European markets rebound, Asia mixed as banking fears linger
European markets rebounded on Monday while Asian stocks were mixed at the start of what could be another rocky week for global markets thanks to lingering uncertainty about the banking sector.
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Protest-hit Israel faces 'general strike' call over govt reforms
Israel's top trade union chief called a general strike Monday over the hard-right government's controversial judicial reforms, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister who had called for a stop to the overhaul.
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Transport 'mega-strike' hits Germany
Transport staff across Germany staged a major strike on Monday to push for wage hikes in the face of brisk inflation, bringing commuter lines to a halt in many cities.
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Israel union leader calls immediate 'general strike' over govt reforms
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday called for an immediate halt to the government's controversial judicial reforms, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister for similar demands.
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First Citizens to acquire collapsed Silicon Valley Bank
US bank First Citizens said Monday it has agreed to purchase much of Silicon Valley Bank, whose collapse this month sparked global fears about the sector.
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FIFA U-20 World Cup draw in Indonesia nixed after call for Israel ban
The draw for the men's FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Indonesia has been cancelled, officials said, days after Bali's governor called for Israel to be kicked out of the competition.
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Security tight as Kenya braces for fresh protests despite ban
Kenyans were bracing Monday for a new round of anti-government demonstrations over the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed the action would go ahead despite a police ban.
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New Zealand wool handling ace is a G.O.A.T. among sheep
In New Zealand's close-knit shearing community, Joel Henare is regarded as a Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods or Jonah Lomu -- a G.O.A.T in the sheep sheds.
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Israeli president urges immediate stop to judicial reforms as protests flare
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday called for an immediate halt to the government's controversial judicial reforms, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sacked his defence minister for similar demands.
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Switzerland tries slow-mo cannabis revolution
Switzerland, which pioneered prescription heroin and safe injection sites decades ago, is now experimenting with decriminalising recreational cannabis, with the drug now available in some Basel pharmacies.
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