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Israeli army kills 4 Palestinians in West Bank air strikes: Palestinian health ministry

Israeli army kills 4 Palestinians in West Bank air strikes: Palestinian health ministry

The Israeli army said it had launched drone strikes in the occupied West Bank area of Jenin Monday as part of an "extensive counterterrorism effort" that the Palestinian health ministry said killed four residents.

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Brussels looks to relax curbs on genetically modified crops

Brussels looks to relax curbs on genetically modified crops

The European Commission will on Wednesday put forward a proposal to ease current restrictions on genetically modified crops, which is already being denounced by environmental groups and leftwing lawmakers.

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Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad for home World Cup

Kerr spearheads experienced Australia squad for home World Cup

Star striker Sam Kerr spearheaded Australia's most experienced ever women's World Cup squad named Monday, with veterans Lydia Williams and Clare Polkinghorne set to play at their fifth tournament.

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'Russian roulette': last residents brave shelling in east Ukraine

'Russian roulette': last residents brave shelling in east Ukraine

Viktor Grozdov was in a hole.

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France's mayors call on public to gather in anti-riot display

France's mayors call on public to gather in anti-riot display

France's mayors have called on members of the public and elected officials to gather at town halls across the country on Monday in a show of mass opposition to violent protests that have dragged on for nearly a week.

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More than 100,000 take part in Colombia's largest-ever Pride parade

More than 100,000 take part in Colombia's largest-ever Pride parade

More than 100,000 people were on the streets in Colombia's capital Bogota on Sunday to take part in the largest-ever LGBTQ Pride parade in the country's history, the city's mayor said.

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International office probing Ukraine war opens in The Hague

International office probing Ukraine war opens in The Hague

An international office to investigate Russia over its invasion of Ukraine opens on Monday in The Hague, in the first step towards a possible tribunal for Moscow's leadership.

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Qatar upset Mexico to reach Gold Cup quarters, Ferreira hits another hat-trick

Qatar upset Mexico to reach Gold Cup quarters, Ferreira hits another hat-trick

Qatar upset Mexico 1-0 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup while Jesus Ferreira became the first player to score back-to-back hat-tricks for the United States in the 6-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.

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Asian markets follow Wall St higher as US inflation eases

Asian markets follow Wall St higher as US inflation eases

Data showing inflation easing further boosted Asian markets Monday, fuelled by hopes central banks could be nearing the end of their interest rate hiking cycle.

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Couture week comes to Paris amid riot fears

Couture week comes to Paris amid riot fears

The fashion world is on edge as haute couture week kicks off on Monday in Paris, which has seen nights of violent riots over the police killing of a teenager.

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