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Sarkozy back in court to appeal corruption conviction
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is scheduled to appear in a court in Paris on Wednesday to appeal a one-year jail sentence for illegal campaign financing.
Spain's opposition steps up criticism of Sanchez amnesty plan
Spain's conservative opposition parties and members of its judiciary have stepped up criticism of acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's plans to offer amnesty to Catalan separatists.
Hamas says Gaza death toll tops 10,000 as Israel steps up war
The death toll in Gaza now exceeds 10,000 after nearly one month of Israeli bombardment, the Hamas-run health ministry said Monday as the offensive against the Palestinian militant group showed signs of intensifying.
Sky above Gaza turns red in deadly night of strikes
The bodies arrived through the night at the morgue of a hospital in Deir al-Balah in the centre of the Gaza Strip.
EU tells TikTok to 'spare no effort' to fight disinformation
The EU's top tech enforcer told TikTok's CEO on Monday to "spare no effort" to counter disinformation, but recognised the changes already made by the video-sharing platform.
Blinken pledges more Gaza aid during Turkey visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Washington was working "very aggressively" to dramatically expand the amount of aid reaching trapped civilians in Gaza.
French justice minister goes on trial in conflict of interest case
France's justice minister goes on trial Monday in a conflict of interest case that has been a major embarrassment for President Emmanuel Macron's government.
Iranian Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi begins hunger strike in prison: family
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has begun a hunger strike in her Iranian prison in protest at limits on medical care for her and other inmates, as well as the obligation for women to wear the hijab in the Islamic republic, her family said on Monday.
Russia strikes Odesa, damaging museum, injuring 8
Russian strikes overnight in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa left eight people wounded and damaged a historic art museum, Ukrainian officials said on Monday, in the latest barrage of drones and missiles.
Europe to decide its future in space at Seville summit
European ministers are meeting in the Spanish city of Seville on Monday and Tuesday to decide on the continent's future in space, including potential exploration missions and an ongoing rocket launcher crisis.
China's Xi meets Australian PM Albanese in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, a high-water mark in their nations' ties following years of tensions that cut billions of dollars in trade.
Israel steps up war as Hamas says Gaza deaths near 10,000
Israeli forces pushed on with intense strikes targeting Palestinian militants in Gaza on Monday as the war neared one month and the Hamas-run health ministry's death toll approached 10,000 inside the besieged territory.
Stocks extend global rally as US jobs data cements rate hopes
Markets rallied again Monday following another strong performance on Wall Street, as below-forecast US jobs data fanned optimism that the Federal Reserve had reached the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes despite ceasefire calls
Israel on Monday pounded Gaza with "significant" strikes with soldiers battling Hamas forces in the besieged territory, ignoring ceasefire calls by UN aid agencies who condemned surging civilian deaths in the month-long conflict.
Asia builds on global stocks rally as US jobs data cements rate hopes
Markets rallied again Monday following another strong performance on Wall Street, as below-forecast US jobs data fanned optimism that the Federal Reserve had reached the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.
China's Xi to welcome Australian PM Albanese in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Beijing on Monday, a high-water mark in their nations' ties following years of tensions that cut billions of dollars in trade.
Blinken tries to soothe Turkey's anger in Ankara
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds tough talks in Turkey on Monday, aimed at soothing the anger of one of Washington's most strategic but difficult allies about the bloodshed in Gaza.
Trump to testify at civil trial targeting his New York empire
Former president Donald Trump is expected to testify Monday in the New York civil case threatening to upend his real estate empire and deal him a damaging financial blow as he seeks to retake the White House next year.
France reports 1,040 anti-Semitic acts since October 7
France has recorded more than a thousand anti-Semitic acts since the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas gunmen on Israel, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Sunday.
Israel hits Gaza hard, as US focuses on aid
Israel said Sunday it was pounding Gaza with "significant" strikes after cutting it in two, as America's top diplomat pressed a Middle East tour focused on humanitarian aid for the Palestinians.
Lebanon says Israeli strike kills reporter's 4 relatives
Four relatives of a journalist were killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, the official Lebanese news agency said, adding that the journalist was also wounded.
Zelensky 'not ready' for Russia talks, Ukraine probes deadly strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said he was "not ready" for talks with Russia unless its invading troops withdraw, as Kyiv investigated a deadly strike on its soldiers.
Blinken on surprise visit to Baghdad: Iraq
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to Baghdad on Sunday following a trip to the occupied West Bank earlier in the day.
One year from election, polls offer gloomy view for Biden
With exactly a year to go before the US presidential election, a new string of polls painted a grim picture Sunday for Joe Biden, showing him trailing likely challenger Donald Trump among a pessimistic electorate.
Blinken discusses sea route for Gaza aid with Cyprus president
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday to discuss a maritime aid corridor from the island to the heavily bombarded and besieged Gaza Strip.
Blinken on Middle East crisis tour as bloody war roils Gaza
US top diplomat Antony Blinken visited the occupied West Bank on Sunday, part of a whirlwind Middle East tour as Israel pursues its deadliest campaign yet in besieged Gaza to destroy Hamas.
Turkish police tear gas pro-Palestinian protesters at air base
Turkish police Sunday fired tear gas to disperse a pro-Palestinian rally staged outside a military base housing US forces just hours before the arrival in Ankara of Washington's top diplomat.
Life of German jailed in Iran 'at grave risk' over failing health: daughter
A German citizen abducted in Dubai and sentenced to death by Iran is almost unable to walk and talk due to health conditions that prison authorities have failed to properly treat, his daughter told AFP.
Blinken visits West Bank as fierce fighting roils Gaza
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken made a surprise visit to the occupied West Bank on Sunday, meeting with Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas as Israel pressed its war to destroy Hamas that has already claimed thousands of lives.
Bangladesh arrests 8,000 opposition activists: report
Bangladesh police have arrested nearly 8,000 opposition figures in a nationwide crackdown since officers broke up a major rally in the capital a week ago, a report said Sunday.
Ohio vote tests abortion question one year ahead of 2024 race
The US state of Ohio will decide whether to guarantee the right to abortion in a potential 2024 bellwether Tuesday as both sides of the American political machine establish their campaign strategies on this crucial issue one year out from the presidential election.
Australia PM Albanese vows to 'work constructively with China'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed on Sunday to "work constructively" with China as the two countries seek to thaw icy relations.