Ukraine to propose sky, sea truce at US talks in Saudi: official
Kyiv will propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia this week, a Ukrainian official told AFP on Monday as President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to arrive in the kingdom.
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Musk spat renews opposition in Italy to Starlink deal
Italian opposition parties stepped up criticism Monday of a proposed deal between the government and SpaceX's Starlink following founder Elon Musk's suggestion he could cut Ukraine from the satellite network.
Read moreIsraeli team due in Qatar for Gaza truce talks
Israel is due to send a delegation to Qatar on Monday for a fresh round of talks on extending a fragile ceasefire in Gaza, after cutting off the electricity supply to ramp up pressure on Hamas.
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Myanmar Catholics pray for ailing Pope Francis
In a cathedral's hush in Myanmar's biggest metropolis, Catholics bow their heads in prayer for Pope Francis -- returning the good wishes the ailing faith leader often sends the war-riven nation.
Read moreStock markets mainly lower on China, US economy fears
European and Asian stock markets mostly fell Monday, as investors feared the impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy on the economic growth of the United States and China, the world's biggest economies.
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US President Donald Trump 'unpredictable': Greenland PM
US President Donald Trump, who wants to take over Greenland, is very erratic, the island's premier said on Monday, the eve of the self-governing Danish territory's legislative elections.
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Leverkusen's Wirtz sidelined for several weeks
Bayer Leverkusen on Monday confirmed midfielder Florian Wirtz will miss "several weeks" with an ankle injury, including Tuesday's Champions League last 16 second leg match with Bayern Munich.
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Five years ago, WHO's pandemic call shook world into action
Five years ago on Tuesday, the World Health Organization announced Covid-19 had become a pandemic -- a moment when the world finally woke up to the unfolding disaster.
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Former Ubisoft bosses on trial in France over alleged harassment
Three former top executives from French video game giant Ubisoft, the maker of "Assassin's Creed" and "Far Cry", went on trial on Monday accused of psychologically and sexually harassing employees for nearly a decade.
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Strike action grounds thousands of flights in Germany
Strike action grounded thousands of flights in Germany on Monday, including all connections to and from Berlin, as the service sector union called on workers to walk out for better pay.
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