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Indian, Romanian climbers die on Nepal's Lhotse

Indian, Romanian climbers die on Nepal's Lhotse

Two climbers from Romania and India have died on Nepal's Mount Lhotse, the world's fourth highest peak, officials said Monday, taking the number of fatalities this season to at least nine.

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EU relief as centrist wins Romania vote but tensions remain

EU relief as centrist wins Romania vote but tensions remain

Romania's newly elected president Nicusor Dan on Monday faced an uphill task to bring together a deeply divided country after a tense rerun vote, with Brussels and other European allies welcoming the victory of the centrist.

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African players in Europe: Ndiaye gives Everton perfect send-off

African players in Europe: Ndiaye gives Everton perfect send-off

Senegal midfielder Iliman Ndiaye scored both goals as Everton marked their final men's match at Goodison Park by beating Southampton 2-0 at the weekend before moving to a new stadium.

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UK forges new ties with EU in post-Brexit era

UK forges new ties with EU in post-Brexit era

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed a new partnership with the EU on Monday, forged at a landmark summit and opening a new chapter in ties after Britain's acrimonious exit from the bloc five years ago.

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Trump to call Putin in push for Ukraine ceasefire

Trump to call Putin in push for Ukraine ceasefire

Donald Trump will speak by phone Monday with Russia's Vladimir Putin as part of the US leader's effort to end the grinding war set off by Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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Guinness maker Diageo cuts costs, eyes US tariff hit

Guinness maker Diageo cuts costs, eyes US tariff hit

Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Smirnoff vodka, said Monday it would cut costs to reduce debt, as the British group anticipates a hit from US tariffs of $150 million.

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Farioli resigns as Ajax coach due to 'different visions'

Farioli resigns as Ajax coach due to 'different visions'

Francesco Farioli resigned as coach of Dutch giants Ajax on Monday, a day after the crushing disappointment of finishing runners-up in the title race.

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Trump turning US into authoritarian regime, says Emmy winner

Trump turning US into authoritarian regime, says Emmy winner

Donald Trump is turning the United States into an authoritarian regime, an Oscar-nominated director warned as his documentary about George Orwell was screened at the Cannes film festival Monday.

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Far right gains in Portuguese polls as PM holds on

Far right gains in Portuguese polls as PM holds on

The far-right Chega party climbed to joint second place in Portugal's snap general election, posing a major challenge for Prime Minister Luis Montenegro as he prepared on Monday to lead another minority government.

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French state covered up Nestle water scandal: Senate report

French state covered up Nestle water scandal: Senate report

The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, a Senate investigation said Monday.

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