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Hansen, McCarthy sign new deals with Ireland

Hansen, McCarthy sign new deals with Ireland

Ireland wing Mack Hansen and lock Joe McCarthy have become the latest senior players to sign new contracts with the Irish Rugby Football Union.

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Rocket set to launch in boost for Europe space ambitions

Rocket set to launch in boost for Europe space ambitions

Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 is set to carry out its first commercial mission on Monday as Europe seeks to secure independent access to space amid a shock rapprochement between Moscow and Washington.

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What we know about the health of Pope Francis

What we know about the health of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, 88, has been in hospital in Rome since February 14, suffering two respiratory crises but reported by the Vatican on Sunday evening to be in a "stable" condition.

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Paris Fashion Week kicks off with big designer debuts expected

Paris Fashion Week kicks off with big designer debuts expected

After its annual showcase at the Oscars, the luxury clothing industry turned its attention Monday to Women's Fashion Week in Paris where hotly awaited debuts are expected from new designers at Givenchy, Dries Van Noten and Tom Ford.

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Eurozone inflation eases slightly in February

Eurozone inflation eases slightly in February

Eurozone inflation edged down slightly in February to 2.4 percent, reversing a four-month upward trend thanks to a slowdown in energy price increases, official data showed on Monday.

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Wing Hansen signs new deal with Ireland

Wing Hansen signs new deal with Ireland

Mack Hansen has signed a new two-year contract with Ireland and Connacht Rugby, the Irish Rugby Football Union announced on Monday.

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First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began

First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began

A stabbing in the Israeli city of Haifa on Monday left one person and the attacker dead, authorities said, in the first such fatal attack since the Gaza ceasefire began in January.

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AI, trade tensions mark Barcelona mobile industry meet

AI, trade tensions mark Barcelona mobile industry meet

The world's largest wireless technology showcase kicked off on Monday, with excitement over AI's potential to transform gadgets clashing with concerns over trade tensions fuelled by the United States.

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European defence stocks soar as govts up military spend

European defence stocks soar as govts up military spend

Share prices of European defence companies soared Monday as London and the European Union look to ramp up military spending in the face of uncertainty over the United States' commitment to Ukraine and NATO.

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France says Ukraine truce would test Russia's commitment to end war

France says Ukraine truce would test Russia's commitment to end war

France on Monday said a plan for a one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine would test Moscow's commitment to ending the war it began with its 2022 invasion.

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