Japan's Nikkei leads hefty equity market losses; gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.
Read moreIsrael's Netanyahu picks new security chief, defying legal challenge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu picked former navy commander Eli Sharvit to head the domestic security agency, his office said Monday, despite the supreme court freezing the incumbent's dismissal.
Read moreTrump says US tariffs to hit 'all countries'
President Donald Trump said Sunday the tariffs he plans to impose in the coming days would include "all countries", not just those with the largest trade imbalances with the United States.
Read morePrayers and tears for Eid in quake-hit Mandalay
Hundreds of grieving Muslims gathered for Eid prayers in the street in Mandalay on Monday, the death and destruction of Myanmar's huge earthquake casting a pall of anguish over the occasion.
Read moreAfter flops, movie industry targets fresh start at CinemaCon
This was meant to be the year the movies bounced back. But as the CinemaCon trade convention kicks off Monday in Las Vegas, theater owners are hoping and praying for signs that 2025 is back on track.
Read moreTsunoda targets podium finish in Japan after 'unreal' Red Bull move
Yuki Tsunoda has targeted a podium finish at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after his "unreal" promotion to the Red Bull team in place of the axed Liam Lawson.
Read moreFrench chefs await new Michelin guide
The Michelin guide is set to unveil its latest rankings of restaurants in France on Monday, which will identify the up-and-coming talent challenging the country's stalwart three-star cooking celebrities.
Read moreUK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday
In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory entry permit, which the British government says will strengthen border security.
Read moreAt his academy, Romanian legend Hagi shapes future champions
A huge mural of Gheorghe Hagi graces his football academy, a reminder of Romania's spectacular performance at the 1994 World Cup, when he led the unfancied team to the quarter-finals.
Read moreReferee's lunch break saved Miami winner Mensik from early exit
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, said had it not been for a referee taking a timely lunch, he would have pulled out of the tournament before his first match.
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