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Phone documentary details Afghan women's struggle under Taliban govt
A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities' impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with the smartphone-filmed documentary "Bread & Roses."
G20 wrestles with wars, 'turbulence' in run-up to Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "turbulence," as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
Kremlin accuses Biden of 'fuelling' Ukraine war, vows response
The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the war in Ukraine, promising to respond to his decision to allow Kyiv to use long-range missiles supplied by Washington to strike targets inside Russia.
Kane hoping to extend England career beyond 2026 World Cup
England captain Harry Kane says he is performing at his highest ever level as he dismissed suggestions the 2026 World Cup should be his international swansong.
Gazans rebuild homes from rubble in preparation for winter
Abdelrahman Abu Anza's family home in war-ravaged Gaza's south has been reduced to rubble, which the Palestinian man is now using to build a shelter to protect from the winter cold.
'Vague' net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn
Countries must not count the carbon dioxide naturally sucked up by Earth's forests in their net zero climate plans, scientists said on Monday, warning that "vague" rules could end up with the world warming more than expected.
Stocks, dollar hesitant as traders eye US rate outlook, Nvidia
Stock markets were mixed from Asia to the United States on Monday as cautious traders reassessed the outlook for interest rates ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House, with policies that could reignite inflation after months of cooling prices.
G20 wrestles with wars, climate in run-up to Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "a new period of major changes" as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before Donald Trump returns to the White House.
'Agriculture is dying': French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.
Beyonce to headline halftime during NFL Christmas game
Beyonce will perform during the National Football League's Christmas programming this year, she and game broadcaster Netflix announced over the weekend.
Rescuers struggle to reach dozens missing after north Gaza strike
Efforts to reach dozens of people trapped under the rubble of a multi-storey residential building in devastated north Gaza carried on Monday, the civil defence agency said, despite persistent fighting.
Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN
Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on Monday calling for an immediate end to hostilities in Sudan where a war between two rival generals has been raging since April 2023.
G20 host Brazil launches alliance to end 'scourge' of hunger
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened a G20 summit in Rio by launching an alliance to curb world hunger, which he called a "scourge that shames humanity."
Stocks, dollar hesitant as traders scale back US rate cut bets
European and Asian stock markets moved mostly lower Monday after a pre-weekend retreat on Wall Street as investors scaled back bets for US interest-rate cuts, fearing Donald Trump's policies could reignite inflation.
Trump confirms plan to use military for mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and use the US military to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented migrants.
Schools closed in Beirut after deadly Israeli air raid
Schools in Beirut were closed on Monday after rare strikes on central districts of the Lebanese capital killed six people including Hezbollah's spokesman, the latest senior figure slain by Israel.
Anger, pain in Turkey as 'newborn deaths gang' trial opens
Dozens of suspects went on trial in Istanbul Monday over the deaths of at least 10 newborn babies as part of a vast social security fraud scheme in Turkey's worst health scandal in years.
Kremlin says Biden 'fuelling' war as Russian strikes rock Odesa
The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the war in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles supplied by Washington to strike targets inside Russia.
UN climate chief at deadlocked COP29: 'Cut the theatrics'
The UN's climate chief told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit on Monday to "cut the theatrics" as pressure mounts on G20 leaders to deliver a breakthrough.
G20 leaders gather to discuss wars, climate, Trump comeback
G20 leaders began arriving for a summit in Brazil on Monday to try reignite deadlocked climate talks and overcome their differences on the Middle East and Ukraine wars ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House.
Stocks, dollar mixed as traders scale back US rate cut bets
European and Asian stock markets traded mixed Monday following a pre-weekend retreat on Wall Street as investors scaled back bets on US interest-rate cuts, fearing Donald Trump's policies could reignite inflation.
Stoinis lets rip as Australia crush Pakistan for T20 series whitewash
Marcus Stoinis slammed five huge sixes in an unbeaten 61 as Australia crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in Hobart on Monday to secure a 3-0 T20 series whitewash.
Bentancur banned for seven games over alleged racial slur
Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur was Monday given a seven-match domestic ban by the Football Association over an alleged racist remark made about teammate Son Heung-min in a TV interview.
UN climate chief to nations at COP29: 'cut the theatrics'
The UN's climate chief on Monday told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit to "cut the theatrics", as pressure mounts on G20 leaders to deliver a breakthrough.
Kremlin says Biden 'fuelling' tensions with Kyiv missile decision
The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the war in Ukraine by allowing Kyiv to use long-range missiles supplied by Washington to strike targets inside Russia.
COP host Azerbaijan jailed activists over 'critical opinions': rights body
UN climate conference host Azerbaijan has imprisoned activists and journalists merely due to their work and opposition to the authorities, the Council of Europe commissioner for human rights said in a letter published Monday.
Composer of Piaf's 'Non, je ne regrette rien' dies aged 95
Songwriter and singer Charles Dumont, who composed the song "Non, je ne regrette rien" ("No, I do not regret anything") made world famous by Edith Piaf, has died aged 95, his partner told AFP Monday.
South African trio nominated for World Rugby player of year
Three members of South Africa's World Cup winning team -- Cheslin Kolbe, Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit -- were shortlisted Monday for World Rugby's player of the year award, while Antoine Dupont is in line for the Sevens prize.
'Not here for retiring': Nadal insists focus on Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal hopes to save his emotions over his retirement until the end of the Davis Cup competition and says the focus remains on Spain's upcoming quarter-final tie against the Netherlands.
India's capital shuts schools as 'death trap' smog chokes city
India's capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes Monday until further notice as worsening toxic smog surged past 60 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.
Tractor-driving French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest the adoption of a trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries they fear would threaten their livelihoods.
Floods hit northern Philippines after typhoon forces dam release
Floodwaters submerged hundreds of houses in the northern Philippines on Monday after water released from a dam following Typhoon Man-yi caused a major river to break its banks.