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Rescuers say Israeli fire kills at least 15 near Gaza aid point
Rescuers said the Israeli military killed at least 15 people on Tuesday in southern Gaza near a US-backed aid centre, with the army reporting it had fired on "suspects who advanced toward the troops".
Brazil's Bolsonaro to take the stand in coup trial
Brazil's rightwing former president Jair Bolsonaro will take the stand next week in his trial on charges of trying to stage a coup to retain power after an election loss, as the proceedings enter a new phase.
Nigeria flood victims mourn missing bodies as death toll stagnates
On a hot and humid afternoon in Mokwa, Nigeria, Fatima and Habiba Jibrin sat under a mango tree, waiting for the recovery of corpses they fear may never come.
German govt defiant despite court ruling against migration crackdown
The new German government said Monday it would continue its flagship policy of turning asylum seekers away at its borders, despite a court ruling against the practice.
Colorado 'makeshift flamethrower' attack suspect due in court
The man suspected of being responsible for a fiery attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado was expected in court Monday, with the government saying he was in the United States illegally.
US judge cancels planned Boeing trial over 737 crashes
A US federal judge on Monday cancelled the planned trial of US aviation giant Boeing over crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft that left nearly 350 people dead.
Mexico president defends world-first judicial vote despite low turnout
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hit back Monday at criticism of her country's unprecedented election of judges, after most voters skipped a ballot that her opponents called a farce.
Italy's Mount Etna erupts, spewing ash, gas and rock
A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth on Monday from Italy's Mount Etna as authorities warned people to steer clear of Europe's largest active volcano.
German court rules against migration crackdown in blow to Merz
The new German government's policy of turning asylum seekers away at its borders is illegal, a court ruled Monday, dealing a blow to one of conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz's flagship measures.
Swiss glacier collapse could cost huge sums: insurers
The dramatic collapse of Switzerland's Birch glacier, which wiped out a village, is an unprecedented disaster likely to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, the Swiss Insurance Association said Monday.
German court rules border pushbacks of asylum seekers are illegal
The new German government's policy of turning asylum seekers away at its borders is illegal, a court ruled Monday, dealing a blow to one of conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz's flagship measures.
Greenpeace steals Macron wax figure for anti-Russia protest
Greenpeace activists on Monday stole a wax figure of French President Emmanuel Macron from a Paris museum and placed it in front of the Russian embassy as part of a pro-Ukraine protest.
Massive plume of ash, gas spews from Italy's Mount Etna
A huge plume of ash, gas and rock spewed forth Monday from Italy's Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, after a portion of its southeastern crater likely collapsed, authorities said.
Amazon price rules anti-competitive: German regulator
Amazon's pricing rules are an abuse of its market power, Germany's competition watchdog said Monday, paving the way for possible demands for changes to its business practices in Europe's biggest economy.
Eight injured in 'flamethrower' attack on Israeli hostage protest in US
A man yelling "free Palestine" used incendiary devices to torch protesters rallying in support of Israeli hostages, injuring at least eight people in the US state of Colorado on Sunday.
Low turnout marks Mexico's unique vote for judges held under shadow of crime
Mexico's president hailed the country's unprecedented elections for judges a success even though only around 13 percent of eligible voters turned out for a poll that sharply divided opinion.
Salvadoran President Bukele says go ahead and call him 'dictator'
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said he would rather be branded a "dictator" than allow criminals to run loose, defying critics in a barnstorming speech marking one year since his re-election.
Hajj pilgrims gather in Mecca under scorching desert sun
More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual hajj, with authorities vowing to hold a safer pilgrimage amid searing desert heat and a massive crackdown on illegal visitors.
Iraq probes fish die-off in southern marshes
Iraqi authorities on Monday launched a probe into a mass die-off of fish in the southern marshlands, the latest in a string of such events in recent years.
Multiple burn injuries in attack at Israeli hostage protest in US
A man yelling "Free Palestine" used a makeshift flamethrower to torch protesters rallying in support of Israeli hostages, injuring at least eight people in the US state of Colorado on Sunday.
Mongolia PM faces likely confidence vote amid anti-corruption protests
Mongolia's parliament is expected to vote Monday on whether to keep its fracturing coalition government in office, amid protests against the country's embattled prime minister over alleged corruption.
Cambodia says to file complaint with ICJ over Thai border dispute
Cambodia will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over border disputes with Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a recent frontier clash.
Is Trump deterring European tourists to US? Not so fast
President Donald Trump's hardline immigration tactics, sweeping tariffs and nationalist policies may be a turn-off for many would-be European tourists to the United States, but the data paints a more nuanced bigger picture.
Great hex-pectations: shamans divided on South Korea's political destiny
The outcome of this week's presidential elections in South Korea may still be unknown, but shaman Yang Su-bong tells AFP the winner came to her in visions years ago.
Pilgrims come together in Mecca under scorching desert heat
More than a million Muslim pilgrims poured into the holy city of Mecca ahead of the annual hajj, with authorities vowing to hold a safer pilgrimage amid searing desert heat and a massive crackdown on illegal visitors.
Multiple burn injuries in attack at Gaza hostage protest in US
Several people suffered burns and other injuries Sunday in the US state of Colorado in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" against demonstrators seeking the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
As toll rises, Nigeria flood victims recall worst disaster in memory
Adamu Yusuf was preparing to go to the Mokwa market Thursday morning when he heard his neighbour shouting: floodwaters were sweeping through the Nigerian town.
Mexicans elect their judges under shadow of crime, corruption
Mexico held unprecedented elections Sunday allowing voters to choose their judges, in a country where drug cartels and other vested interests regularly seek to alter the course of justice.
Two bridges in Russia collapse in 'blasts', 7 dead
The overnight collapse of two bridges in Russian regions bordering Ukraine that killed seven people were caused by explosions, Russian officials said Sunday, treating them as "acts of terrorism".
Deaths, arrests mar French celebrations after PSG's Champions League win
Two people died and hundreds were arrested in France overnight as football fans celebrated Paris Saint-Germain's stunning Champions League final victory, the interior ministry said on Sunday.
Seven dead, dozens hurt as Russian bridges near Ukraine collapse
Seven people were killed and dozens injured after bridges in two separate Russian regions bordering Ukraine collapsed overnight, officials said on Sunday, with rail authorities blaming at least one incident on "illegal interference".
Bangladesh to open trial of fugitive ex-PM
Bangladesh will open the trial on Sunday of fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity related to the killings of protesters by police, prosecutors said.