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Ukraine vows to unite against 'terrorist' Russia
Ukraine vowed Monday it would not be intimidated by a wave of deadly missile strikes from "terrorist state" Russia as Moscow stoked fears of further retaliation with threats of more "severe" attacks.
Greece, Turkey set tensions aside for direct maritime link
Setting aside longstanding strategic rivalry, Greece and Turkey on Monday inaugurated a "friendship line" ferry link between Thessalonika in northern Greece and the western Turkish port of Izmir.
Putin seeks escalation with Ukraine missile blitz: experts
With Russia firing a hail of missiles into Ukraine on Monday and Belarus making fresh threats against Kyiv, President Vladimir Putin is seeking to escalate the nearly eight-month war and compensate for humiliating recent losses, Western analysts say.
Defiant Ukraine reopens eastern rail link despite missiles
As Russia launched a huge wave of missile strikes against Ukrainian cities Monday, defiant rail workers in the east of the country managed to restore a severed rail link.
Couple serves together on Ukraine frontline
He's a commander of a battery of Grad rockets, she's a first aider in his unit. Andriy and Tetiana have been deployed together in Ukraine, where soldiers say many families have several members serving the war effort.
German cybersecurity chief faces sack over alleged Russia ties: sources
Germany's cybersecurity chief is facing the sack over alleged ties with Russian intelligence services, government sources told AFP on Monday, amid heightened vigilance over potential sabotage activities by Moscow.
'Horrible and cruel': Kyiv residents shocked after heavy Russian strikes
The missiles that sowed death and destruction in the Ukrainian capital for the first time in almost four months came in frightening roars early Monday.
Stocks up despite more big US rate hikes seen
European and US stocks climbed on Monday even as forecast-beating US jobs data fanned expectations for more large interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve.
UN set to meet after Russia strikes in Ukraine
The UN General Assembly meets Monday hours after Russia launched a deadly barrage of missile strikes at cities across Ukraine, as Western powers condemned Moscow's latest escalation of the conflict and seek to underscore its isolation.
UK sets scene for Hallowe'en forecasts after budget spooks investors
Britain on Monday brought forward key economic forecasts to Hallowe'en and the Bank of England boosted liquidity, after markets were spooked by a much-criticised tax-slashing budget.
Iran students, workers defy protest crackdown
Iranian protesters remained defiant Monday with students staging sit-ins and some industrial workers going on strike despite a crackdown activists say has left dozens dead and hundreds more imprisoned.
Putin vows more 'severe' attacks after Russian missiles batter Ukraine
Russian forces launched a barrage of fatal bombardments across Ukraine early on Monday and President Vladimir Putin vowed even more "severe" retaliation against Kyiv.
Iran protesters defiant despite crackdown
Protesters in Iran remained defiant in the fourth week of a movement against the Islamic republic despite a crackdown including the use of tear gas in Tehran and reports Monday of heavy weaponry used in the Kurdish-populated northwest.
Russia fires massive missile barrage across Ukrainian cities
Russian forces launched a barrage of fatal bombardments across Ukraine early Monday, in an apparent retaliation for an explosion that damaged a key bridge to Moscow-annexed Crimea.
China moves to stamp out Covid outbreaks before Communist Party Congress
China recorded more than 2,000 Covid cases on Monday, its highest level for a month, as officials imposed new lockdowns and restrictions to stop outbreaks from spreading to the capital ahead of the Communist Party Congress.
Malaysia PM calls snap elections
Malaysia's prime minister dissolved parliament Monday to clear the way for snap elections in a bid to restore political stability as the country emerges from the ravages of Covid-19 and a multi-billion dollar corruption scandal.
Malaysian parliament dissolved ahead of snap polls: PM
Malaysia's prime minister announced the dissolution of parliament Monday, allowing for snap elections aimed at bringing political stability as the country emerges from Covid-19 and the 1MDB corruption scandal.
Markets sink as US jobs data fan rate hike bets
Stock markets sank Monday as forecast-beating US jobs data fanned expectations for another big Federal Reserve interest rate hike, while traders are now focusing on an upcoming inflation report.
Saudi women reject stigma to embrace pole dancing
When yoga instructor Nada took up pole dancing, the backlash in deeply conservative Saudi Arabia was both harsh and quick, and she has struggled to overcome the fallout ever since.
Taiwan leader vows 'no compromise' on freedom, democracy
Taiwan's leader warned Beijing on Monday that the island would never give up its democratic way of life in a national day speech in which she drew parallels with Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
As oceans rise, are some nations doomed to vanish?
If rising seas engulf the Maldives and Tuvalu, will those countries be wiped off the map? And what happens to their citizens?
N. Korea says recent tests were 'tactical nuclear' drills, overseen by Kim
North Korea's recent missile tests involved "tactical nuclear" drills to simulate hitting the South, and were overseen by leader Kim Jong Un in response to US-led joint military exercises in the region, state media said Monday.
UN to take up Russian annexations in Ukraine
The UN General Assembly on Monday will open debate on a draft resolution condemning Russia's annexation of four Ukrainian regions, as Western powers seek to underscore Moscow's international isolation.
N.Korea says recent tests were 'tactical nuclear' drills, overseen by Kim
North Korea's recent missile tests were "tactical nuclear" drills personally overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, state media said Monday, adding the launches were a response to US-led joint military exercises in the region.
Guterres pushes for international troop deployment to crisis-hit Haiti
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate deployment of a special armed force to Haiti to staunch spiraling insecurity, as the already crisis-hit country faces the threat of a cholera epidemic.
Greece and Egypt call Turkish-Libyan gas deal 'illegal'
Egypt and Greece on Sunday said a deal allowing Turkish hydrocarbon exploration in Libya's Mediterranean waters was "illegal" as Athens said it would oppose it by all "legal means".
Austrian president re-elected on promises of stability
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has been re-elected, projections showed Sunday, after campaigning on promises of stability as the Alpine country struggles with an energy crisis and inflation.
French energy giant offers pay talks to end fuel strike
France's TotalEnergies said on Sunday it would advance annual pay talks with unions if they dropped a blockade of fuel depots and refineries that has slashed petrol supplies across the country.
Austrian president re-elected on promises of stability: projections
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen has been re-elected, projections showed Sunday, on promises of stability as the Alpine country struggles with an energy crisis and inflation.
New deadly strike hits Ukraine city after Crimean bridge blast
A Russian missile strike killed at least 13 people in Zaporizhzhia, authorities said on Sunday -- the latest deadly attack targeting the southern Ukrainian city, prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to call the bombardment "absolute evil".
Germany probes rail 'sabotage' amid Russia tensions
German police were on Sunday probing an act of "sabotage" on the country's rail infrastructure, with some officials pointing the finger at Russia in the wake of the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
UK ministers urge party to back under-fire PM Truss
Four ministers in Liz Truss's government on Sunday urged Conservative colleagues to back the embattled UK prime minister following a punishing week that exposed deep divisions within the party.