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Steel at heart of new Trump trade war
US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on steel promise to further complicate a strategic industry already destabilised by Chinese overproduction and Europe's stuttering blast furnaces.
Hamas says stops Gaza hostage release 'until further notice'
Hamas announced Monday it would postpone any further hostage-prisoner exchanges under a fragile Gaza ceasefire accusing Israel of violations, while Israel said its military was readying for "any possible scenario".
Cycling: five rough diamonds who dream of being the new Pogacar
Who amongst them will be the new Tadej Pogacar? Here AFP looks at five up and coming talents joining cycling's World Tour with the dream of winning the Tour de France one day.
'I don't have time': Mother of jailed UK-Egyptian makes Starmer plea
Having lost a third of her body weight during a 134-day hunger strike, a "weak" Laila Soueif on Monday urged UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to secure her son's release from an Egyptian jail, warning "I don't have time".
Feyenoord coach Priske pays for 'lack of chemistry'
Feyenoord head coach Brian Priske has parted ways with the Dutch outfit on Monday by mutual agreement with the club citing "inconsistent results and a lack of chemistry as the main reasons" for his exit.
White S. Africans clamour for US resettlement after Trump order
A deluge of more than 20,000 queries crashed the email server of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the United States after President Donald Trump said he would prioritise white South Africans in a refugee programme, the chamber said Monday.
Kanye West's account on X goes dark after hate-filled rant
Kanye West's account on X has been deactivated after a days-long rant on the platform that included vitriolic, anti-Semitic outbursts.
US federal workers weigh Trump buyout as court to step in
US federal workers face another deadline Monday to accept a mass buyout from their government jobs as a judge holds a key hearing on whether the offer is legal.
Global stocks markets brush off Trump tariffs
Global stock markets rose on Monday, as traders appeared to shrug off US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs announcement surrounding levies on steel and aluminium.
Venice extends tourist tax for 2025
Venice authorities said Monday they would extend a controversial ticket policy for day-trippers in 2025, reporting that last year's trial scheme had "slightly" reduced crowds.
McDonald's profits dented by food poisoning outbreak
McDonald's reported a dip in profits Monday as it contended with lingering effects from a US food poisoning outbreak that depressed sales in its home market.
Six arrested after migrants' bodies found on French beach
Authorities have arrested six people after the bodies of two migrants were found on a northern France beach following a failed bid to cross the Channel and reach Britain, French prosecutors said Monday.
Mikaela Shiffrin: World Ski Championships throwback
Mikaela Shiffrin will not defend her giant slalom title at the World Ski Championships this week.
NY jury hears attacker repeatedly stabbed Salman Rushdie
Prosecutors in the trial of the man accused of attacking Salman Rushdie described to jurors Monday how the "Satanic Verses" author was stabbed repeatedly in a frenzied assault that left him blind in one eye.
Labour impact and trade windfall on agenda at Paris AI summit
Artificial intelligence (AI) presents vast opportunities if correctly chanelled but is already sharpening gender pay disparities, global leaders told a Paris summit aimed at finding common ground on the technology on Monday.
At least 51 dead after Guatemala bus plunges into ravine
At least 51 people were killed in Guatemala City on Monday when a bus crashed through a guard rail and plunged into a ravine, rescuers said, one of the worst road accidents in Latin America in years.
Almost half of remote French island hit by wildfire: official
A remote island that is part of France's French Southern and Antarctic Lands in the Indian Ocean has seen half of its territory hit by a wildfire that has raged since mid-January, forcing the evacuation of scientists and military based there, authorities said.
Trump: Palestinians have no right of return under Gaza plan
President Donald Trump said Palestinians would have no right of return to Gaza under his US takeover plan, describing his proposal in excerpts of an interview released Monday as a "real estate development for the future."
Trump to impose new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
US President Donald Trump plans to slap 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Monday, prompting threats of retaliation from Europe and a warning from China that there are no winners in a trade war.
Ecuador president forced into election run-off against leftist rival
The president of violence-hit Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, claimed his razor-thin lead Monday in the first round of the country's election as a win, despite a stronger-than-expected showing by his leftist challenger Luisa Gonzalez.
Did cuts to shipping emissions spur more global warming?
Could a sudden drop in pollution from cargo vessels criss-crossing global shipping lanes be inadvertently making the world hotter?
British Open announces place for LIV Golf player
British Open organisers on Monday announced they were offering a direct pathway for LIV Golf players to qualify for this year's major at Royal Portrush, following a similar move by the US Open.
Swiatek starts bid for fourth straight Doha title with comfortable win
Iga Swiatek powered into the third round of the Qatar Open on Monday by brushing aside Maria Sakkari in straight sets to kick off her bid for a fourth straight title in Doha.
Global stocks markets push higher despite more Trump tariffs
Global stock markets rose Monday, as traders appeared to shrug off US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs announcement surrounding levies on steel and aluminium.
Tunisian accused says cannot remember 2020 France church killings
A Tunisian man went on trial Monday accused of stabbing to death three people in a church in the southern French city of Nice in 2020, but his insistence that he had no recollection of the events provoked anger among relatives of the victims.
Nestle share slump adds pressure on new boss
Nestle's slumping share price is rattling shareholders and pension funds that have invested in the food giant, piling pressure on its new boss ahead of Thursday's annual results.
Guardiola challenges Man City to show they are still 'special' against Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City side to prove they are still "something special" in their blockbuster Champions League tie against Real Madrid despite a turbulent season for the Premier League champions.
Williamson's century guides New Zealand into final despite Breetzke's record
Star cricketer Kane Williamson hit a brilliant century to take New Zealand into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win on Monday, overshadowing South African opener Matthew Breetzke's record score on debut.
Spain boss Tome denies 'punishing' Hermoso after forced kiss
Spain manager Montse Tome on Monday denied "punishing" Jenni Hermoso by dropping her after ex-football federation chief Luis Rubiales forcibly kissed her at the 2023 Women's World Cup final.
Iran president says Trump aiming to bring country 'to its knees'
Iran's president accused his US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday of seeking to bring the Islamic republic "to its knees" as the country marked the 1979 revolution that toppled the shah.
Djokovic says injury 'almost 100 percent healed'
Novak Djokovic said Monday his leg injury, which shattered his Australian Open dream, was "almost 100 percent healed" and he was ready to aim for his 100th ATP title in Doha this month.
Global stocks rise despite more Trump tariffs
European and Asian stock markets rose Monday, as traders appeared to shrug off US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs announcement surrounding levies on steel and aluminium.