UK PM sorry for institutional cover-up in infected blood scandal
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday apologised to thousands of people infected with contaminated blood in a decades-long scandal that a damning report concluded was covered up and largely could have been avoided.
Read moreG7 push to use Russian assets for Ukraine 'vital and urgent': Yellen
It is "vital and urgent" for the United States and allies to find a way to tap immobilized Russian assets in helping Ukraine, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in prepared remarks released Monday.
Read moreTrump trial closing arguments set for next week
Donald Trump's trial on charges of covering up hush money payments to a porn star approached its final stages Monday, with the defense finishing cross-examination of star witness Michael Cohen and closing arguments expected next week.
Read moreUS Supreme Court rejects ex-Guantanamo detainee's appeal
The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian former Guantanamo detainee of his convictions for war crimes committed in Afghanistan.
Read moreJapan's Studio Ghibli receives honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes
Legendary Japanese animators Studio Ghibli on Monday became the first collective to receive an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Read moreLiverpool confirm Slot will replace Klopp as manager
Former Feyenoord coach Arne Slot was Monday confirmed as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool by the Premier League club.
Read morePogacar 'good enough' to win Giro d'Italia and Tour de France
Runaway Giro d'Italia leader Tadej Pogacar says his current form feels "good enough" to carry him to a rare cycling double as he chases victory in the Italian race and the Tour de France in July.
Read moreCargo ship that destroyed Baltimore bridge towed to port
The cargo ship that collided with a Baltimore bridge nearly two months ago, collapsing it and killing six highway workers, was refloated on Monday and towed back into port.
Read more'God works slowly': NGO ship rescues 35 Bangladeshis off Malta
In the darkness, a shape emerged among the Mediterranean waves -- around 30 men, huddled shoulder to shoulder in the hold of a fibreglass boat.
Read moreDominican Republic's President Abinader wins resounding re-election
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader clinched a second term in office with a commanding election win, endorsing his handling of the economy and tough policies toward migration from Haiti, results showed Monday.
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