Stock markets edge higher, oil climbs
Stock markets edged higher on both sides of the Atlantic on Monday despite fading hopes for US interest rate cuts and worries about political upheaval in Europe, while oil prices rose.
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Putin to visit N. Korea as Kremlin floats possible 'strategic' treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to North Korea on Tuesday, in a rare visit that may see Moscow sign a "strategic partnership treaty" with Pyongyang, the Kremlin said.
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'Stop homophobia' in rugby, says France star Dupont
French rugby star and pin-up for this summer's Paris Olympics, Antoine Dupont has called for an end to the "macho" cliches linked to the game and "stop homophobia in our sport".
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Argentines pawn family jewels to make ends meet
In Argentina's strangled economy, one sector is thriving: the pawn shops buying up gold and other family treasures that many are forced to sell to pay their bills.
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France cutting troops in West, Central Africa to 600: sources
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP.
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Paris: the canvas for sporting greatness
One of the great attractions of hosting the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics in Paris was the opportunity to show off the plethora of stunning buildings which will form the backdrop to many of the sports.
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Lull in Gaza fighting despite blasts in south
Israel struck Gaza on Monday and witnesses reported blasts in the besieged territory's south, but fighting has largely subsided after a day of relative calm and as Muslims marked Eid al-Adha.
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Romania sink error-prone Ukraine to end long drought at Euros
Romania won at a major international tournament for the first time in 24 years on Monday as they beat Ukraine 3-0 at Euro 2024, helped by two errors from goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
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Top jobs on EU leaders' menu, with von der Leyen in pole position
EU leaders gather Monday in Brussels to thrash out over dinner how to distribute the bloc's top jobs, with Ursula von der Leyen seemingly on track for a second term heading the European Commission.
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Put tobacco-style warnings on social media: US health official
Social media platforms should feature tobacco-style health warnings for adolescents, a top US government health official said Monday.
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