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Wimbledon finalist Zverev eyes place beyond tennis' 'third guy' tag

Despite losing to Jannik Sinner on Centre Court on Sunday, the 29-year-old Zverev thinks he is closer than ever to challenging the top-ranked Italian and his main rival Carlos Alcaraz

Kuwait, Jordan activate air defences as Iran retaliates after US strikes

Apart from Kuwait and Jordan, Bahrain twice has sounded its missile alert sirens Monday over Iranian attacks

US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states

The US military's Central Command said in a statement that it hit air defence systems, radar sites, missile and drone equipment and small boats

Oil prices jump 4%, Asian shares slip after US, Iran carry out airstrikes

The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 3.9 per cent to $78.96 per barrel, while US benchmark crude oil added 4 per cent to $74.26 per barrel

Missile alert sounds in Bahrain amid US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz

Missile alert sirens sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet

US senator Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta rupture: Medical examiner

The rupture was related to the hardening of Graham's arteries, however, an official cause of death will be disclosed after toxicological and microscopic testing

At least 27 dead, several injured after fire breaks out at Bangkok pub

Footage shared online by first responders shows a huge blaze raging and plumes coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the Thai capital

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as standoff over Hormuz escalates

The strikes, which took place overnight and into early Monday in Iran, came after attacks by the military on Sunday morning in response to an Iranian strike on a container ship

Wimbledon trophy glimpse inspired Noskova to maiden Grand Slam title

The 21-year-old Noskova did just as she promised herself, overcoming her second-set meltdown to beat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final for her first Grand Slam trophy

Alexander Zverev leverages tennis success to promote diabetes awareness

The 29-year-old German also has Type 1 diabetes, which requires him to monitor his glucose levels and, if needed, inject insulin during matches

West Indies seal 7-wicket win over New Zealand, lead ODI series 1-0

New Zealand leaned again on allrounder Daryl Mitchell to reach 267 after losing the toss and being sent in

Kranti Gaud cherishes place on Lord's Honours Board with immense pride

Gaud's superb 5/37 helped India bundle out England for 170, securing a commanding 115-run first-innings lead

Volkswagen CEO signals no plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs

The Wolfsburg, Germany-based company faces pressure to cut costs at home and increasingly intense competition in the lucrative Chinese market, in particular

US, UK, 12 others reject China's South China Sea claims, back 2016 ruling

A joint statement issued by the nations said they rejected 'destabilising' actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional peace

Sirens sound in Bahrain for third time, warning of incoming projectiles

Qatar said it intercepted incoming Iranian missiles, while Bahrain and Kuwait also activated air defence systems

UAE warns public of missile, drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar

The new crossfire in the Persian Gulf comes after US President Donald Trump suggested an interim deal and ceasefire in the Iran war was 'over'

Two killed, four injured in shooting near Toronto street festival

Police secured the area near the Salsa on St. Clair festival but said the suspect or suspects remained at large after the shooting left two people dead and four injured

Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in large parts of US

The heat dome was expected to affect as much as two-thirds of the continental United States

Trump admin subpoenas New York Times reporters after Air Force One stories

The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week, adding that federal agents delivered some subpoenas to the reporters at their homes

Linda Noskova battles past Muchova to lift first major title at Wimbledon

Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon.