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Russian strikes kill 11 in Zelensky's hometown
Russian missile strikes on the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed 11 people early Tuesday, as Moscow said it had captured Western armoured vehicles from Kyiv's forces.
UK's pandemic inquiry opens as victims' relatives lash out
An inquiry probing the UK government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic kicked off Tuesday with the investigation mired in controversy even before the first witness is called.
Russian strikes kill 10 in Zelensky's hometown
Russian strikes early Tuesday on the hometown of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky killed ten people, as Moscow said it had captured Western armoured vehicles from Kyiv's forces.
Toll from Russian strike on Ukraine's Kryvyi Rig rises to six
The toll from nightime Russian missile strikes on infrastructure including a five-storey residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rig has risen to six, officials said Tuesday.
Ex-Samsung exec charged with stealing chip tech for China factory
South Korea has charged a former Samsung executive accused of stealing company secrets worth hundreds of millions of dollars to set up a copycat chip factory in China, prosecutors told AFP on Tuesday.
Three killed in wave of Russian air strikes in Ukraine
A Russian missile strike killed three people and wounded 32 in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih on Tuesday, authorities said, as air attacks were reported in Kyiv and other cities.
Ukrainian farmers mourn animals and crops lost in flood
Yuriy, a 56-year-old Ukrainian farmer, stands chest-deep in water in his village of Afanasiyivka, gazing around in bewilderment.
Trump faces biggest legal threat as documents case opens in court
Donald Trump is due in court Tuesday to face dozens of felony counts of mishandling US government secrets, in the most serious yet of a firestorm of criminal probes threatening to derail his bid to win back the White House.
UK's pandemic inquiry set to open as victims' relatives lash out
An inquiry probing the UK government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic kicks off Tuesday with the investigation mired in controversy even before the first witness is called.
Venezuela's 'daily bread,' humble arepa conquers the world
From the streets of Caracas to trendy eateries in New York, Paris and Tokyo, the arepa, a humble cornmeal flatbread, is riding a wave of Venezuelan emigration and feeding a craving for exotic and gluten-free food.
Iran and Venezuela have 'common enemies,' Raisi says in Caracas
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi began a rare diplomatic tour of Latin America on Monday with a first stop in Caracas, where he said his country and Venezuela are "friends" with "common enemies."
Fox News tells ex-host Carlson to end Twitter show: reports
Fox News has warned Tucker Carlson, who was ousted in April from a primetime hosting slot on the right-wing station, that his new show on Twitter violates the terms of his contract, US media reported Monday.
Ukraine says seven villages retaken in 'tough' offensive
Ukraine on Monday said it had retaken seven villages and made small gains in a "tough" counter-offensive against Russian forces that France said could last months.
'Eat, Pray, Love' writer yanks new Russia-set novel
Author Elizabeth Gilbert, whose multi-million-selling "Eat, Pray, Love" was made into a Hollywood smash starring Julia Roberts, said Monday she is shelving her new novel after an outcry because it was set in Russia.
46, including children, killed in 'vile attack' in east DR Congo
At least 46 people, half of them children, were killed in a militia attack on a camp for displaced people in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where civilians are suffering increasing violence.
Victorious Erdogan demands recognition of northern Cyprus
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan redoubled his call Monday for the international recognition of northern Cyprus, making the Mediterranean statelet his first port of call since his re-election.
UBS completes Credit Suisse takeover
UBS finalised the takeover of its former rival Credit Suisse on Monday, clearing the way for the Herculean task of integrating two of the world's most important banks.
Biden to undergo root canal at White House
President Joe Biden will undergo a dental root canal at the White House on Monday, his doctor said, prompting officials to abruptly shuffle the president's planned schedule.
UK's Sunak in slanging match with predecessor Johnson
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday became embroiled in a public war of words with Boris Johnson, in a spat over the former leader's controversial awards to his key political allies.
Berlusconi fans gather at hospital to mourn 'immortal' icon
"He will always be with us," said 75-year-old Carla Ballarini as fans of Silvio Berlusconi draped in the flags of Forza Italia and AC Milan gathered on Monday outside the Milan hospital where he died.
Climbing opts to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete
Climbing on Monday became the latest Olympic sport to say it would welcome back Russian and Belarusian athletes.
UK PM Sunak hits back at Johnson over honours for allies
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak lashed out at his predecessor Boris Johnson Monday in a row over political honours for allies of the former premier.
AC Milan pay tribute to 'unforgettable' ex-owner Berlusconi
AC Milan, the football club which won a host of domestic and European titles under Silvio Berlusconi's ownership, called him "unforgettable" in a tribute after his death aged 86 Monday.
Nuclear arms spending, arsenals swell as global tensions grow: studies
The world's nuclear powers, and China in particular, increased investment in their arsenals for a third consecutive year in 2022 amid swelling geopolitical tensions, two reports showed Monday.
Bling and bunga bunga: Italy's Silvio Berlusconi
Silvio Berlusconi -- who has died at 86 -- dominated Italian public life for decades as a billionaire media mogul and the country's longest serving premier. But he was always dogged by scandal.
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the former prime minister who reshaped Italy's political and cultural landscape while fending off multiple legal and sex scandals, has died aged 86, his spokesman confirmed to AFP Monday.
Riverside Ukraine city left with mud and memories
Zaporizhzhia residents braved grey skies and driving rain to visit the banks of the Dnipro, not to relax in riverside bars and resorts, but to contemplate a sea of mud.
UBS embarks on 'bumpy' integration of Credit Suisse
UBS said Monday that it had finalised the takeover of its former rival Credit Suisse, clearing the way for a Herculean task of integration that will be closely watched by clients, employees and Swiss political leaders.
NATO begins unprecedented air drill in 'show of strength'
NATO will begin the largest air force deployment exercise in Europe in the alliance's history on Monday in a display of unity toward partners and potential threats such as Russia.
China expands nuclear arsenal as global tensions grow: study
The nuclear arsenals of several countries, especially China, grew last year and other atomic powers continued to modernise theirs as geopolitical tensions rise, researchers said Monday.
Ukraine says three villages retaken in fresh offensive
Kyiv announced on Sunday that Ukrainian forces had retaken three villages in the eastern region of Donetsk, the first reported gains of their new offensive.
Narrow lead for pro-Europe party in Montenegro parliamentary polls
Montenegro's new pro-European party held a slim lead in parliamentary elections on Sunday, according to results from a leading pollster, likely spurring days of coalition building before a government forms.