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Stocks lower on uncertainty over tech rally, US rates

Stock markets struggled on Monday on concerns the US Federal Reserve could hold off on further rate cuts this year and fears of a tech bubble.

Macron, Zelensky sign accord for Ukraine to buy French fighter jets

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Monday signed an accord for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other hardware, a boost for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.

India Delhi car bomb accused appears in court

Indian anti-terrorism investigators on Monday presented in court a suspect linked to last week's deadly car-bomb in New Delhi, one of two men accused of involvement in the suicide attack.

Bangladesh ex-PM sentenced to be hanged for crimes against humanity

A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read out the verdict.

Leftist, far-right candidates advance to Chilean presidential run-off

Leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast will go head-to-head in Chile's presidential run-off after topping the first round of voting in an election dominated by fears of violent crime.

Bangladesh's Hasina: from PM to crimes against humanity convict

Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina, whose autocratic rule was ended by a mass uprising she tried to crush, had her downfall sealed on Monday when she was sentenced to be hanged for crimes against humanity.

Fury in China over Japan PM's Taiwan comments

Chinese media and ordinary citizens expressed outrage Monday towards Japan, as an escalating diplomatic spat threatens to wreck relations strained by historical grievances and strategic rivalry.

Japan-China spat over Taiwan comments sinks tourism stocks

Japanese tourism and retail shares dived on Monday after China warned its citizens to avoid the tourist hotspot in a spat over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.

In reversal, Trump supports House vote to release Epstein files

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he backed lawmakers' efforts to release more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, despite previous opposition to the measure.

Ecuador voters reject return of US military bases

Ecuadoran voters roundly rejected the return of US military bases to the country in a referendum Sunday, a major political blow to Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa.

Asian markets struggle as fears build over tech rally, US rates

Asian markets struggled Monday on simmering concerns that the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates as hoped next month, while fears of a bubble continue to weigh on sentiment.

UN Security Council set to vote on international force for Gaza

The UN Security Council is set to vote Monday on a US-drafted resolution bolstering Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, especially the deployment of an international force, as Washington warns that a failure to act could lead to renewed fighting.

Ecuador voters set to reject return of US military bases

Ecuadoran voters appeared poised Sunday to reject the return of US military bases, according to early referendum results, a damaging blow to Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa.

Trump signals possible US talks with Venezuela's Maduro

Donald Trump suggested Sunday that future talks with Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro could be on the table, as a regional US military buildup has whipped up tensions between the nations.

Leftist, far-right candidates go through to Chilean presidential run-off

Chile's leftist former labor minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast will go head-to-head in a presidential run-off after topping Sunday's first round of voting in an election dominated by violent crime.

A pragmatic communist and a far-right leader: Chile's presidential finalists

A consensus-driven communist and a far-right law-and-order candidate vowing mass migrant deportations will duel for president of Chile after topping a first round of voting on Sunday.

Leftist leads Chile presidential poll, faces run-off against far right

Leftist former labor minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast were leading the country's presidential race on Sunday, according to partial results, which show them heading to a December run-off.

UK govt defends plan to limit refugee status

Britain's interior minister on Sunday defended plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, insisting that irregular migration was "tearing our country apart".

Crime, immigration dominate as Chile votes for president

Chileans stood in long lines on Sunday to vote in general elections dominated by far-right calls for an iron fist on crime and mass migrant deportations.

Ecuador votes on hosting foreign bases as Noboa eyes more powers

Ecuadorans went to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases and on starting a constitutional overhaul that could give Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa more power.

Ukraine signs deal with Greece for winter deliveries of US gas

Ukraine signed a deal with Greece on Sunday for winter deliveries of American liquefied natural gas to Kyiv, as Ukrainian energy infrastructure is battered by Russian strikes.

UK govt defends refugee shakeup in face of hard right

Britain's interior minister on Sunday defended plans to drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, insisting that irregular migration was "tearing our country apart".

Ecuador votes on reforms as Noboa eyes anti-crime ramp-up

Ecuadorans went to the polls Sunday to vote on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases and on beginning a constitutional rewrite that could give Trump-friendly President Daniel Noboa more power.

Chileans vote in elections dominated by crime, immigration

Chileans voted Sunday in elections dominated by rising crime and immigration, fuelling far-right calls for an iron fist and Donald Trump-style threats of mass deportations.

Serbia avoiding 'confiscation' of Russian shares in oil firm NIS

Serbia's president on Sunday said he wanted to avoid the "confiscation" of Russian shares in Serbian oil company NIS "at all costs", as his country seeks an exit from crippling US sanctions.

Clashes erupt in Mexico City anti-crime protests, injuring 120

More than 100 people were injured and 20 arrested during a massive protest on Saturday in Mexico City against the president's handling of violent crime, local government officials said.

UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum 'overhaul'

Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers, the Labour government announced late Saturday, under new plans aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard-right.

UK to cut protections for refugees under asylum 'overhaul': govt

Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees under plans to overhaul its asylum system, the Labour government said on Saturday.

Zelensky renews calls for more air defence after deadly strike on Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday renewed his plea for more air-defence systems a day after Russian strikes on Kyiv killed seven people.

Petain tribute comments raise 'revisionist' storm in France

A senior French official said Saturday legal action would be taken over comments made praising Philippe Petain, France's wartime head of state convicted of treason after World War II.

M23, DR Congo sign new peace roadmap in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new peace framework on Saturday in Qatar aimed at ending the fighting that has devastated eastern DRC.

Zelensky vows overhaul of Ukraine's scandal-hit energy firms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday announced an overhaul of state-owned energy companies, after a corruption scandal at the heart of a sector battered by Russian attacks sparked a public outrcy.

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