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US, Russia in Saudi talks on Ukraine ceasefire plan

US, Russia in Saudi talks on Ukraine ceasefire plan

American and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a partial ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday, a day after US-Ukraine talks there and as President Donald Trump pushes to quickly end the war.

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Juventus roll the dice after costly Motta flop

Juventus roll the dice after costly Motta flop

Juventus have decided to gamble on their short-term future after dumping Thiago Motta in the hope of securing a spot in next season's Champions League and attracting a big name who can put right some costly mistakes.

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Turkey detains 1,100 protesters since Erdogan rival held

Turkey detains 1,100 protesters since Erdogan rival held

Police have detained more than 1,100 people, officials said Monday -- including journalists -- since the arrest of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival triggered some of Turkey's worst unrest in years.

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Parisians back 'garden roads' scheme in record low turnout

Parisians back 'garden roads' scheme in record low turnout

Residents of Paris have backed a scheme to pedestrianise and create green spaces on hundreds of roads in the French capital in a consultative vote marked by a record low turnout, according to results published on Monday.

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Stock markets rise on fresh hopes for Trump's tariff approach

Stock markets rise on fresh hopes for Trump's tariff approach

Stock markets mostly rose on Monday as worries about fresh US tariffs pencilled in for next week were tempered by hopes that US President Donald Trump was considering a more targeted approach.

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Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot

Renard expecting no let-up from Japan as Saudis eye World Cup spot

Coach Herve Renard said Saudi Arabia are in a "tough sprint" to reach the 2026 World Cup but he is not expecting any favours from already qualified Japan on Tuesday.

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Former Russian defence official on trial for embezzlement

Former Russian defence official on trial for embezzlement

Former Russian deputy defence minister Timur Ivanov appeared in court on Monday at the start of a high-profile embezzlement trial that could see him jailed for years.

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Proenza Schouler founders to take over at Spanish fashion brand Loewe

Proenza Schouler founders to take over at Spanish fashion brand Loewe

American designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez were named joint creative directors by Spanish brand Loewe on Monday.

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Markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'

Markets fluctuate as traders prepare for 'Liberation Day'

Equity markets were mixed on Monday as worries about fresh US tariffs pencilled in for next week were tempered by a report that Donald Trump was considering a more targeted approach.

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New Zealand qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured

New Zealand qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured

New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury.

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