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US promises strong Guatemala ties as Arevalo visits White House
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo was welcomed on Monday at the White House, where he won pledges of strong bilateral ties and backing for his anti-corruption campaign.
Alcaraz sinks Monfils to advance in Miami
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz powered into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over French veteran Gael Monfils at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday.
Struggling for a can of food: starving Gazans scramble for aid drops
A military plane banked over the war-ravaged ruins of Gaza City dropping dozens of black parachutes carrying food aid.
Senegal presidency winner says he is 'break' from establishment
Anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye said Monday that Senegal's people had chosen to "break" with the current political system as he was set to become the youngest president in the country's history.
Facing probe, Bolsonaro spent two nights at Hungarian embassy
Jair Bolsonaro was "hosted" for two days last month at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, lawyers for the Brazilian ex-president said Monday, denying he had been seeking refuge from pressing legal probes.
UK says China targeted 'democratic institutions' in cyber campaign
The UK on Monday accused Beijing-backed groups of targeting "democratic institutions and parliamentarians" in two "malicious" cyber campaigns, unveiling sanctions and summoning China's ambassador.
Murray out for 'extended period' with ankle injury
Britain's Andy Murray faces an "extended period" out of tennis after suffering serious ankle injuries in his third round exit from the Miami Open on Sunday.
Diddy's US homes raided by US federal agents
Homes belonging to Sean "Diddy" Combs were raided by federal agents Monday, with the US hip hop mogul at the center of sex trafficking claims and sex assault lawsuits.
One dead in rare US mountain lion attack
A rare attack by a mountain lion on two brothers in a remote area of California left one dead and the other severely injured over the weekend, with authorities reporting that the cat was subsequently euthanized.
Devils whip sinners in El Salvador Holy Week tradition
Devils with leather whips lashed people in a town square in El Salvador on Monday to "punish" them for their sins, in a centuries-old Holy Week tradition.
Haiti leaders struggle to find transition consensus as crisis broils
Efforts to set up a transitional government and fill a power vacuum in violence-wracked Haiti foundered Monday as delegates squabbled over choosing a leader and death threats caused one member to quit over the weekend.
Ohtani denies betting on baseball, 'saddened, shocked' by scandal
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said Monday he had never bet on baseball or other sports, declaring himself "saddened and shocked" at allegations his interpreter stole millions of dollars from him to pay off gambling debts.
Geopolitical tensions boost oil prices on mixed day for global equities
Global stocks were mixed Monday, while oil prices advanced as escalations between Moscow and Ukraine raised questions over Russian oil production.
Garcia upsets Gauff to reach Miami Open quarters
France's Caroline Garcia upset world number three Coco Gauff beating the American 6-3 1-6 6-2 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Miami Open.
Facing investigations, Bolsonaro spent 2 nights at Hungarian embassy
Jair Bolsonaro was recently "hosted for two days" at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, lawyers for the former Brazilian president said Monday, denying he had been hiding there to evade the law.
What will change with Bassirou Diomaye Faye at Senegal helm?
At the age of 44, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is to become Senegal's fifth and also youngest president after the opposition candidate's main rival Amadou Ba conceded defeat after Sunday's first round vote.
Deutsche Bahn and train drivers reach deal in wage dispute
Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail operator and the GDL train drivers' union have reached a deal in a wage dispute that has caused months of crippling strikes in the country, the union said on Monday.
Nottingham Forest lodge appeal against points deduction
Nottingham Forest lodged an appeal Monday against the four-point deduction imposed upon them for a breach of Premier League financial rules.
England centurion Care retires from Test rugby
Scrum-half Danny Care said on Tuesday playing for England "meant an awful lot" to him after announcing his retirement from Test rugby.
Smiling through tears: Hostage families lead Jerusalem Purim parade
It was meant to be a day of revelry and high jinks for Jews, but Jerusalem's Purim parade Monday struck a more sombre note, with some relatives of hostages held in Gaza even trying to stop it.
Venezuela's Maduro files election candidacy, opposition blocked
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday officially registered his candidacy in July elections, while the opposition remained blocked from signing up its aspirant with just hours until the clock runs out.
'Still got it': Kohli hits 77 as Bengaluru beat Punjab in IPL
Virat Kohli on Monday said he has "still got it" in him to ace T20 cricket after his attacking 77 guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first win of this IPL season.
Putin says 'Islamists' behind Moscow attack, links them to Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin on Monday acknowledged for the first time that "radical Islamists" were behind last week's attack on a concert hall outside Moscow, but suggested they were linked to Ukraine somehow.
Golden Globes get five-year TV deal after rocky patch
The Golden Globes has inked a five-year broadcast deal with a US TV network, organizers said Monday, after a troubled few years for the awards show.
Iraq Central Bank says regulated dollar transactions rising
Iraq, fighting a booming currency black market, has considerably increased overseas dollar transactions through the official global SWIFT system, the Central Bank vice governor said on Monday.
US court dismisses Musk lawsuit against anti-hate watchdog
A US court on Monday rejected social network X's lawsuit against a nonprofit that had reported a spike in misinformation and hate speech on the platform since billionaire Elon Musk's takeover.
Disagreements among Haiti leaders hamper govt transition
Disagreements among delegates over who should head Haiti's transitional council are stalling the body's official formation, a representative told AFP Monday, while over the weekend one member quit amid death threats.
Kohli's 77 helps Bengaluru beat Punjab in IPL
Virat Kohli's 77 and a finishing act by Dinesh Karthik helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by four wickets for their opening IPL win of the season on Monday.
Germany coach Nagelsmann wants to avoid the 'hysteria'
German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann said Monday that he wants to avoid the "hysteria" following his side's impressive 2-0 victory against France last weekend.
Mbappe fires France warning after Germany friendly defeat
France captain Kylian Mbappe said his team's friendly loss to Germany at the weekend should serve as a warning going into Euro 2024, for which Les Bleus are one of the leading contenders.
Senegal anti-establishment candidate wins presidency
Anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was set Monday to become the youngest president in Senegal's history after his rival conceded the race, triggering a political earthquake in the West African nation.
Southgate says injuries give England hopefuls chance to press case for Euro 2024
Gareth Southgate said Monday that an "incredible" spate of injuries had opened up opportunities for fringe players as England prepare for their final match before the manager names his Euro 2024 squad.