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Marseille inflict first defeat of season on PSG in Ligue 1
An early goal by defender Nayef Aguerd gave Marseille a 1-0 win over reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain on Monday, a rare success against their great rivals in a game delayed by 24 hours by storms in southern France.
Politics
White House promises US-controlled TikTok algorithm
The White House on Monday said a US version of TikTok would feature a homegrown model of the app's prized algorithm, potentially clearing one of the main obstacles to keeping the Chinese-owned platform online in the United States.
Politics
Trump expected to tie autism risk to Tylenol as scientists urge caution
US President Donald Trump on Monday was expected to tout a tenuous relationship between autism risk and Tylenol use during pregnancy, as scientists urged research on the topic was not conclusive.
Politics
Macron recognizes Palestinian state at landmark UN summit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday recognized a Palestinian state, leading a UN summit that already spurred other Western governments to take the landmark step that has infuriated Israel.
Nature
Hong Kong prepares for 'serious threat' from Super Typhoon Ragasa
Hong Kong rushed to prepare for the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday, with officials warning of a "serious threat" comparable to some of the most destructive storms in the city's recent history.
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S. Korea court issues arrest warrant for Unification Church leader: Yonhap
A Seoul court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja over allegations of bribery linked to a former first lady and incitement to destroy evidence, the Yonhap news agency reported.
Politics
New US Fed governor says rates should be around 'mid-2%'
The US Fed governor newly appointed by President Donald Trump argued Monday for significantly lower interest rates, signaling that concerns over inflation may be overblown.
Economy
14 killed as rival Ecuadoran inmates fight with guns, explosives
Inmates in Ecuador fought each other with guns and explosives in a riot that left 13 prisoners and a guard dead, police said Monday.
Politics
Dozens of French towns flout government warning to fly Palestinian flag
More than 80 town halls in France hoisted the Palestinian flag Monday ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron in defiance of a government warning not to do so.
Culture
Nvidia to invest up to $100 bn in OpenAI data centers
Nvidia said Monday it will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, building infrastructure for next-generation artificial intelligence.
Economy
US mulls economic lifeline for ally Argentina
The US Treasury said Monday it stood ready to "do what is needed" to support Argentina's economy, as President Javier Milei battles to calm jittery financial markets.
Politics
France to recognize Palestinian state at contentious UN
France and other countries were set Monday to join several Western governments that have angered Israel by recognizing a Palestinian state as the UN's centerpiece diplomatic week got underway in New York.
Economy
Museum or sheikh? World's second largest diamond awaits home
The world's second largest diamond could soon find a new home in a museum or a sheikh's collection -- but first needs to be properly evaluated, the Belgian firm holding it told AFP Monday.
Boulevard
UK charities axe Prince Andrew's ex-wife over Epstein email
Numerous UK charities Monday severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of disgraced Prince Andrew, after a new email emerged in which she called convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a "supreme friend" and sought forgiveness for "letting him down".
Google fights breakup of ad tech business in US court
Google faced a fresh federal court test on Monday as US government lawyers asked a judge to order the breakup of the search engine giant's ad technology business.
Politics
US pleads for new beefed-up multi-national force in Haiti
The United States and Haiti called Monday for transforming the multi-national security mission deployed in the troubled Caribbean country into a more robust force to target powerful gangs.
Culture
'Don't repeat our mistakes' - Russian writer Akunin warns against creeping repression
Russian author Boris Akunin, who was recently sentenced to a lengthy prison term in absentia after supporting Ukraine, warned other countries on Monday to be vigilant against creeping repression.
Economy
Stocks steady ahead of key US inflation data
Wall Street saw off an early bout of profit-taking on Monday as investors looked for clues to the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate move.
Boulevard
Jews flock to Ukraine for New Year pilgrimage despite travel warning
Thousands of Orthodox Jews flocked to the Ukrainian city of Uman on Monday for the celebration of Rosh Hashanah, despite warnings from Kyiv not to travel due to the Russian invasion.
Politics
Trump autism 'announcement' expected Monday
US President Donald Trump was expected Monday to deliver what the White House called “an announcement" about autism, having long voiced concern about the condition's prevalence and potential causes.
Weather
Over 60,000 Europeans died from heat during 2024 summer: study
More than 60,000 people died from heat in Europe during last year's record-breaking summer, a benchmark study said Monday, in the latest warning of the massive toll climate change is having on the continent.
Economy
Clashes as tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian demos in Italy
Tens of thousands of people protested on Monday across Italy as part of a day of action to "denounce the genocide in Gaza", with blockades, strikes and marches that descended into clashes with police in Milan.
Boulevard
UK charity axes Prince Andrew's ex-wife over Epstein email
A UK children's charity said Monday that it had severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of disgraced Prince Andrew, after an email emerged between her and convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Politics
France, others to recognize Palestinian state at UN
France and other countries prepared to recognize a Palestinian state as the UN's centerpiece diplomatic week got underway Monday, following a rash of Western governments in symbolically endorsing statehood and sparking Israel's wrath.
Politics
IAEA says Iran nuclear diplomacy at a 'difficult juncture'
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, told AFP Monday that diplomatic efforts to resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear program were at a "difficult juncture" but dialogue would continue.
Politics
Merz tasks banker with luring investment to Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday appointed a "personal representative for investment" charged with bringing new business to Germany as part of efforts to revive the struggling economy.
Politics
Russia offers to extend nuclear arms limits with US by one year
Russia offered Monday to keep abiding by the nuclear warhead limits in a key treaty with the United States once it expires in February, but only for one year and if Washington did the same.
Economy
Stocks turn lower ahead of key US inflation data
Stocks mostly fell on Monday as investors booked profits from a record-setting streak and looked for clues to the US Federal Reserve's next interest rate move.
Sports
Gavi to undergo knee operation on meniscus injury: Barcelona
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is to undergo surgery on his injured meniscus after other treatment failed to resolve his problem, the Catalan giants said on Monday.
Economy
Frenchman denies killing wife in case that captivated France
A French father of two went on trial Monday charged with the murder of his wife, denying he killed her in a case that captivated France since her disappearance at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in December 2020.
Bavuma out of Test series in Pakistan as De Kock back for ODIs
Captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of South Africa's Test series against Pakistan next month, but Quinton de Kock has made himself available again for the one-day internationals.
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Bavuma out of Test series as De Kock back for white-ball games
Captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of South Africa's Test series against Pakistan next month, but Quinton de Kock has made himself available again for the one-day internationals.