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UN unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion
The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning system for deadly and costly extreme weather events amplified by climate change.
Mendy tells UK rape trial he had 'sex with a lot of women'
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy began testifying Monday as he stands trial for multiple alleged rapes, saying he had sex with many women but always stopped if they said "no".
Rewire financial system to aid climate-hit nations: UN chief
The world needs to rethink the international financial system to provide debt relief to countries battered by devastating and costly climate impacts like Pakistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday.
Three migrants jump into sea in Italy port standoff
Three migrants rescued from the Mediterranean and brought to a Sicilian port but then banned from disembarking jumped into the sea in desperation Monday, trapped in a standoff between charity ships and Italy's new hard-right government.
At least 15,000 killed by hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO
At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health Organization said Monday, with Spain and Germany among the worst-affected countries.
Dani Alves in, Firmino out as Brazil name World Cup squad
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino was left off the list Monday as Brazil coach Tite named his World Cup squad, seeking a sixth title with a team led by Neymar and 39-year-old veteran Dani Alves.
China virus cases at six-month high despite grinding lockdowns
China reported its highest daily Covid caseload in six months Monday, despite grinding lockdowns that have heavily disrupted manufacturing, education and day-to-day life.
Stocks mostly rise, dollar dips before US midterms
Global stock markets mostly rose Monday, extending last week's strong gains, while dollar dipped against key rivals ahead of this week's US midterm elections.
DR Congo deploys fighter jets against M23 rebels
DR Congo's military has deployed two fighter jets against M23 rebels in the conflict-torn east, provoking a rebuke Monday from neighbouring Rwanda, which accused Kinshasa of violating its airspace.
Military leaders of Ethiopia warring parties talk disarmament
Ethiopian government officials met with representatives of the Tigrayan authorities in Kenya on Monday to discuss plans for disarming the rebels following a peace deal signed last week between the warring sides.
Three migrants blocked in Italy port standoff jump into sea
Three migrants blocked on a rescue ship in Sicily leapt into the sea in desperation Monday, trapped in a standoff between charities that patrol the Mediterranean and Italy's new hard-right government.
UK's new PM touts migrant cooperation after Macron meet
Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday vowed action to come on cross-Channel migrants after his first face-to-face meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Three Egyptian journalists start hunger strike to free dissident
Three Egyptian journalists said Monday they had begun hunger strikes to demand authorities free Alaa Abdel Fattah, a jailed political dissident who has been refusing food and now water too.
Biden, Trump clash on eve of midterms set to upend Washington
Democrats and Republicans traded final blows Monday ahead of midterm elections that could upend Joe Biden's presidency, weaken Western support for Ukraine and even open the door to a comeback attempt by Donald Trump.
Whale dies after washing ashore in northern France
A 7.6-metre (25-foot) whale died on a beach in northern France on Monday, hours after being discovered washed up and alive but wounded, authorities said.
Hazara girl wounded in deadly Afghan attack triumphs in exams
A month after losing her eye in a deadly suicide bomb attack on her academy, a young Hazara woman has finished among the top candidates in Afghanistan's tough university entrance exams.
Court summons Kenya pilots' union over strike
A Nairobi court on Monday summoned the Kenyan pilots' union responsible for a ongoing strike that has left thousands of Kenya Airways passengers stranded, as the airline cancelled most of its flights.
EU threatens US over electric car subsidies
The European Union threatened Monday to take retaliatory measures against the United States for electric car subsidies that favour domestic manufacturers.
Ghosn escape accomplices return to US, lawyer confirms
The American father and son duo who helped former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn dramatically escape from Japan have been returned to the United States after spending 20 months in Japanese jails, their lawyer said Monday.
Stocks mostly rise, oil steady tracking China lockdown policy
Global stock markets mostly rose Monday, extending last week's strong gains, while oil prices steadied after China reaffirmed its commitment to an economically painful zero-Covid policy.
Tough choices as Brazil's Lula gets down to business
Fresh off a celebratory beach holiday, Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva got down to uglier business Monday: figuring out how to govern with a hostile Congress, nasty budget crunch and impossible-looking to-do list.
Liverpool owners FSG will 'consider' new shareholders amid sale reports
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group say they are open to considering new shareholders as reports swirl that the Premier League club have been put up for sale.
Defiance by candlelight as Kyiv adapts to blackouts
When their apartment block in northern Kyiv goes dark just after 6:00 pm as scheduled, residents Iren Rozdobudko and Igor Zhuk are ready.
World risks 'collective suicide', UN chief warns climate summit
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned world leaders at a climate summit in Egypt on Monday that humanity faces a stark choice between working together or "collective suicide" in the battle against global warming.
Fly-half Russell recalled by Scotland after Hastings injury
Finn Russell is back in the Scotland squad for Sunday's Test against New Zealand after being called up to replace the injured Adam Hastings.
Irish Test centurion Murray ruled out of rest of Autumn Series
Scrum-half Conor Murray has been ruled out of Ireland's remaining two Autumn Nations Test matches due to a groin injury, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed on Monday.
Southampton sack Hasenhuttl, set for talks with Luton boss Jones
Southampton have sacked manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and are set to open talks with Luton boss Nathan Jones about taking charge of the Premier League strugglers.
Ukraine hails new air defences, warns power situation 'tense'
Ukraine announced Monday it had received more air defence systems from Western military allies, as officials in Kyiv said the situation with supplies was "tense" after protracted Russian attacks on energy facilities.
French firm says to be charged over Qatar building sites
French construction firm Vinci said on Monday it expected to be charged this week by a magistrate investigating allegedly abusive work practices on its building sites in Qatar.
Black marketeers grease the wheels in Central Africa's petrol crisis
The Tradex petrol station on Bangui's Boganda avenue stands deserted, except for a lone goat wandering between the empty pumps.
Three Rugby World Cup pointers from Ireland v South Africa
World ranked number one Ireland move on from their gritty win over world champions South Africa to take on crowd-pleasing Fiji next Saturday while the Springboks face Six Nations Grand Slam champions France.
Barcelona draw Manchester United in Europa League
Barcelona and Manchester United will face each other in the Europa League knockout round play-offs following Monday's draw.