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Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election
US President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu before Israel's close-fought parliamentary election on October 27, providing a boost to the veteran prime minister's bid to win a new mandate.
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Arsenal strike late to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held
Arsenal struck late to beat Nottingham Forest and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday, while struggling Manchester United dropped more points in a draw at Leeds.
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Musk says X hit by major cyberattack
Elon Musk said X was hit by a major cyberattack on Monday as outages plagued users of the platform once known as Twitter.
Los Angeles wildfires cost Lloyd's of London $2.3 bn
Insurance market Lloyd's of London on Monday said it had taken a financial hit totalling about $2.3 billion from the Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year.
Zelensky, Rubio arrive in Saudi for Russia ceasefire talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and chief US diplomat Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of ceasefire talks on Monday as Ukraine's proposal for a partial truce raised hopes of a breakthrough after three years of war.
Trump's Energy Secretary vows reversal of Biden climate policies
The US Energy Secretary vowed Monday to reset federal energy policy to favor fossil fuels and deprioritize climate change as industry leaders gathered at their biggest event since President Donald Trump returned to office.
Stock markets slump on US recession fears
Stock markets dropped on Monday with tech shares leading the plunge as investors fretted over the risk that US President Donald Trump's trade policies could nudge the United States into recession.
'Elbows up!' - the hockey tactic inspiring Canada's anti-Trump fight
A legendary Canadian ice hockey player renowned for his aggressive play has inspired the country's emerging rallying cry of "Elbows up!" in its battle against US President Donald Trump.
Far-right Romanian candidate appeals presidential vote ban
Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Monday appealed a decision barring him from standing in a presidential vote re-run, which has sparked violent clashes and plunged the EU and NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine into deeper uncertainty.
Argentina searches for baby, young sister swept away by floods
Rescuers in Argentina searched Monday for two little girls, aged one and five, who were swept away by flash floods that killed 16 people in the city of Bahia Blanca at the weekend.
Wales duo Rogers, Adams ruled out of England Six Nations match
Wales have suffered a double blow ahead of their Six Nations finale against England, with injured wings Tom Rogers and Josh Adams ruled out of the clash in Cardiff.
Residents evacuated as Guatemalan volcano spews lava, rocks
Guatemalan authorities evacuated around a thousand people on Monday after Central America's most active volcano erupted, spewing lava, ash and rocks.
Huge fire, 32 injured after North Sea ships crash
A cargo ship struck a tanker carrying jet fuel on Monday in the North Sea, sparking a massive fire off England and leaving 32 people injured, the tanker's operator and authorities said.
Speed king Merlier doubles up at Paris-Nice
Belgian Tim Merlier burnished his reputation as the man to beat in the sprint finishes as he shot to a second straight Paris-Nice stage win on Monday.
Stock markets slump on US economic fears
Stock markets dropped on Monday as investors fretted over the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policies on the economic growth of the United States.
UN chief says 'poison of patriarchy' is back with a vengeance
United Nations leader Antonio Guterres on Monday condemned rollbacks in women's rights that he said had been condoned by some world leaders.
UBS fined 75,000 euros in France for harassing two whistleblowers
A French court fined Swiss bank UBS 75,000 euros on Monday for the psychological harassment of two whistleblowers who had denounced a system that helped moneyed French clients dodge taxes.
Russian court accuses veteran journalist of 'justifying terrorism'
Russian prosecutors on Monday accused a veteran journalist of "justifying terrorism" -- a charge punishable by up to seven years in prison -- as her trial opened amid a widespread crackdown on independent media.
83% of USAID programs to be scrapped: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday the United States was cancelling 83 percent of programs at USAID, as the Trump administration guts spending not aligned with its "America First" agenda.
Leverkusen's Wirtz sidelined for several weeks with injury
Bayer Leverkusen on Monday confirmed midfielder Florian Wirtz will miss "several weeks" with an ankle injury, starting with Tuesday's Champions League last 16 second leg match with Bayern Munich.
Leverkusen can 'create something epic' against Bayern, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso believes his team can pull off an "epic" comeback against Bayern Munich in the Champions League despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg and losing Florian Wirtz to injury.
Israeli team heads to Qatar for Gaza truce talks
Israel's negotiating team left for Qatar Monday for talks aimed at extending the fragile Gaza ceasefire, after Israel cut the Palestinian territory's electricity supply to ramp up pressure on Hamas.
Stock markets slump on US, China economic fears
Stock markets slipped on Monday as investors fretted over the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy on the economic growth of the United States and China, the world's biggest economies.
Syria announces end to 'military operation' after mass killings
Syria's new authorities announced on Monday the end of an operation against loyalists of deposed president Bashar al-Assad, after nearly 1,000 civilians were killed in the worst violence since his overthrow.
UN climate summits must deliver on promises: COP30 head
The Brazilian head of the next UN climate conference acknowledged Monday the limitations of such global negotiations, and the need to deliver on promises made at these summits.
Former Ubisoft bosses on trial in France accused of sexual harassment
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for nearly a decade.
The trends at Paris Women's Fashion Week
Lots of fur and leather, ever-expanding shoulder pads and shoes, splashes of yellow: AFP looks at some of the trends from Paris Women's Fashion Week, which wraps up on Tuesday.
Barca will play in honour of late doctor, says Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his team will face Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday playing for club doctor Carles Minarro, who died on Saturday.
'Too soon' to discuss pope's return home, says Vatican source
Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, is showing slight signs of improvement but it is too early to discuss his return home, a Vatican source said Monday.
Major fuel shortage hits black gold producer Niger
Petrol station attendant Amadou Sani gesticulated to approaching motorists in Niamey to keep going because the garage had no more fuel.
Ukraine to propose sky, sea truce at US talks in Saudi: official
Kyiv will propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia this week, a Ukrainian official told AFP on Monday as President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to arrive in the kingdom.
Musk spat renews opposition in Italy to Starlink deal
Italian opposition parties stepped up criticism Monday of a proposed deal between the government and SpaceX's Starlink following founder Elon Musk's suggestion he could cut Ukraine from the satellite network.
Israeli team due in Qatar for Gaza truce talks
Israel is due to send a delegation to Qatar on Monday for a fresh round of talks on extending a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off the electricity supply to ramp up pressure on Hamas.
Myanmar Catholics pray for ailing Pope Francis
In a cathedral's hush in Myanmar's biggest metropolis, Catholics bow their heads in prayer for Pope Francis -- returning the good wishes the ailing faith leader often sends the war-riven nation.