Ahtisaari: Finnish refugee who spread peace worldwide
Former Finnish president Martti Ahtisaari, who died Monday aged 86, was a mediator who brokered peace around the globe, winning a Nobel Peace Prize for a formidable career spanning over 40 years.
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Springbok legends hail calm Vermeulen after World Cup triumph
South Africa legends Schalk Burger and Victor Matfield hailed loose forward Duane Vermeulen after edging hosts France 29-28 in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final thriller at the weekend.
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Blinken seeks common front in Israel after Arab tour
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Monday to Israel after talks in six Arab states, hoping to coordinate efforts against Hamas while finding ways to alleviate Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
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EU's bitter bid to agree new budget rules before year ends
The clock is ticking, the debts are racking up but the EU still remains far from a deal on new budget rules.
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France hails murdered teacher as Macron urges 'ruthless' response
French schools were on Monday set to hold a minute of silence for a teacher killed by a former pupil in what the government has described as an Islamist terror attack, as President Emmanuel Macron called for a "ruthless" approach towards extremists.
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Future bright for Flying Fijians despite World Cup heartache
The future is bright for Fijian rugby despite the agony of their World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of England, according to coach Simon Raiwalui.
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Poland's liberal opposition on course to win election
Poland's liberal opposition on Monday celebrated exit polls showing it had won a parliamentary majority in the weekend elections, paving the way for potentially huge change after eight years of nationalist rule.
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Old and poor: Thailand sleepwalking towards an ageing crisis
Unless she lines up in the hot sun for a free meal, ketchup on bread is the only food Thai widow Noi can afford on her small government pension.
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Zverev exits Japan Open after 'horrible' first round
Number three seed Alexander Zverev said he "played horrible" after crashing out in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday, losing to world number 60 Jordan Thompson.
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Cooking with love: recipe book honors Mexico's missing
When Yadira Martinez makes her son's favorite dish it feels like he is back home, so she and other mothers decided to share recipes in a cookbook dedicated to their missing children.
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