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Putin allows Italy's UniCredit to sell part of Russian business
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday allowing Italy's UniCredit bank to sell part of its Russian business, paving the way for it to draw down its presence in the country.
Quebec votes as separatist surge poses test for Canada PM
Quebec separatists eyed a return to power in Canada's majority French-speaking province Monday in an election that could test Prime Minister Mark Carney's message of national unity to confront the United States.
Euro slides as concerns about French debt mount
The euro slid Monday to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on worries about France's high debt and deficits, which have sent its government bond yields soaring.
Bolsonaro rides right-wing surge into Brazil's election runoff
Right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro heads to an October 25 runoff election from a position of strength, riding a conservative wave that has left President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva facing a tough battle to win a fourth term.
Former Trump press secretary Leavitt joins Fox News
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, will join Fox News to provide "commentary and analysis," the conservative TV network announced Monday.
Yemen, Saudi Arabia strike Houthis as counteroffensive gets underway
Yemen's military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets including in the capital on Monday as they launched an ambitious counteroffensive to recapture all territory held by the group following its recent lightning gains.
Ukraine says using AI robot guns to shoot down new Russian drones
Ukraine has begun using artificial intelligence-enabled robot guns to take down Russia's new and fast-moving jet-powered drones, the Ukrainian air force said Monday.
At Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the militant group's October 7, 2023 attack.
Euro slides as worries about French debt grow
The euro slid Monday to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on worries about France's high debt and deficits, which have sent its government bond yields soaring.
UN rights council slams Taliban's 'oppression' of women
The UN Human Rights Council on Monday unanimously urged the Taliban to repeal all practices restricting the fundamental freedoms of women and girls, saying Afghanistan's institutionalised discrimination should shock humanity.
Drone hits Ethiopia IDP camp as fears grow of regional war
A drone strike on a displaced people's camp in Ethiopia's Tigray state has killed at least eight people, sources said on Monday, while the government consolidated control over the regional capital.
Spain's PM calls snap election after housing bill defeat
Spain's prime minister on Monday called a snap election for November 29, after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government amid nationwide protests.
N.Irish court hears challenge to disputed Orangemen parade
Residents of a mainly Catholic neighbourhood in Northern Ireland sought Monday to overturn permission for a contentious Protestant parade, as a standoff with the pro-British Orange Order entered its ninth day.
Yemen, Saudi Arabia target Houthis in new campaign as war escalates
Yemen's military backed by Saudi jets attacked Houthi targets on Monday as they launched an ambitious campaign to recapture all territory from the Iran-backed group after its lightning gains during the Middle East war.
Euro, French stocks slide on France debt concerns
The euro slid to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months and the Paris stock market shed one percent Monday on growing concerns about France's high debt levels after an underwhelming government budget plan unveiled last week.
Spain PM calls early election after housing crisis defeat
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called a snap election for November 29, after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government.
US arrests woman accused of spying for China on Taiwan leader's family
A woman accused of spying for China on Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's son and his family in the United States was arrested Sunday, US and Taiwanese officials said.
Stocks rally as 'Goldilocks' jobs data ease rate fears
Equities rallied on Monday after a big miss on US jobs creation gave the Federal Reserve breathing room to hold off an interest rate hike this month, while traders were also cheered by another drop in oil prices that eased inflation concerns.
Yemen military announces broad strikes against Houthis
The Yemeni military announced a broad set of strikes against Houthi targets on Monday, after the government declared a new campaign to retake all territory even as the Iran-backed group made fresh gains on the ground.
Most Asia stocks rally as 'Goldilocks' jobs data ease rate fears
Most stocks rallied Monday after a big miss on US jobs creation gave the Federal Reserve breathing room to hold off an interest rate hike this month, while traders were also cheered by another drop in oil prices that eased inflation concerns.
Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish over Lula
Right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro pulled off a surprise first-place finish ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election, which heads to a run-off in three weeks as neither clinched a majority.
Bolsonaro edges past Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off
Right-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election in which neither scored a majority, sending the tight race to a run-off in three weeks.
Bolsonaro leads Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election, which will go to a run-off in three weeks.
Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula in near-done Brazil vote count
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, was leading incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as results from Sunday's election were counted.
Flavio Bolsonaro leads Lula in partial Brazil poll results
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, is leading incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in partial results from Sunday's election.
Israel wear black armbands in Ireland stalemate
Israel's players wore black armbands in their Nations League draw against Ireland on Sunday to commemorate the victims of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, after Irish players wore them to protest the war in Gaza.
Brazil's Indigenous back Lula as El Nino fuels forest fires
As wildfires sparked by El Nino smolder in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, Indigenous chief Waldemir da Silva voted for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the candidate "who defends nature."
Bosnian Serb strongman claims election win, thanks Trump and Putin
The former president of Bosnia's Serb statelet, Milorad Dodik, said his party had retained power in the entity and its seat on the shared presidency, as preliminary results showed a drop in turnout for Bosnia's general elections.
Brazil braces for results of election battle between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazilians waited anxiously Sunday for the results of a tight election race between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro that will determine if the Latin American powerhouse joins a regional swing to the right championed by US President Donald Trump.
Indians protest election chief ahead of top court hearing
Indian opposition activists rallied for a third day on Sunday to demand the election commission chief's resignation, alleging wrongdoing during a large-scale revision of voter rolls in the world's largest democracy.
'I fear it could drag on': anxiety takes hold in Ethiopian city wrested from rebels
As federal Ethiopian troops patrolled the streets of Mekelle on Sunday, a day after having seized the regional capital from Tigrayan rebels, Tewodros found himself torn between cautious optimism and the fear of further fighting.
Brazil's Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro face off in knife-edge election
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faced off against Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday in a too-close-to-call election in Brazil, a major leftist bastion in a region engulfed by a conservative wave in recent months.