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Pope to visit Hungary, meet Orban in April
Pope Francis will visit Hungary in April and meet far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the Vatican said Monday, with the Ukraine war and migrants expected to dominate talks.
Europe stocks rebound after sinking on US rate hike fears
European equities rebounded Monday after sinking last week on renewed fear of more aggressive US interest rate hikes, dealers said.
UK-EU Brexit fix: What's at stake?
An agreement between Britain and the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules in Northern Ireland appears imminent.
Lewandowski may miss Copa del Rey Clasico with hamstring strain
Robert Lewandowski is a doubt for Barcelona's Clasico Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash with Real Madrid after the club confirmed he had a hamstring strain on Monday.
Phone firms promise 'tsunami of innovation' at Barcelona meeting
The big beasts of the telecom industry kicked off their most important annual get-together in Barcelona on Monday, promising to lead a "tsunami of innovation", as they try to shrug off a major slump across the technology sector.
Paris Fashion Week coloured by scandal and grief
Paris Fashion Week launched Monday with touches of scandal and grief, as Balenciaga tries to move past recent controversies while Vivienne Westwood and Paco Rabanne hold their first shows since their founders' deaths.
Victims wash ashore after deadly Italy shipwreck
Italy's coastguard on Monday searched the sea and beaches for bodies following a shipwreck off Calabria, as the death toll rose to 62 and charities cared for children who witnessed loved ones drowning.
Greta Thunberg and Sami activists protest 'illegal' wind turbines in Norway
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and dozens of Sami activists blocked the entrance to Norway's energy ministry Monday to protest against wind turbines still in place on reindeer herding land despite a court ruling.
Kremlin 'drift'? Georgia turns on Russian opposition exiles
Like thousands of Russians who decided to emigrate after their country invaded Ukraine, Anna Rivina moved to neighbouring Georgia.
Tense wait as Nigeria slowly counts election results
Nigeria slowly counted more results on Monday after a tight election for the presidency of Africa's most populous nation as delays and accusations of manipulation fuelled tensions.
Hostage returns to Australia after kidnapping by armed PNG gang
An archaeologist taken hostage while working in Papua New Guinea's remote jungle highlands returned to Australia Monday, as police hunted for his captors.
UK and EU eye deal over post-Brexit trade in N.Ireland
Britain and the European Union were on Monday poised to agree a crucial overhaul of trade rules in Northern Ireland, in a breakthrough aimed at resetting strained relations since Brexit.
China hails 'all-weather' Belarus ties ahead of Lukashenko visit
China hailed its "all-weather and comprehensive" strategic partnership with Belarus on Monday, the day before a state visit by President Alexander Lukashenko to Beijing.
UN chief warns progress on human rights has 'gone into reverse'
Respect for human rights has gone into reverse, the United Nations chief warned Monday, calling for a renewal of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 75 years after its signing.
Palestinians count cost of Israeli reprisals in West Bank
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Monday counted the cost of deadly violence and arson by Israeli settlers targeting a town where two Israeli brothers were killed.
'Honoured' Klinsmann named coach of South Korea
Jurgen Klinsmann, who won the World Cup as a player and led Germany to the semi-finals as coach, has been appointed head coach of South Korea, the country's football association said Monday.
Serbia, Kosovo leaders hold talks as pressure mounts for deal
Brussels hosts the rival leaders of Kosovo and Serbia on Monday as the European Union turns up the pressure to reach a breakthrough deal it hopes will lead to a normalisation of ties between the foes.
Ex-husband and in-laws charged with murdering Hong Kong model
The ex-husband and two former in-laws of a Hong Kong model were charged on Monday with her murder, after police revealed they had found more body parts during a weekend search.
Stand-in Australia skipper Smith looks to salvage India Test series
A depleted Australia will look to stand-in captain Steve Smith for inspiration after two demoralising Test defeats in India as they try to salvage the series when the third match begins in Indore Wednesday.
SpaceX crew launch to ISS postponed
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch to the International Space Station was postponed on Monday, with officials citing problems with ground systems.
New Zealand set England 258 to win second Test after Williamson century
Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington.
Contract killings come cheap in South Africa
Getting rid of an insufferable husband comes relatively cheap in South Africa, while political hits are more expensive.
Williamson century sees New Zealand set England 258 to win second Test
Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington.
China ramps up coal plant approvals despite emissions pledge: report
China last year approved the largest expansion of coal-fired power plants since 2015, according to a study published Monday, despite its vow to begin phasing down use of the fossil fuel in just three years.
North Korea's Kim opens key meeting on agriculture
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a key party meeting to discuss agricultural development, state media said Monday, following a report of "grave" food shortages in the isolated country.
'Larger than life': Indian film-maker Rajamouli shoots for Oscar fame
Indian director S.S. Rajamouli's films are all-singing, all-dancing spectacles -- and he is now a favourite to secure the first ever Oscar for an all-Indian film.
Carbon credits: a contested tool to fight deforestation
Planting trees or safeguarding tropical rainforests have become popular tools for companies seeking to offset their carbon emissions and proclaim their commitment to the environment.
Australian women cricketers hailed as among greatest ever
Australia's all-conquering women cricketers were hailed Monday as among the greatest sporting teams the country has ever produced after winning yet another Twenty20 World Cup.
Cockfighting still a popular blood sport in southern Iraq
Two vicious roosters circle a filthy carpet in southern Iraq, facing off for a cockfight that has drawn dozens to a dimly lit cafe in the port city of Basra.
'Everything Everywhere' wins (nearly) all at SAG Awards
Absurdist sci-fi comedy "Everything Everywhere All At Once" continued its dominance of this year's Hollywood award shows by earning top honors from the Screen Actors Guild on Sunday.
The Japanese ex-soldier who declared war on sexual abuse
From childhood, Rina Gonoi dreamed of joining Japan's military. But as an adult, she has gone to war against the institution over sexual abuse she was subjected to by fellow soldiers.
China banking tycoon Bao Fan 'cooperating with investigation'
Chinese billionaire Bao Fan is "cooperating in an investigation" by authorities, his company said, almost two weeks after his disappearance sparked fears of a renewed crackdown on the nation's financial services industry.