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US, EU to ramp up chip making and raise pressure on Russia
The United States and the European Union announced on Monday a joint effort to boost microchip manufacturing and tackle Russian disinformation around the war in Ukraine.
Jerusalem archbishop condemns police raid at journalist's funeral
The Catholic archbishop in Jerusalem on Monday strongly criticised Israel's "police invasion" last week of a Christian hospital ahead of the funeral of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.
'I feel free': France lifts Covid mask rule on public transport
Face masks are no longer required in metros, trains and planes in France from Monday, as French authorities lifted one of the last remaining health measures imposed since the pandemic began in 2020.
Liverpool assess Salah, Van Dijk ahead of Southampton clash
Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were assessing the fitness of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk as they prepare for their must-win Premier League match against Southampton on Tuesday.
Kamala Harris leads high-level US team to meet new UAE leader
US Vice President Kamala Harris was Monday leading a high-level delegation to meet the United Arab Emirates' new president, who takes over after his half-brother's death, following months of strained ties between Washington and the oil-rich Gulf state.
Medvedev keen for clay play before Paris
Daniil Medvedev said he was ready and raring to go as he returns from a hernia operation, tuning up for next week's French Open on the Geneva clay.
Sri Lanka's new PM wins support for 'economic war cabinet'
Sri Lanka's new prime minister won crucial support from two main opposition parties Monday, easing the pressure on the ruling Rajapaksa clan in the face of the island's worsening economic crisis.
Bangladesh firm in reply after Mathews falls for 199
Angelo Mathews missed out on his second double hundred by one run as Bangladesh bowled out Sri Lanka for 397 runs in the first Test in Chittagong on Monday.
Saudi expects 13 million bpd oil capacity by 2027: minister
Saudi Arabia expects to ramp up its daily oil production capacity by more than one million barrels to exceed 13 million barrels by early 2027, the kingdom's energy minister announced Monday.
Finland, Sweden debate NATO bids as Ukraine braces for eastern attack
Russia warned Finland and Sweden Monday they were making a "grave mistake" in their moves to join NATO as Ukraine braced for a new push by Moscow's forces in its eastern Donbas region.
Indian PM skips opening of Nepal's Chinese-built airport
Nepal on Monday opened a Chinese-built airport intended to capitalise on Buddhist tourism as India's prime minister landed a few kilometres away to mark the birth, enlightenment and death of the religion's founder.
Stocks steadier after volatile week
Stock markets were steadier Monday after last week's volatility, with traders assessing recession risks as high inflation causes central banks to hike interest rates.
Latest sandstorm brings Iraq to standstill
Another sandstorm that descended Monday on Iraq sent at least 2,000 people to hospital with breathing problems and led to the closure of airports, schools and public offices across the country.
Wheat prices hit record high after Indian export ban
Wheat prices surged to a new record high in European trading on Monday after India decided to ban exports of the commodity as a heatwave hit production.
Mathews falls one short of double ton as Sri Lanka make 397 against Bangladesh
Angelo Mathews missed out on his second double hundred by just one run as Bangladesh bowled out Sri Lanka for 397 runs in the first Test in Chittagong on Monday.
McDonald's to exit Russia, sell business in country
American fast-food giant McDonald's will exit the Russian market and sell its business in the increasingly isolated country, the company said Monday.
Extreme temperatures compound poverty in Pakistan's hottest city
By the time Pakistani schoolboy Saeed Ali arrived at hospital in one of the world's hottest cities, his body was shutting down from heatstroke.
Anti-homophobia group demands PSG explain Gueye absence
A French association fighting homophobia in sport asked Paris Saint-Germain for a second time on Monday whether Idrissa Gana Gueye refused to wear a 'rainbow' jersey in Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Montpellier.
Jerusalem bishop condemns 'police invasion' at journalist's funeral
The Catholic archbishop in Jerusalem on Monday strongly criticised Israel's "police invasion" last week of a Christian hospital ahead of the funeral of slain Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh.
US carrier JetBlue launches hostile takeover of Spirit Airlines
American low-cost carrier JetBlue Airlines announced on Monday a hostile takeover bid for its rival Spirit Airlines, which had rejected a previous bid in favour of a merger with Frontier.
Swedish, Finnish MPs debate NATO membership
Lawmakers in Finland and Sweden on Monday debated their respective NATO bids, as the two neighbours prepare to submit applications this week as a deterrent against Russian aggression.
New Thatcher statue egged in hometown
A new statue of Britain's late former prime minister Margaret Thatcher was fenced off on Monday following an egg-throwing protest shortly after it was installed in her hometown.
Hong Kong triad party raid nets police HK$1mn in Covid fines
A raid on a Hong Kong triad leader's birthday party resulted in police issuing more than HK$1 million ($127,388) in fines for breaching the city's strict coronavirus rules, local media and official reports revealed Monday.
Renault hands Russian assets to Moscow in nationalisation first
French automaker Renault has handed over its Russian assets to the Russian government, both parties announced Monday, marking the first major nationalisation since the onset of sanctions over Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine.
Iran says awaits US response to nuclear talks 'solutions'
Iran said on Monday it awaited the US response to "solutions" discussed with the EU envoy for breaking a stalemate in talks aimed at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.
Zimbabwe healthcare bleeds amid mass nurse exodus
Virginia Mutsamwira says she treats four times the number of patients she should ideally handle at a township clinic in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe.
EU struggles to clear path to Russian oil ban
EU foreign ministers on Monday sought to break through Hungary's opposition to an embargo on Russian oil over the Ukraine war, but warned little progress was expected.
Final touches for 75th Cannes film fest
The last touches were being laid in Cannes on Monday for the 75th anniversary edition of the world's leading film festival, promising a return to its full glitz.
Dirty liberal pipe-dream: 3 myths about electric cars
Sceptics say that far from helping save the planet, electric cars are a liberal pipe-dream whose environmental benefits are exaggerated.
Mathews closes on double century to frustrate Bangladesh
Angelo Mathews closed in on a double hundred as Sri Lanka frustrated Bangladesh to reach 375-8 at tea on day two of the first Test in Chittagong on Monday.
Ukrainian women ask West to save trapped Mariupol defenders
Their menfolk are the last pocket of resistance in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, holed up in a warren of underground tunnels and bunkers at the vast Azovstal steelworks under heavy Russian bombardment.
Iraq at a standstill during latest sandstorm
Another sandstorm descended Monday on Iraq forcing the closure of airports, schools, universities and public administrations across the country, officials said.