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US stocks drop on latest Middle East fighting, tech earnings caution
Wall Street stocks retreated Monday with early gains fading as the escalating US-Iran conflict lifted oil prices while markets awaited key earnings reports.
Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade
New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday evening, with a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people out to celebrate, according to local authorities.
Louvre heist gallery to reopen to public on Wednesday
The Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth 88 million euros were stolen in 2025 in a brazen heist, will reopen to the public on Wednesday.
New UK PM Burnham sweeps into office with surprise cabinet appointments
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left.
Ceferin skipped World Cup final reportedly to show disapproval of FIFA
Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media reported Monday.
Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in
As protestors gathered across Ukraine for another demonstration against the ousting of a reformist defence minister, President Volodymyr Zelensky was facing one of the most urgent political crises of the Russian invasion.
'Not another one': UK voters fatigued by seventh PM in a decade
"Not another one," Claire Walker sighed, as Britain welcomed Andy Burnham as its seventh prime minister since early 2016 on Monday, with voters voicing their frustration after years of political churn.
US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign
The United States on Monday accused Cuban spies of infiltrating the highest levels of government in Washington, as President Donald Trump pushes to end communist rule of the island while reviving anti-leftist rhetoric at home.
Indian police fire tear gas at exam protest march
Indian police fired tear gas on Monday to stop thousands of protesters demanding the education minister's resignation and wider examinations reforms from marching on parliament.
Burnham becomes PM vowing 10-year plan for Britain
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday promised to set out a 10-year-plan for Britain, to ease the cost of living crisis and outlined policy goals including an end to sleeping on the streets.
Burnham becomes new UK PM after meeting king
Andy Burnham became British prime minister Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace and was set to set out his vision for the country after taking over from Keir Starmer.
Starmer 'proud' of achievements as Andy Burnham set to become new UK PM
Keir Starmer departed Downing Street Monday, insisting his two years in office had made Britain a better place as he stepped down as prime minister to make way for Andy Burnham.
Oil price gains ease after Iran points to mediation
Oil prices hit one-month highs Monday before scaling back as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were ongoing via mediators amid renewed conflict in the Middle East.
Madrid awaits triumphant return of Spain's World Cup heroes
A million jubilant Spain supporters are expected to greet their heroes on Monday in Madrid as the World Cup winners return home after clinching their second star.
Indian police fire tear gas, baton charge exam protesters
Indian police fired tear gas and baton-charged protesters in New Delhi Monday as they tried to march on parliament to demand the resignation of the education minister over irregularities in major examinations.
Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through mediators
Oil scaled back gains after hitting its highest price in a month on Monday as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were ongoing via mediators despite renewed conflict in the Middle East.
US widens strikes in Iran
The United States expanded the scope of its strikes on Iran on Monday, targeting provinces around the country including a city hosting a nuclear power plant, as the Islamic republic kept up its attacks in the region.
Indian police baton charge protesters marching to parliament
India's riot police baton-charged protesters in New Delhi as they tried to march to parliament on Monday, escalating a protest over irregularities in major examinations.
Spain's world champions head home to million-strong Madrid welcome
Spain's World Cup winners were due home on Monday to a heroes' welcome in Madrid where a million fans are expected to greet them after a night of raucous celebrations across the country.
Iran hits out at Gulf neighbors as US presses on with strikes
Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM
Andy Burnham will on Monday become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, with an in-tray overflowing with challenges that have trounced his predecessors and little time to make his mark.
Oil hits one-month high as Mideast war keeps investors on edge
Brent crude hit on Monday its highest price since June due to renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, while Asian equities were mixed as investors weighed the fallout of a prolonged Middle East war.
US launches ninth night of strikes on Iran as it hits out at Gulf neighbors
New violence shook the Middle East early Monday as the United States announced another wave of attacks on Iran, Kuwait said it was intercepting drones and Tehran's Revolutionary Guards claimed to have hit an "enemy command centre" in Syria.
Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight
US President Donald Trump grabbed a share of the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday, staying on stage with winners Spain as they lifted the trophy after beating Argentina.
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
Ukraine said Sunday that Russian missile strikes on a Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying grain had killed six people, hours after Moscow fired a fresh barrage of missiles at Kyiv.
Argentina seek glorious World Cup finale for Messi against Spain
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.
Palestinians say Israeli settlers torch mosque, factory
Israeli settlers set fire overnight to a mosque in a village in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said Sunday, as an AFP journalist saw the structure's entrance scorched and Hebrew graffiti sprayed on its walls.
Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles in escalating air war
Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 16, in an ever-escalating air war that is taking an increasing civilian toll on both sides.
Sao Tome president faces party rival in polls
Voters in the Atlantic archipelago of Sao Tome and Principe, regarded as a model of democracy in Africa, will head to polling stations on Sunday for the presidential election.
Kyiv hit with deadly strikes after attack on Russian e-commerce giant
Russian strikes killed one person and wounded 13 others in Ukraine's capital on Sunday after Kyiv launched a deadly wave of drones that struck e-commerce warehouses in Russia.
Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.
India probe into stolen donations tests trust in temple finances
A probe into donations allegedly siphoned off at India's grand Ram temple has renewed scrutiny of how religious sites manage vast amounts of cash and gold entrusted to them by devotees.