liberation war.

North and South Korea on Monday started fresh talks on reopening a joint industrial complex whose fate is seen as a touchstone for the future reduction of tension on the Korean peninsula.

Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani is expected to undergo a medical on Monday as he completes his move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain from Serie A side Napoli, according to Italian media.

James Anderson took five wickets for the second time in the match as England just held their nerve to win the first Ashes Test against Australia by 14 runs at Trent Bridge on Sunday.

Adam Gilchrist said on Saturday comments attributed to him regarding Stuart Broad’s controversial decision not to walk during the ongoing first Ashes Test were the work of a fake Twitter account.

England captain Alastair Cook praised the “outstanding” James Anderson after the fast-medium bowler guided the hosts to a nerve-wracking 14-run win over Australia in the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.

Britain’s Chris Froome took another step towards yellow jersey triumph on the Tour de France with a second mountain-top victory of the 100th edition at Mont Ventoux on Sunday.

Jose Mourinho has warned that he is returning to Chelsea as a much better manager as he bids to win back the Premier League trophy and secure an elusive Champions League title with the London club.