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Deadlock in Romania as Russia-haunted presidential vote looms

Deadlock in Romania as Russia-haunted presidential vote looms

Romania's political future looked uncertain Monday after legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament, with the far right making big gains a week before the second round of a presidential election in which a pro-Russian candidate is in pole position.

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French PM at risk in hostile parliament vote

French PM at risk in hostile parliament vote

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faced being deposed by a hostile parliament Monday when his government presents a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

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Kompany hoping for Kane return before end of year

Kompany hoping for Kane return before end of year

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Monday he hopes injured star striker Harry Kane will return to the pitch before the end of the year.

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I'm the taxman!: New docs reveal legal woes behind Beatles split

I'm the taxman!: New docs reveal legal woes behind Beatles split

Recently found legal documents that shed new light on the demise of The Beatles are to go on sale next week, UK auction house Dawsons said Monday.

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Three things we learned at the Qatar Grand Prix

Three things we learned at the Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen added gloss to his status and reputation but left a trail of argument, chaos and tension behind him in the wake of his commanding triumph at the Lusail International Circuit.

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Canal blast sparks new stand-off between Kosovo and Serbia

Canal blast sparks new stand-off between Kosovo and Serbia

A blast on a canal vital to Kosovo's water and power supplies has sparked a war of words with Serbia, with fears it could further escalate tensions between the two Balkan nations.

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Mbappe takes PSG wage dispute to French league committee

Mbappe takes PSG wage dispute to French league committee

France star Kylian Mbappe has referred his former club Paris Saint-Germain to the disciplinary committee of the French league in a row over unpaid wages and bonuses, a source close to the body told AFP on Monday.

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From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road

From China woes to EV troubles, VW faces rocky road

As Volkswagen seeks to push through a drastic restructuring with billions of euros in cuts, workers nationwide on Monday kicked off what could be a long wave of industrial action.

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'End in sight' to talks on pandemic treaty, says WHO chief

'End in sight' to talks on pandemic treaty, says WHO chief

Countries trying to negotiate a global agreement on handling future pandemics began an extra week of talks Monday, with the WHO chief insisting the end was in sight.

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Third death as Storm Bora batters Greece

Third death as Storm Bora batters Greece

A storm sweeping through Greece has claimed a third victim, state TV reported Monday, after damaging roads and buildings on the islands of Lemnos, Rhodes and other parts of the country.

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