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FA defends ball after Guardiola says it is difficult to control
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".
Ski crash almost killed me, says French racer Sarrazin
French downhill specialist Cyprien Sarrazin said Monday that a crash in December that left him with head injuries had almost killed him.
UK's Royal Society of top scientists debates call to expel Elon Musk
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.
Hansen, McCarthy sign new deals with Ireland
Ireland wing Mack Hansen and lock Joe McCarthy have become the latest senior players to sign new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Rocket set to launch in boost for Europe space ambitions
Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 is set to carry out its first commercial mission on Monday as Europe seeks to secure independent access to space amid a shock rapprochement between Moscow and Washington.
What we know about the health of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, 88, has been in hospital in Rome since February 14, suffering two respiratory crises but reported by the Vatican on Sunday evening to be in a "stable" condition.
Paris Fashion Week kicks off with big designer debuts expected
After its annual showcase at the Oscars, the luxury clothing industry turned its attention Monday to Women's Fashion Week in Paris where hotly awaited debuts are expected from new designers at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.
Eurozone inflation eases slightly in February
Eurozone inflation edged down slightly in February to 2.4 percent, reversing a four-month upward trend thanks to a slowdown in energy price increases, official data showed on Monday.
Wing Hansen signs new deal with Ireland
Mack Hansen has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Connacht Rugby, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.
First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began
A stabbing in the Israeli city of Haifa on Monday left one person and the attacker dead, authorities said, in the first such fatal attack since the Gaza ceasefire began in January.
AI, trade tensions mark Barcelona mobile industry meet
The world's largest wireless technology showcase kicked off on Monday, with excitement over AI's potential to transform gadgets clashing with concerns over trade tensions fuelled by the United States.
European defence stocks soar as govts up military spend
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.
France says Ukraine truce would test Russia's commitment to end war
France on Monday said a plan for a one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine would test Moscow's commitment to ending the war it began with its 2022 invasion.
Paris imposes car-sharing lane on congested ring road
Paris on Monday began limiting one lane of its notoriously busy ring road to car sharing during rush hours, the latest move by the French capital to ease congestion and pollution on one of Europe's most traffic-clogged thoroughfares.
One dead in Israel stabbing attack, assailant killed: first responders
A stabbing attack on Monday at a transport station in the Israeli city of Haifa left one person dead and several wounded, medics said, in what police called a "terror attack" whose perpetrator was killed.
India brace for 'nervy times' against Australia in semi-final
Rohit Sharma warned his India team Monday to expect "fightbacks" and "nervy times" against Australia in the Champions Trophy last four in a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
Teen heir to Japanese throne says marriage not on his mind
Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival -- unless succession rules change -- said marriage is not on his mind yet in his first press conference on Monday.
Singapore probes final destination of possible Nvidia chip servers
Servers that may contain AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States to Singapore ended up in Malaysia, but their actual final destination remains a mystery, the city-state's interior minister said Monday.
Asian markets creep up on hopes of China fiscal response to Trump tariffs
Asian markets rose cautiously on Monday, with investors eyeing a potential Chinese stimulus package and President Donald Trump's looming tariffs.
Police, art sleuth crack case of Brueghel stolen in Poland in 1974
With the help of a well-known art detective and arts magazine journalists, Dutch police say they have cracked the case of the mysterious disappearance of a Brueghel painting from a Polish museum 50 years ago.
Hospitalised pope stable, rested overnight: Vatican
Pope Francis rested well during his 17th night in hospital, the Vatican said on Monday, a day after reporting the 88-year-old was in a "stable" condition.
First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza
Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, in the middle of the first day of its famous samba parades.
Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle forest blaze
More than 2,000 firefighters are battling Japan's biggest forest fire in three decades, officials said Monday, as some 4,600 residents remain under an evacuation advisory.
7-Eleven to replace CEO in Couche-Tard takeover battle: reports
7-Eleven's owner is set to replace its CEO as the Japanese convenience store giant battles a $47-billion takeover bid by Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT), reports said Monday.
Melting ice could slow vital Antarctic ocean current: study
The world's strongest ocean current could slow as melting Antarctic ice sheets flood it with fresh water, according to research published on Monday that warned of "severe" climate consequences.
AI, trade tensions to mark Barcelona mobile industry meet
Frantic optimism about artificial intelligence's potential to empower gadgets is set to clash with fears about trade tensions stoked by the White House at this week's Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
'Where's the gold?': How the Assads sucked Syria dry
From a Bond villain lair in the rugged heights overlooking Damascus, the all-seeing eye of a notorious Syrian military unit gazed down on a city it bled dry.
Toasts to LA and consolation drinks flow backstage at Oscars
At the Oscars all eyes tend to focus on the winners, but backstage can be a lot more fun if you're out of the running.
Conan, Gaza and Hackman: top moments from the Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night of the year was its usual festival of glitz, humor, emotional actors and some overly-long speeches.
Cavs rally to beat Blazers in OT for 10th straight NBA victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129 in an NBA overtime thriller and boost their league-best record with a 10th straight victory Sunday, as Boston defeated Denver in a clash of the past two champions.
Oz, Bond and Quincy Jones: Oscars a musical ode to film icons
The Oscars gala traditionally features performances of all the tracks nominated for best original song -- this year, the ceremony on Sunday bucked norms, but musical numbers still punctuated the show.
Zelensky and European allies cement cooperation after Trump row
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he would work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace deal to present to the United States, after allies gathered in London pledged to spend more on security and assemble a coalition to defend any truce in Ukraine.