VW unveils affordable EVs to take on Chinese rivals
Europe's top car manufacturer Volkswagen on Monday presented a series of more affordable electric vehicles to take on fast-growing Chinese rivals as Germany's troubled auto sector seeks to turn around its fortunes.
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Excessive debt 'life-threatening' for France, PM tells parliament
France's excessive debt pile is "life-threatening" for the country, Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said Monday as he defended billions of euros of budget cuts ahead of a confidence vote expected to bring down his government.
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Tri-series win confidence builder for Pakistan, says coach Hesson
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson believes his team's victory in a tri-series tournament with Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will serve as a "confidence builder" for the Asia Cup starting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
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Leverkusen name Hjulmand as Ten Hag replacement
Bayer Leverkusen on Monday appointed Dane Kasper Hjulmand as coach, replacing Erik ten Hag, who was fired after just two league games in charge.
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Appeal trial of France's Le Pen to begin in January 2026: court
The appeal trial in the embezzlement case of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will take place from January 13 to February 12, 2026, the Paris appeals court said Monday, in a potential boost to her hopes of standing in the 2027 presidential election.
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Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack: foreign minister
Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in east Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and wounding several others, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in one of the deadliest anti-Israeli attacks since the outbreak of the Gaza war.
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At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban
At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.
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International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown
The International Criminal Court on Monday postponed "until further notice" a crimes against humanity hearing concerning former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, while judges weigh his fitness to take part.
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New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown
British street artist Banksy on Monday took aim at the UK's crackdown on protesters with a new work outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, adding fuel to a free-speech row roiling the country.
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At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffs
Displaying one of her company's hot plates proudly labelled "Made in Germany", Sigrid Klenk concedes that maintaining production at home could become harder due in part to US tariffs.
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