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Polish truckers block Ukraine border points in protest
Several dozen owners of transport companies on Monday blocked three major Polish border crossings with Ukraine to protest what they say is unfair competition from the neighbouring country's businesses.
UN chief says Gaza becoming 'graveyard for children', urges ceasefire
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday warned that the bombarded Gaza Strip was becoming a "graveyard for children," as he urged an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Ukraine president says 'not the time' for elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he doesn't believe it is the right time for elections as debate intensifies on holding a vote in 2024 while the country fights against Russia's invasion.
Jewish New Yorkers occupy Statue of Liberty to demand Gaza ceasefire
Hundreds of US Jewish activists peacefully occupied New York's Statue of Liberty on Monday to demand a ceasefire by Israel and an end to the "genocidal bombardment" of civilians in Gaza.
Stock rally loses steam as economic concerns return
A rally in stock markets on hopes that interest rates have peaked lost some ground Monday, as traders focused on concerns over weak economic data and conflict in the Middle East.
Competition proposed to deliver European space cargo to ISS
The European Space Agency on Monday proposed a competition between European firms to build a ship that would deliver cargo to the International Space Station.
Stocks rally loses steam as economic concerns return
A rally in stock markets on hopes interest rates have peaked lost on Monday as traders focused on concerns over weak economic data and the Middle East conflict, setting aside strong gains in Asia.
Trump takes stand in civil trial targeting his New York empire
Donald Trump testified in a New York court on Monday in the civil fraud case threatening to cripple his real estate empire, the first former US president to take the stand as a defendant in more than a century.
Trump testifying in civil trial targeting his New York empire
Donald Trump was in a New York court on Monday to testify in a civil fraud case threatening to cripple his real estate empire, the first former president to take the stand as a defendant in more than a century.
Stocks rally fades as economic concerns return
A rally in stock markets on hopes interest rates have peaked ran out of steam on Monday as traders focused on concerns over weak economic data and the Middle East conflict, setting aside strong gains in Asia.
Sarkozy back in court to appeal corruption conviction
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is scheduled to appear in a court in Paris on Wednesday to appeal a one-year jail sentence for illegal campaign financing.
Spain's opposition steps up criticism of Sanchez amnesty plan
Spain's conservative opposition parties and members of its judiciary have stepped up criticism of acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's plans to offer amnesty to Catalan separatists.
Hamas says Gaza death toll tops 10,000 as Israel steps up war
The death toll in Gaza now exceeds 10,000 after nearly one month of Israeli bombardment, the Hamas-run health ministry said Monday as the offensive against the Palestinian militant group showed signs of intensifying.
Sky above Gaza turns red in deadly night of strikes
The bodies arrived through the night at the morgue of a hospital in Deir al-Balah in the centre of the Gaza Strip.
EU tells TikTok to 'spare no effort' to fight disinformation
The EU's top tech enforcer told TikTok's CEO on Monday to "spare no effort" to counter disinformation, but recognised the changes already made by the video-sharing platform.
Blinken pledges more Gaza aid during Turkey visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Washington was working "very aggressively" to dramatically expand the amount of aid reaching trapped civilians in Gaza.
French justice minister goes on trial in conflict of interest case
France's justice minister goes on trial Monday in a conflict of interest case that has been a major embarrassment for President Emmanuel Macron's government.
Iranian Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi begins hunger strike in prison: family
Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has begun a hunger strike in her Iranian prison in protest at limits on medical care for her and other inmates, as well as the obligation for women to wear the hijab in the Islamic republic, her family said on Monday.
Russia strikes Odesa, damaging museum, injuring 8
Russian strikes overnight in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa left eight people wounded and damaged a historic art museum, Ukrainian officials said on Monday, in the latest barrage of drones and missiles.
Europe to decide its future in space at Seville summit
European ministers are meeting in the Spanish city of Seville on Monday and Tuesday to decide on the continent's future in space, including potential exploration missions and an ongoing rocket launcher crisis.
China's Xi meets Australian PM Albanese in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, a high-water mark in their nations' ties following years of tensions that cut billions of dollars in trade.
Israel steps up war as Hamas says Gaza deaths near 10,000
Israeli forces pushed on with intense strikes targeting Palestinian militants in Gaza on Monday as the war neared one month and the Hamas-run health ministry's death toll approached 10,000 inside the besieged territory.
Stocks extend global rally as US jobs data cements rate hopes
Markets rallied again Monday following another strong performance on Wall Street, as below-forecast US jobs data fanned optimism that the Federal Reserve had reached the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes despite ceasefire calls
Israel on Monday pounded Gaza with "significant" strikes with soldiers battling Hamas forces in the besieged territory, ignoring ceasefire calls by UN aid agencies who condemned surging civilian deaths in the month-long conflict.
Asia builds on global stocks rally as US jobs data cements rate hopes
Markets rallied again Monday following another strong performance on Wall Street, as below-forecast US jobs data fanned optimism that the Federal Reserve had reached the end of its interest rate hiking cycle.
China's Xi to welcome Australian PM Albanese in Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Beijing on Monday, a high-water mark in their nations' ties following years of tensions that cut billions of dollars in trade.
Blinken tries to soothe Turkey's anger in Ankara
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds tough talks in Turkey on Monday, aimed at soothing the anger of one of Washington's most strategic but difficult allies about the bloodshed in Gaza.
Trump to testify at civil trial targeting his New York empire
Former president Donald Trump is expected to testify Monday in the New York civil case threatening to upend his real estate empire and deal him a damaging financial blow as he seeks to retake the White House next year.
France reports 1,040 anti-Semitic acts since October 7
France has recorded more than a thousand anti-Semitic acts since the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas gunmen on Israel, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Sunday.
Israel hits Gaza hard, as US focuses on aid
Israel said Sunday it was pounding Gaza with "significant" strikes after cutting it in two, as America's top diplomat pressed a Middle East tour focused on humanitarian aid for the Palestinians.
Lebanon says Israeli strike kills reporter's 4 relatives
Four relatives of a journalist were killed on Sunday in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, the official Lebanese news agency said, adding that the journalist was also wounded.
Zelensky 'not ready' for Russia talks, Ukraine probes deadly strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said he was "not ready" for talks with Russia unless its invading troops withdraw, as Kyiv investigated a deadly strike on its soldiers.