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Gabon's military leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, who led a 2023 coup to end 55 years of Bongo dynasty rule, announced Monday that he would run for president in April.

US President Donald Trump warned Monday he would "not put up" much longer with Volodymyr Zelensky's stance on the war with Russia, as the Ukrainian leader countered he wanted to end it "as soon as possible."

Pope Francis suffered two new breathing attacks on Monday, requiring two separate bronchoscopies, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old pontiff struggles to recover from pneumonia.

A man drove a car into a crowd in Germany on Monday, killing two people and seriously injuring five, police said, adding that a 40-year-old German suspect was arrested at the scene.

Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric much longer, as the US president prepared to meet his top team after a disastrous Oval Office row with the Ukrainian leader.

A landmark Hong Kong venue that became synonymous with Cantonese opera for more than half a century closed its doors in the early hours of Tuesday, with hundreds gathering to watch its neon signs going dark.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hamas on Monday with unimaginable consequences if it did not return hostages held in Gaza, while the Palestinian group accused his government of sabotaging the truce.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by allowing them extra time to meet 2025 emission reduction targets without facing fines.

Donald Trump said Monday that Washington would "not put up with" Volodymyr Zelensky's rhetoric much longer, as the US president prepared to meet his top team after a disastrous Oval Office row with the Ukrainian.

A dozen Teslas were torched in France in what authorities are treating as an arson attack, the prosecutor's office said Monday.

Minutes before it was scheduled to launch, the first commercial mission of Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 was called off on Monday due to an "anomaly" on the ground.

Share prices of European defence companies soared Monday as London and the European Union look to ramp up military spending in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Ukraine and NATO.

Britain's Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel technology billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, from the prestigious institute of scientists.

A driver struck a crowd in southwest Germany on Monday, killing two people and seriously hurting several more, authorities said, adding that a 40-year-old German suspect was arrested at the scene.

Shops and markets in central Tehran, usually teeming with customers ahead of the Persian New Year, now barely see any buyers, a sombre reflection of the dire state of the Iranian economy.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior said his team face early elimination from the Champions League if they make any mistakes against Atletico Madrid in their last-16 tie.

Michel Platini, the former head of UEFA, told a Swiss appeals court on Monday, where his acquittal on fraud charges is being examined, that FIFA "owed" him the two million Swiss francs ($2.2 million) at the heart of the case.

A former French surgeon on trial on charges of sexually abusing almost 300 patients, mostly children, said Monday that he was "done with lying" and "ready to admit" to some rapes.

Dutch police have finally cracked the case of a petrol station robbery nearly a decade on after the thief handed himself in, apparently wracked by a guilty conscience.

Time is running short for Canada, Mexico and China to avert sweeping tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, with the planned levies to take effect past midnight over what he deems an "unacceptable" flow of drugs.

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday accused Russia of not being serious about peace after warning that tough security guarantees were the only way to end more than three years of conflict in Ukraine.

A car driven into a crowd in southwest Germany on Monday killed at least one person and injured several more, police said, adding that a suspected "perpetrator" had been arrested.

Australia captain Steve Smith says his team are confident they can counter India's quality spin attack in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi on Monday defended the first ever visit by his staff to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant through Russian-occupied territory, saying the "exception" was aimed at protecting lives.

Club Brugge are hoping to claim the scalp of Aston Villa for the second time in this season's Champions League as the sides meet once again in the last 16, with the Belgians in buoyant mood after dumping out Atalanta in the play-offs.

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by allowing them extra time to meet 2025 emission reduction targets without facing fines.

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac admitted his side have "a long way to go" despite their recent uptick in form ahead of Tuesday's home Champions League clash with Lille.

Wearable gadgets like smart watches and glasses are growing more capable every year, but experts say smartphones will remain ubiquitous for the foreseeable future -- not least thanks to artificial intelligence features.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admitted city rivals Real Madrid have the more illustrious history but backed his own team to deliver ahead of their tantalising Champions League last-16 derby clash on Tuesday.

The Football Association has robustly defended the ball used in FA Cup matches this season after Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it was "difficult to control".

French downhill specialist Cyprien Sarrazin said Monday that a crash in December that left him with head injuries had almost killed him.

Britain's Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel the world's richest man, technology billionaire Elon Musk, from the prestigious institute of scientists.