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Sports
Griezmann given go-ahead to talk with Orlando City
France's World Cup-winning striker Antoine Griezmann is to hold talks with Major League Soccer's Orlando City, having been permitted by his present side Atletico Madrid to go to the US during the international break, a source close to the player told AFP.
Economy
Stocks tumble, oil jumps on Trump's Iran ultimatum
Stocks tumbled Monday and oil prices jumped after Donald Trump and Iranian leaders traded threats over the key Strait of Hormuz, while Israel said the Middle East war could last several more weeks.
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Kristen Bell returns to host glitzy Actor Awards in Hollywood
Kristen Bell returns to host Hollywood's premier acting awards next month for the third time with a single goal: to entertain everyone equally.
Politics
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack
Iran warned the United States on Monday that any attack would be met "ferociously" in response to President Donald Trump's threat of limited strikes, while students staged new protests against the Islamic republic.
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Venezuelan foreign minister demands 'immediate release' of Maduro
Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto on Monday demanded the immediate release of Nicolas Maduro, who was ousted as president in a January 3 raid by the United States.
Sports
Dane Vingegaard to start season at Paris-Nice in March
Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard announced on Monday that he will begin his 2026 season next month at the Paris-Nice stage race.
Politics
Australia PM backs removing UK's Andrew from line of succession
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday backed calls to remove Andrew from the royal line of succession amid investigations into the disgraced former prince's ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Economy
Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II.
Economy
Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet
Police said Monday they are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers last weekend.
Sports
Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff
Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, officials announced Monday.
Politics
EU lawmakers to put US trade deal on hold after Supreme Court ruling
European Union lawmakers were set Monday to freeze their approval of a key trade deal with the United States after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Politics
Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in a summit of Caribbean nations on Wednesday, the State Department said, as he seeks a common line on Venezuela and pressure on Cuba.
Sports
'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals
England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry Brook's side a semi-final berth with a game to spare.
Education
Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils: intel sources
The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.
Sports
Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss
Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier League provided they "stay humble".
Boulevard
Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed
Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful drug cartel went on a violent rampage across parts of the country after the army announced it had killed its leader.
Sports
France giant Meafou capable of being 'world's best' lock
Emmanuel Meafou has everything he needs to be the best second row in the world, his France team-mate Thomas Ramos believes.
Stocks diverge, dollar down over Trump tariffs uncertainty
Global equities traded mixed and the dollar fell slightly Monday as uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs gripped markets after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of the president's upending trade policy.
Sports
World champions South Africa announce eight home Tests for 2026/27
World champions South Africa will play eight Test matches at home in the 2026/27 season, Cricket South Africa announced on Monday.
Sports
Liverpool boss Slot encouraged by Mac Allister's return to form
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Alexis Mac Allister is regaining his best form following the attacking midfielder's last-gasp winning goal at Nottingham Forest.
Politics
India replaces British architect statue with independence hero
India unveiled a bust of an independence-era nationalist icon at the presidential palace on Monday, replacing a monument to British architect Edwin Lutyens in a symbolic break from its colonial past.
Sports
Pakistan warn England's flaky batting to expect a trial by spin
Pakistan on Monday warned England's inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.
Politics
Philippines' Duterte authorised murders, ICC told as hearings open
Rodrigo Duterte personally authorised murders and hand-picked some of the victims of his "war on drugs", the International Criminal Court heard on Monday, as proceedings against the former Philippines president kicked off.
Politics
Iran says would respond 'ferociously' to any US attack, even limited strikes
Iran said Monday that a US attack of any scale would spur the Islamic republic to respond "ferociously", after President Donald Trump said he was considering limited strikes against the country.
Politics
New Dutch government sworn in under centrist Jetten
A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country's youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly gay one.
Boulevard
What the future holds for the CJNG cartel after leader killed
Violence swept across Mexico Sunday after the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who had a $15 million US bounty on his head, was killed in a military shoot-out.
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ICC kicks off pre-trial hearing over Philippines' Duterte
The International Criminal Court opened hearings Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown.
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UN chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'
The United Nations leader warned Monday that "the rule of force" was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence and other technologies to attack human rights.
Boulevard
Nemesio Oseguera, the brutal Mexican drug lord known as 'El Mencho'
Nemesio Oseguera, the head of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) who was killed by the army on Sunday, challenged the state like few others in his bid to consolidate power.
Culture
Senegal's Sahad, radiant champion of 'musical pan-Africanism'
With exhilarating charisma, stage energy and impassioned lyrics, Senegalese musician Sahad has created a unique body of work from a kaleidoscope of influences, culminating in his new pan-African album.
Weather
New York orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits US
New York ordered drivers off the road and shut down schools on Monday, while residents braced for a massive snowstorm hitting the United States northeast.
Politics
'Considered a traitor': Life of an anti-war Ukrainian in Russia
In war-torn Ukraine, her family considers her a traitor. In tightly controlled Russia, her life is defined by solitude.
Politics
South Korea and Brazil sign deals on K-beauty, trade
Brazilians could more easily get their hands on coveted "K-beauty" products under a deal struck Monday during President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's state visit to South Korea.
Politics
Zimbabwe farmers seek US help over long-promised payouts
As white Zimbabwe farmers again ask the Trump administration to weigh in on long-promised government compensation for their evictions 25 years ago, many of them are increasingly ageing and desperate.
Boulevard
Hong Kong appeals court upholds jailing of 12 democracy campaigners
A Hong Kong appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Sports
India battle for World Cup survival after 'messing up on grand scale'
Defending T20 World Cup champions India need "two big performances" to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's huge defeat to South Africa, said their assistant coach.
Culture
'I will go': Bengalis in Pakistan hope for family reunions
Shah Alam travelled from his home in Bangladesh to Pakistan for a brief visit nearly three decades ago, but flaring hostility between the two countries and financial woes left him stranded in the megacity of Karachi.
Politics
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
North Korea's ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said Monday, during a rare national congress.
Politics
South Korea protests 'Victory' banner hung from Russian embassy
South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring "Victory will be ours", an apparent reference to the anniversary of the Ukraine war.
Hong Kong appeals court upholds jailed democracy campaigners' sentences
A Hong Kong appeals court on Monday upheld the convictions and sentences of a dozen democracy campaigners jailed for subversion during the city's largest trial under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Economy
Asian stocks rally after Trump's Supreme Court tariffs blow
Asian stocks mostly rose and the dollar fell Monday after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of President Donald Trump's tariffs policy that had sent shockwaves through the global economy last year.