European arms imports nearly double over Ukraine: study
Weapons imports to Europe nearly doubled over the past five years, partly due to the war in Ukraine, while exports from Russia halved, researchers said on Monday.
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Ramadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza
Gaza's deadliest war showed no signs of abating as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began Monday amid a gruelling humanitarian crisis that has pushed much of the territory to the brink of starvation.
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Rumours of Aya Nakamura Olympics appearance sparks far-right backlash
The rumour that France's biggest music star Aya Nakamura might sing an Edith Piaf song during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was enough to upset far-right groups this weekend.
Read moreUK royals face questions over altered Princess of Wales image
Britain's royal family faced mounting pressure on Monday to explain how an official photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales had been altered, after AFP and other agencies withdrew the image.
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History-chasing Man City relishing Premier League battle
Rodri says Manchester City will embrace the challenge of having to be almost perfect in their remaining 10 matches to win a record-breaking fourth straight Premier League title.
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Hiroshima grapples with 'Oppenheimer' Oscars success
"Oppenheimer" had a glittering night at the Oscars but in Hiroshima, devastated by the first nuclear bomb in 1945, the film about the weapon's creator is harder to stomach.
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Most markets fall after strong US data, eyes on inflation
Stock markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting jobs report dampened US interest rate cut hopes, with attention now turning to the release of key inflation data this week.
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African players in Europe: Wissa goal cannot save Brentford
A goal by Democratic Republic of Congo star Yoane Wissa could not prevent struggling Brentford losing 2-1 away to leaders Arsenal in the Premier League at the weekend.
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Twenty years on, Spain honours train bombing victims
Spain and the European Union pay homage Monday to the 192 victims of the March 11, 2004 Madrid train bombings that marked the start of mass Islamist attacks in Europe.
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S. Korea starts process to suspend licences of 4,900 striking doctors
South Korea said Monday it had started procedures to suspend the medical licences of 4,900 junior doctors who have resigned and stopped working to protest government medical training reforms, causing healthcare chaos.
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