Zelensky presses Scholz for 'fundamental' support against Russia
Ukraine needs more weapons and stronger diplomatic backing to reach a "just peace" with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky argued Monday as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv.
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Tens of thousands strike at Volkswagen's Germany plants
Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers went on strike Monday in an escalating industrial dispute, with unions warning that the crisis-hit German auto giant is intent on making mass layoffs and closing factories.
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Rugby players on trial in France over rape charges
Five rugby players formerly with French side Grenoble went on trial on Monday, accused of raping a student in a hotel in 2017, or failing to prevent the alleged sexual assault.
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Greens, far-right among big losers in Irish vote
With vote-counting resuming Monday in Ireland's closely-fought general election, the Green Party and far-right candidates are among the biggest losers so far.
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Brain stimulation can help injured people walk: study
Scientists said Monday that electrically stimulating a particular region in the brain could help people with injured spinal cords walk more easily, with one patient describing how the technique allowed him to conquer his fear of stairs.
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French PM faces ouster as opposition vows no-confidence vote
France's Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership Monday after key opposition parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against his government after only three months in power.
Read moreStellantis says goodbye to 'performance psychopath' CEO
Carlos Tavares, a self-proclaimed "performance psychopath" who drove auto giant Stellantis with aggressive cost-cutting and high car prices, reached the end of the road as CEO when his strategy hit a dead end.
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Hezbollah claims first attack on Israeli position since truce
Hezbollah on Monday claimed an attack on an Israeli position, its first since a fragile ceasefire in the war in Lebanon took effect last week.
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Turin start for 2025 Vuelta a Espana
Italy's Piedmont region will host the first three stages of next year's Vuelta a Espana to mark the race's 90th edition, organisers announced Monday.
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New Leicester boss Van Nistelrooy 'astonished' by offers after Man Utd spell
Ruud van Nistelrooy said he was "astonished" by the number of offers he received as a result of his spell as Manchester United interim manager as he plots how to keep Leicester in the Premier League.
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