French actor Depardieu held for questioning over alleged sexual assault
French police on Monday detained screen legend Gerard Depardieu for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault, a source close to the case said.
Read moreGerman ex-soldier admits spying for Russia as trial opens
A German former soldier on Monday admitted he had spied for Russia at the start of his trial, saying he wanted to avoid the escalation of the war in Ukraine.
Read morePremier League clubs agree new spending cap - reports
Premier League clubs have reportedly agreed in principle to introduce a spending cap to limit the gap in financial muscle between sides at the top and bottom of the English top flight.
Read moreEngland rugby star Billy Vunipola convicted of assault in Mallorca
England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola was convicted of assault and injuring a police officer in Mallorca, a Spanish court said Monday.
Read moreWalrus dies from bird flu on Arctic island: researcher
The first case of a walrus dying from bird flu has been detected on one of Norway's Arctic islands, a researcher said Monday.
Read moreHopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
Hopes rose Monday for a long-sought truce and hostage release deal after almost seven months of war between Palestinian Hamas militants and Israel in Gaza.
Read morePhilips settles US sleep machine cases for $1.1 billion
Dutch medical device maker Philips said Monday it had reached a $1.1 billion deal to settle US lawsuits over faulty sleep machines that have dogged the company.
Read moreTogo votes in key parliament ballot after divisive reform
Togolese voted in legislative elections on Monday after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family's decades-long grip on power.
Read moreColumbia on edge as talks collapse over Gaza protests
Tensions rose Monday at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests across US campuses, with college authorities and student demonstrators in open conflict after negotiations broke down.
Read moreIndia cricket fans defy heatwave warning for IPL clash
Indian cricket fan Harshit Singal always jumps at the chance to watch a match -- even when the worst heatwave in memory has brought the rest of sports-mad Kolkata to a standstill.
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