Israel PM rejects Gaza ceasefire as 'surrender to Hamas'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas "will not happen", as ground forces fought inside Gaza and air strikes pounded the besieged Palestinian territory.
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US auto workers union reaches tentative deal with GM
The US auto workers union reached a tentative agreement with General Motors on a new labor contract Monday, a source close to negotiations told AFP, paving the way to ending a six-week strike at major car manufacturers.
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Two dead as Bangladesh garment workers protest low pay
Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh walked off the job in protest at low wages Monday, sparking clashes with security forces and damaging multiple factories in unrest that left at least two people dead, police said.
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Asteroid dust caused 15-year winter that killed dinosaurs: study
Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid bigger than Mount Everest smashed into Earth, killing off three quarters of all life on the planet -- including the dinosaurs.
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Dozens of climate activists arrested after London 'slow march'
Police arrested 62 climate activists in London Monday after they disrupted traffic with a "slow march", at the start of a new wave of promised action over Britain's oil and gas policies.
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Court weighs if Trump can be kept off 2024 ballot for 'insurrection'
A Colorado court began hearing a lawsuit on Monday that seeks to bar Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot on the grounds he violated his oath of office by engaging in an insurrection.
Read moreNetanyahu hails 'progress' in Gaza war against Hamas
Israeli ground forces fought deadly battles with Hamas militants inside Gaza Monday and sent tanks to the outskirts of the biggest city as air strikes pounded the besieged Palestinian territory.
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Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to boost World Cup semi-final bid
Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pune on Monday to record their third win of the World Cup and maintain their hopes of a semi-final place.
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Oil slumps on easing fears of Mideast regional war
World oil prices sank Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided as Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.
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Murray misses match point to continue De Minaur jinx
Andy Murray missed a match point and blew a 5-2 lead in the final set to suffer his sixth straight defeat to Alex de Minaur in the Paris Masters first round on Monday.
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