A large explosion at an oil facility in the south-east Mexican state of Veracruz has killed at least three people and injured 136 more.

The manufacturer of the pink ball to be used in next month's first day-night Test match said on Monday its revolutionary innovation is up to scratch amid growing criticism.

The crush and stampede that struck the hajj last month in Saudi Arabia killed at least 2,177 pilgrims, a new Associated Press tally showed on Monday.

Hackers with suspected links to China appear to have accessed sensitive data on US intelligence and military personnel, American officials say.