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No green light to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs, talks to resume
EU countries failed Monday to finalise a deal that involved lifting sanctions on Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, with negotiations to continue in Brussels, diplomats said.
Macron says talks with Trump on Red Sea, Ukraine 'constructive'
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he had positive talks with his US counterpart Donald Trump on the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Red Sea.
UK agrees support for Saudi in struggle with Houthis: reports
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to give military support to Saudi Arabia to help it tackle attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, media reports said on Monday.
EU foreign policy chief calls for continued sanctions on Russia
EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas urged the bloc's member states Monday to maintain sanctions targeting Russia over the war on Ukraine, as countries work to push through an extension.
Man shot by ICE agent in Texas detained with bullet inside him: lawyer
A Venezuelan national shot and wounded by a US immigration agent in Texas was jailed with the bullet still inside his body, his lawyer said Monday.
OpenAI calls for US to lead global effort on AI standards
OpenAI on Monday called for the United States to lead a global effort on establishing standards for developing artificial intelligence as CEO Sam Altman prepares to brief the United Nations this week.
British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry as crowds linger
The British Museum has banned visitors from taking pictures of the Bayeux Tapestry in order to keep the crowds flowing through an unprecedented London exhibition, a spokesperson confirmed Monday.
US networks halt Trump coverage over White House ban
Major American television networks on Monday suspended their involvement in a rotation of broadcasters covering President Donald Trump, as three leading news outlets went to court over being banned from the White House.
Berlin's far-left vote winners reject anti-semitism charges
Germany's far-left Die Linke party, winners of Berlin city-state elections, on Monday rejected charges that pro-Palestinian activists among its base have veered into antisemitism or hate for Israel.
Why diesel prices are rising more than crude oil
Prices at the pump for diesel and other fuels are hitting fresh highs as the wars and the Middle East and Ukraine have not only choked off crude supplies, but also damaged refineries, with the resulting capacity constraints increasingly being felt.
German auto workers stage mass protests in bid to save jobs
German automotive workers held nationwide protests on Monday calling for government and management action to protect jobs and factories in an industry facing severe headwinds.
Embattled Merz vows to keep ruling for 'democratic future' of Germany
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of the country's "democratic future" after crushing defeats in two regional elections fuelled speculation about how long he will stay in his post.
Merz vows to keep ruling coalition together for 'democratic future' of Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Monday to keep his ruling coalition together for the sake of Germany's "democratic future" after crushing defeats in two regional elections fuelled speculation about his future.
Pressure grows on Germany's Merz after election defeats
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced growing pressure Monday after bruising regional election defeats to far-right and far-left parties, with the AfD even predicting he will be out of power within months.
Putin's party secures record score in Russia election
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party won a record supermajority in the Duma, authorities announced Monday after a tightly controlled three-day election without parties critical of the Kremlin or the war in Ukraine.
Tens of thousands of German auto workers protest to save jobs
German automotive workers held nationwide protests on Monday, calling for government and management action to protect jobs and factories as the car industry hits crisis point.
German far-right AfD poll winner says Merz 'twilight' has begun
Germany's far-right AfD predicted Monday that Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be out of office before the end of the year, a day after his centre-right CDU party suffered two bruising state election defeats.
China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks
China's leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing confirmed Monday, expressing hope they will strengthen "strategic stability" between the world's two largest economies.
Putin's party set to retain power after Russia vote hit by cyberattacks, drones
Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party won a large majority in the country's parliamentary elections, marked by cyberattacks and a barrage of Ukrainian drone strikes, according to results published by state media early Monday.
Germany's Merz under pressure after bruising state election losses
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz starts the week more damaged than ever after his centre-right CDU party suffered two bruising regional election defeats at the hands of far-right and far-left parties.
Thousands march in France against 'licence to kill' draft law
Thousands of people marched in Paris and other French cities on Sunday against a proposed law on the legitimate use of force that critics say would be a "licence to kill" for police and gendarmes.
Germany's Merz vows to stay course despite new election defeats
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to stay the course on Sunday despite stinging election defeats in two states at the hands of the far-right AfD and the far-left Die Linke party.
US warns of rapid escalation in Middle East war
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis could "escalate rapidly" after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed.
Germany's far-right AfD celebrates another state election win
Cheering and clapping, Germany's far-right AfD celebrated another regional election win Sunday as exit polls placed it narrowly ahead in a Baltic Sea coastal state in the formerly communist east.
Russia vows revenge for election-day attacks as poll shows ruling party win
Russia vowed Sunday to "intensify" its strikes on Kyiv in response to Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, as an exit poll showed the ruling United Russia party on course to win tightly controlled parliamentary elections.
Germany's Merz vows to stay course despite new vote losses
Germany's embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to stay the course on Sunday despite stinging election setbacks in two states at the hands of the far-right AfD and the far-left Die Linke party.
Germany's Merz shaken by far-right and far-left gains in state votes
The far right and far left had more success in German state elections on Sunday, dealing yet another blow to embattled Chancellor Friedrich Merz -- who has vowed to stay the course.
Macron welcomes Canada's Carney to French Atlantic territory
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to France's tiny North Atlantic territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, just off the Canadian coast.
Top US, Chinese economic officials meet ahead of Trump-Xi summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks Sunday, as they set the stage for possible agreements on trade, AI and other issues before a summit of the countries' top leaders.
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow on last day of Russian elections
Ukraine fired waves of drones at Moscow and the surrounding region early Sunday, killing two people and setting an oil refinery ablaze as Russians voted in a final day of parliamentary elections, officials said.
Erdogan's LGBTQ crackdown 'first step of election campaign': activist
Already jailed twice for his activism, Yildiz Tar has no doubt: a sweeping operation targeting Turkey's LGBTQ community marks "the start of the election campaign" for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of an expected re-election bid in 2028.
Mass drone barrage on Moscow kills two
Hundreds of drones targeting Moscow and its surrounding region killed at least two people and damaged a major refinery on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, the authorities said Sunday.