Ukraine sends ground robots
Lyman's surrender crisis
Pakistan’s Taliban dilemma
Venezuela and the Qatar Fund
Justice Minister Nominee Lee Yong-chul’s Past Defense of ‘Yangpyeong Log Cabin’ Murderer Revealed
Government Overspends €607 Million on International Protection Accommodation in 2024
Teatro Mayor Unveils 152-Performance 2027 Season Highlighting Beethoven and García Márquez
Three Arizona Judges Face Rare Defeat in Retention Elections
Culture
Seoul’s Hidden Quarries and the Memory of Queen Jeongsun
In central Seoul, steep granite cliffs along Mount Nak reveal a history of industrial quarrying intertwined with the tragic legacy of Joseon Dynasty royalty. These remnants of past extraction work frame historical sites dedicated to Queen Jeongsun, whose life was upended by political struggles surrounding her husband, King Danjong.
Economy
Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley Home Sales Forecast to Rebound in 2027
Home sales in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are projected to increase by approximately nine percent in 2027, marking a shift from recent declines. The British Columbia Real Estate Association anticipates this modest recovery as mortgage rates fall and tariff impacts fade, though average prices will rise much more slowly due to high inventory levels.
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Japanese royals set for palace banquet as UK state visit begins
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will attend a lavish banquet thrown by their host King Charles III on Tuesday as they kick off a three-day state visit to the UK.
Sienna Miller: I was 'obsessed' with Costner's 'Dances with Wolves'
Sienna Miller was such a huge fan of Kevin Costner's films when growing up that she named her pet rabbits after animals in "Dances With Wolves".
Assange's long fight against extradition to US
Jailed WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been fighting for years to avoid extradition from Britain in connection with the 2010 publication of thousands of US classified documents.
Julian Assange to plead guilty in deal with US authorities
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has agreed to plead guilty in US court to revealing military secrets in exchange for his freedom, ending his years-long legal drama, according to court documents released Monday night.
Rodriguez steers Colombia past Paraguay at Copa America
James Rodriguez rolled back the years with a vintage performance to help Colombia open their Copa America campaign with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in Houston on Monday.
UNESCO wants to add Stonehenge to list of endangered heritage sites
The UN's cultural organisation said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage in danger list, in what would be seen as an embarrassment for London.
Fresh unrest erupts in French territory of New Caledonia
A fresh surge of unrest hit the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, with several buildings set on fire overnight, including a police station and a town hall, authorities said Monday.
Premier League sets new mark as European football revenues soar
The Premier League underlined its financial muscle as the European football market grew by 16 percent to 35.3 billion euros ($37.9 billion) in the 2022/23 season, according to Deloitte.
Major Niger uranium mine back in public control: govt
Niger on Monday confirmed one of the world's biggest uranium mines had returned to public control after revoking the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano.
Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Argentina Copa torment
The day after he turns 37, Lionel Messi will return to the scene of one of the most disappointing moments in his stellar career when Argentina face Chile at MetLife Stadium in Group A of the Copa America on Tuesday.
Kenya force leaves Nairobi to tackle gang violence in Haiti
A Kenyan force to lead a UN-backed multinational mission to tackle gang violence in Haiti departed Nairobi late Monday, interior minister Kithure Kindiki said, despite a court case against the deployment.
Spain coach urges exciting team to keep feet on the ground at Euro 2024
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente told his team not to get carried away after they completed the group stage at Euro 2024 with a perfect record and not a single goal conceded.
Sylvinho 'proud' of Albania players despite early Euros exit
Sylvinho hailed his Albania players despite their early exit from Euro 2024 after losing 1-0 to Spain on Monday and finishing bottom of Group B.
Croatia coach Dalic angered by length of added time in Italy draw
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic said the length of added time in his team's heartbreaking 1-1 draw with Italy at Euro 2024 on Monday was a "nonsense".
Marseille have 'agreement in principle' with De Zerbi
Former Brighton coach Roberto De Zerbi has an agreement in principle with Marseille to become their new boss, the French club announced on Monday.
Raging Spalletti blasts critics as Italy scrape through in Euros
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti lashed out at critics after his team drew 1-1 against Croatia on Monday to reach the Euro 2024 last 16.
Former champion Ostapenko wins Eastbourne opener as Rybakina withdraws
Jelena Ostapenko launched her bid for a second Eastbourne title with a gritty straight sets win over Greet Minnen in the first round of the Wimbledon warm-up event on Monday, while top seed Elena Rybakina withdrew from the tournament.
Last-gasp Zaccagni saves Italy and pushes Croatia towards Euros exit as Spain top group
Mattia Zaccagni kept Italy's European Championship title defence alive with an incredible late equaliser in the holder's thrilling 1-1 draw with Croatia, as Spain completed a perfect group stage and showed Albania the door.
Modric bemoans 'cruel' late draw with Italy at Euros
Luka Modric said Italy's last-gasp equaliser was a "cruel" way for Croatia to be pushed to the brink of elimination from Euro 2024 on Monday.
Argentina's growth plummets 5.1% in first quarter
Argentina's austerity-hit economy contracted by 5.1 percent in the first quarter, the national statistics agency said Monday, driven by a slowdown in the construction and manufacturing industries.
Zaccagni rescues Italy leaving Croatia in Euro 2024 limbo
Mattia Zaccagni's superb last-gasp strike fired Italy into the Euro 2024 knock-outs with a 1-1 draw against Croatia in a fraught Group B clash on Monday.
Spain complete perfect Euro 2024 group stage as Albania go out
An early Ferran Torres strike gave Spain's second-string side a 1-0 win over Albania on Monday as the three-time champions finished the Euro 2024 group stage with a perfect record and the defeat eliminated their opponents.
China lunar probe to return to Earth with samples
A Chinese probe carrying samples from the far side of the Moon is expected to return to Earth on Tuesday, capping a technically complex 53-day mission heralded as a world first.
Redick confirmed as new Lakers coach
The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the appointment of former NBA player-turned-pundit J.J. Redick as the new head coach of the franchise on Monday.
France, Jordan urge Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions
French President Emmanuel Macron and King Abdullah II of Jordan Monday called on Israel to lift all land-based "restrictions" on the delivery of aid to war-torn Gaza, the presidency said.
England spinner Bashir hit for record-equalling 38 in an over
England spinner Shoaib Bashir secured an unwanted place in history on Monday when he equalled the record for the most expensive over in English first-class cricket.
Dutch boss Koeman backs struggling Depay to shine at Euros
Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has backed misfiring forward Memphis Depay to silence his Euro 2024 critics in Tuesday's clash with Austria.
'Out of control fires' in Brazil wetlands spark state of emergency
Regional authorities in Brazil on Monday declared a state of emergency as the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetlands, faces "out of control fires," according to a decree.
Lewandowski not yet ready to retire from Poland team
Poland star Robert Lewandowski indicated on Monday he will continue his international career beyond the team's last game at Euro 2024 against France.
Rohit stars as India beat Australia to reach T20 World Cup semi-finals
Rohit Sharma led from the front with a blistering 92 as India beat Australia by 24 runs in St. Lucia on Monday to seal their place in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.
'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor killed in Hawaii shark attack
A Hawaiian surfer who also acted on TV and in movies including Johnny Depp's "Pirates of the Caribbean" has died in a shark attack, authorities said.
England have to reach 'different level' to meet Euros objective: Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate said his objective of winning the Euros has not changed, but acknowledged the Three Lions need to be much-improved when they meet Slovenia on Tuesday.