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Solanke surgery leaves Spurs struggling for strikers
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank confirmed Monday that his side will be without striker Dominic Solanke for their Champions League meeting at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.
Politics
Trump's Gaza peace plan wins Netanyahu backing
US President Donald Trump secured Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, but the Israeli prime minister warned he would "finish the job" against Hamas if the Palestinian militants fail to accept it.
Culture
New-look Paris Fashion Week kicks off with Saint Laurent
A blockbuster show by Saint Laurent dedicated to clothing "as a form of discourse" kicked off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday that is set to underline the big changes underway at the top of luxury labels.
Technology
Anthropic launches new AI model, touting coding supremacy
US startup Anthropic on Monday announced the launch of its new generative artificial intelligence model, Claude Sonnet 4.5, which it says is the world's best for computer programming.
Trump announces Gaza peace plan, with Netanyahu backing
President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday and won cautious backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned he was still ready to "finish the job" against Hamas.
Sports
'Better, stronger' Wembanyama can't wait for NBA return
Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season better and stronger and can't wait to get back on the court when the San Antonio Spurs begin their NBA campaign.
Sports
LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near
LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.
Sports
'Always a blue': Mourinho expects Chelsea fans to show respect
Jose Mourinho insists he will receive a warm welcome from the Chelsea fans who once turned on him when the former Blues boss returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica on Tuesday.
Boulevard
Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead.
Politics
Trump says Israel backs Gaza peace plan
President Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.
Boulevard
Michigan governor asks to 'lower the temperature' after church attack
Michigan's governor on Monday asked Americans to "lower the temperature" after the latest violence in her state, as authorities search for a motive in a Mormon church attack the day before.
Sports
S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player
South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.
Sports
Rugby chiefs open to R360 role in women's game after World Cup success
Global rugby chiefs indicated Monday the proposed breakaway R360 league could yet have a role to play in a women's game buoyed by a successful World Cup in England if it can be aligned with the current fixture schedule.
Sports
Inter Milan announce 35.4 million euro profits ahead of San Siro vote
Inter Milan announced on Monday profits of 35.4 million euros ($40 million) for the 2024/25 season, the first time the club's accounts have been in the black for 15 years.
Nature
Madagascar protests reignite, UN says at least 22 dead
Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets across Madagascar on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse the latest bout of unrest in the poor country that the UN said had left at least 22 people dead in less than a week.
Economy
Taliban shut down communications across Afghanistan
Taliban authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide shutdown of communications, weeks after they began severing fibre optic connections to prevent "vice".
Boulevard
Serbia arrests 11 accused of stirring Jewish-Muslim hate in France, Germany
Serbian police have arrested 11 people over hate-motivated acts in France and Germany, including defacing Jewish sites and placing pigs' heads near mosques, authorities said Monday.
Politics
J.K. Rowling attacks 'ignorant' Harry Potter star Emma Watson
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Monday condemned Emma Watson as "ignorant" over her transgender rights views, in a stinging riposte to the former child star.
Economy
Electronic Arts to be bought by Saudi-led consortium for $55 bn
Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Politics
N.Korea vows at UN never to give up nuclear
A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons but left open the door to diplomacy.
Sports
Hamilton reveals 'hardest decision' over dog's death
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he made the "hardest decision" of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe to sleep.
Politics
Springsteen denounces 'hatred' in America at biopic premiere
US rock icon Bruce Springsteen spoke out in defense of America as a "land of hope and dreams" and against "hatred" during a surprise appearance at the New York premiere of his new biopic.
Stock markets shrug off US government shutdown fears
Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown.
Politics
UK's Labour plans tougher rules on migrants to halt hard right
Britain's interior minister proposed tough new rules on Monday for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, as the ruling Labour party sought to bolster its fight against the hard right at its annual conference.
Politics
Trump 'very confident' of Gaza deal as he hosts Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump was upbeat about the chances of a Gaza deal Monday as he hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to push the Israeli prime minister to accept his peace plan.
Sports
'High chance' of India winning Women's Cricket World Cup: captain Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team's all-round depth gives them a "high chance" of winning the Women's Cricket World Cup title, especially as they play on home soil.
Politics
Trump meets Democrats in last-gasp talks before US government shutdown
President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive stalled spending negotiations on the eve of a looming US government shutdown.
Boulevard
No 'Angels': Bulgarians shake down Robbie Williams convoy
Two Bulgarian officials have been sacked for demanding bribes from a lorry convoy carrying equipment for British pop star Robbie Williams's tour, authorities said on Monday.
Technology
German music body sues OpenAI alleging copyright breaches
A German music rights body is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, claiming the US tech giant's AI systems reproduced several artists' lyrics without permission, a court heard Monday.
Health
Cannabis extract relieves chronic back pain: high-quality trial
A specially developed cannabis extract relieves chronic lower back pain, according to a clinical trial published Wednesday that experts are calling the first high-quality evidence that something in the cannabis plant can treat pain.
Sports
African players in Europe: Sarr helps sink leaders Liverpool
Ismaila Sarr and Antoine Semenyo are among the most prolific players at the start of this Premier League season after both scored at the weekend.
Nature
Madagascar protests reignite as police launch tear gas
Thousands gathered for renewed anti-government demonstrations Monday in several cities across Madagascar including the capital where security forces dispersed crowds with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.