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Russia agrees to 60-day Ukraine grain deal extension
Russia agreed Monday to extending the Ukraine grain export deal, but only for a further 60 days, in a proposal criticised by Kyiv.
Australia to buy US nuclear subs in ambitious new pact
Australia will buy as many as five US nuclear-powered submarines and later build a new model with US and British technology under an ambitious plan to beef up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China, a US official said Monday.
Athletics high jump legend Dick Fosbury dead at 76: agent
Athletics legend Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised high jumping with his signature "Fosbury flop" has died, his agent confirmed on Monday. He was 76.
Tunisia swears in new defanged parliament
Tunisia on Monday inaugurated a new parliament largely stripped of its powers, after a vote that saw a paltry turnout amid boycotts following President Kais Saied's July 2021 power grab.
Wounded Leipzig need 'match of the season' to beat Man City: Rose
Leipzig manager Marco Rose says his injury-hit side will need to produce their "match of the season" to knock Manchester City out of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Scotland duo Hogg and Russell to miss Italy clash
Injured Scotland pair Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell have been ruled out of Saturday's final Six Nations clash with Italy.
Ukraine troops wrap up Leopard tank training in Spain
Ukrainian soldiers wrap up this week a four-week training course in Spain on how to operate the Leopard 2 tanks Western allies have agreed to deliver to help Kyiv fight Russian forces, the Spanish ministry said Monday.
King Charles III calls for Commonwealth unity
Charles III on Monday attended his first Commonwealth Day service as king, issuing a call for unity to tackle the globe's most pressing issues.
Biden reassures Wall Street but Europe slumps on bank worries
Wall Street stocks rose on Monday after US President Joe Biden sought to reassure that the US banking system is sound following the collapse of two lenders, but European stocks plunged.
Costa Rica's 'urban mine' for planet-friendlier lithium
Costa Rica, a country where open pit mining is banned, has become a leader in the extraction of heavy metals such as lithium -- not from the Earth, but old batteries.
UK boosts security spending against China and Russia threats
Britain on Monday detailed plans to bolster military and security spending to confront the "epoch-defining challenge" posed by China while also countering Russia, as London updated its strategic foreign and defence policy.
Russia agrees to 60-day Black Sea grain deal extension
Russia has agreed to extend the Ukraine grain export deal following talks with the United Nations on Monday -- but only for a further 60 days.
Satellites link rain, drought intensity to global warming
The intensity of extreme water cycle events -- especially drought and precipitation or flooding -- correlates strongly with a continuing rise in global temperatures, according to a study published Monday.
Biden administration approves controversial Alaska oil drilling project
The Biden administration, brushing aside climate concerns from environmental groups, approved a controversial oil drilling project on Monday on Alaska's North Slope.
Biden reassures Wall Street but European stocks slump
Wall Street stocks rose on Monday after US President Joe Biden sought to reassure that the US banking system is sound following the collapse of two lenders, but European stocks plunged.
UN investigators slam sluggish Syria quake aid
The world failed to act quickly enough in getting life-saving aid to Syrians in desperate need following last month's devastating earthquake, UN investigators said Monday.
'Fierce' battles rage in central Bakhmut as Russia claims progress
Fierce fighting is raging for control of the centre of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the longest-running and bloodiest battle of Moscow's invasion, Russian and Ukrainian forces said Monday.
Georgia protesters decry brutal treatment by police
Standing in the courtyard of his apartment block in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, Zurab Japaridze shows traces of injuries to his head, still visible five days after he was arrested at an anti-government rally.
Cyclone Freddy returns killing 70 in Malawi, Mozambique
Cyclone Freddy, packing powerful winds and torrential rain, killed at least 70 people in Malawi and Mozambique on its return to southern Africa's mainland, authorities said Monday.
Biden says US banking system 'safe' despite contagion fears
President Joe Biden sought to reassure Americans over the country's banking system Monday as more US banks came under stress and European stocks tumbled on contagion worries.
Ringrose, Henderson out of Ireland's Grand Slam decider
Ireland's Garry Ringrose and Iain Henderson will miss this weekend's Grand Slam decider against England after suffering injuries during Sunday's win over Scotland.
Lineker crisis exposes impartiality row at heart of BBC
The Gary Lineker crisis that engulfed the BBC over the weekend brought to a head an increasingly acrimonious row about impartiality at the public-funded British broadcaster.
Ivory Coast to host World Environment Day on June 5
Ivory Coast announced Monday that it will host this year's World Environment Day on June 5 on the theme of "solutions to plastic pollution".
Biden administration approves Alaska oil drilling project
The Biden administration, brushing aside pressure from environmentalists, on Monday approved a controversial oil drilling project on Alaska's North Slope.
Georgia leader visits EU chief after 'foreign agent' row
Georgia's president was set to meet EU chief Charles Michel in Brussels Monday after the South Caucasus nation dropped a controversial "foreign agent" bill in the face of major pro-Western protests.
Shiffrin to be coached by Karin Harjo next season
US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin, who split with long-time coach Mike Day during last month's World Ski Championships, will be coached by Karin Harjo next season, it was announced Monday.
Ukraine war fears give eastern Europe's populists new ammo
A year of war between Kyiv and Moscow has handed eastern European populists a potent weapon: fear.
Moldova facing Russian hybrid warfare: defence minister
Moldova does not currently face "imminent military danger" but is subject to "hybrid warfare generated by Russia" that is designed to overthrow its government, its defence minister said on Monday.
Kremlin critic Kara-Murza goes on trial for treason
Russia on Monday began the closed-door trial of jailed opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who faces up to two decades in prison on treason charges for comments critical of the Kremlin.
Marozsan retires from Germany women's football team
Midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan, a European champion with Germany in 2013 and 2016 Olympic gold medallist, said Monday she was retiring from international football ahead of this year's Women's World Cup.
Man City reign will be defined by Champions League: Guardiola
Pep Guardiola admits his Manchester City reign will be defined by success in the Champions League no matter how many times his side win the Premier League.
Biden says US banking system 'safe' as regulators seek to avoid contagion
President Joe Biden sought to reassure Americans over the country's banking system Monday, while insisting emergency measures would not be paid for by taxpayers as additional banks came under stress.