Equities drop as traders keep wary eye on Middle East crisis
Asian markets extended last week's sell-off Monday on fears of a regional conflict in the Middle East and worries that US interest rates will remain elevated for longer than initially thought.
Read moreDjokovic and Swiatek to begin 2024 season in Perth
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek will both open their 2024 campaigns in Perth, Australia, after Serbia and Poland were drawn in the city for the mixed teams United Cup on Monday.
Read moreIndigenous Australians denounce 'shameful' referendum result
Aboriginal Australian leaders ended their vow of silence on Monday to denounce millions of their compatriots for rejecting a landmark push for Indigenous rights, saying that the referendum result would be "etched into Australia's history forever".
Read moreStripped of passports, Belarusian exiles lose hope
When police in Belarus began knocking on doors and interrogating citizens suspected to have taken part in pro-democracy rallies three years ago, Maxim Isayev knew he could never go back.
Read moreKeep or cull? Romania divided over its bear population
It was a sight that stopped traffic. A brown bear seemingly asleep, its head on its paws, on a winding forest road in central Romania, some paper napkins by its side.
Read moreSunak nears first anniversary as UK PM with little to celebrate
A first anniversary in office is normally a moment for a leader to celebrate, but Britain's Rishi Sunak hits the milestone this week with a mountain to climb to retain power in a general election expected next year.
Read moreFor Turkish city named after founder, centenary holds special significance
Standing at the foot of the cliff overlooking Kemaliye, the golden statue of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the father of the nation, evokes the glorious past of this small town in eastern Turkey.
Read moreUS pledges 'flow' of aid to Gaza
The United States on Sunday vowed a continued flow of aid to the Gaza Strip, as a new convoy of 14 trucks entered the besieged and bombarded Palestinian enclave.
Read moreGarcia grand slam sets up Texas-Houston MLB showdown
Adolis Garcia smashed a grand slam home run and the Texas Rangers beat defending champion Houston 9-2 on Sunday to force a winner-take-all showdown in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Read moreEagles sink Dolphins, Patriots stun Bills in key NFL games
Jalen Hurts threw for two touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Philadelphia Eagles overpowered the Miami Dolphins 31-17 in their marquee NFL clash on Sunday.
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