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China posts lacklustre Q3 economic data as key Beijing conclave starts
China's economy grew at its slowest pace in a year last quarter, official data showed Monday, as high-ranking leaders kicked off a closely watched meeting in Beijing focused on long-term policy planning.
Economy
'People can breathe': hope for peace on Afghan-Pakistan border
After a week of violence, residents on the frontier between Afghanistan and Pakistan are hoping a new ceasefire deal will end the clashes and revive crucial cross-border trade.
Culture
Louvre closes for second day as France hunts jewel thieves
The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless jewels in a spectacular daylight robbery.
Japan coalition deal paves way for Takaichi to be first woman PM
Japan's ruling LDP and its junior partner signed a coalition deal Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman premier.
Sports
England hammer New Zealand after Brook and Salt onslaught
England punished some lax New Zealand fielding to win the second T20 international by 65 runs in Christchurch on Monday.
Politics
Five things to know about Gaza's Rafah border crossing
The reopening of the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, part of US President Donald Trump's plan for the Palestinian territory, remains on hold despite calls from the UN and aid groups.
Economy
Thyssenkrupp spins off warship unit to tap defence boom
Shares in Thyssenkrupp's naval unit surged Monday as it was spun off from the German industrial giant, highlighting the buzz around European defence firms as the continent rearms amid a growing Russian threat.
Sports
Sweden names ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter new coach
The Swedish Football Association said on Monday that ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter had been appointed national team coach after Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked last week following three straight losses in World Cup qualifying.
Economy
Kering shares jump on sale of beauty division to L'Oreal
The share price of Kering, the French luxury group that owns Gucci and other brands, jumped sharply Monday after it announced the $4.6-billion sale of its beauty products division to L'Oreal.
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10 South Koreans arrested, two rescued in Cambodia scam crackdown
Ten South Koreans have been arrested in Cambodia for alleged involvement in cyberscams and two more rescued, Seoul's top diplomat said Monday, days after dozens accused of working in the vast fraud operation were repatriated.
Economy
Stock markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Equity markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.
Sports
Pakistan 95-1 at lunch in second South Africa Test
Pakistan were well placed on 95-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second and final Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi on Monday.
Economy
Bolivia's new president faces worst economic crisis in decades
Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz as president on Sunday, selecting the center-right senator and economist to address the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years.
Politics
Serious, popular, besties with Trump: Italy's Meloni marks three years
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni marks three years in office this week with her far-right party more popular than ever, her government remarkably durable and the economy stable, if not exactly booming.
Politics
In the Sahel, no reprieve under jihadist blockade
Islamist militants still severely impact large swathes of Burkina Faso and Mali, imposing roadblocks, launching attacks and cutting off supply lines as they expand their decade-long presence, according to residents' testimonies.
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One year on, Spain's flood survivors rebuild and remember
When the first autumn rains fell this year, Toni Garcia drew the curtains.
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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills two
A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into the sea, leaving two men in the vehicle dead, authorities said.
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Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid
Myanmar's junta raided one of the country's most notorious cyberscam centres and seized Starlink satellite internet devices, it said Monday, after an AFP investigation revealed an explosion in their use in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry.
Politics
Japan set for new coalition and first woman PM
Japan's ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman premier and lifting the Nikkei to a new record.
Toxic haze chokes Indian capital
India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organization’s recommended daily maximum.
Nature
Flood reckoning for Bali on overdevelopment, waste
Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year.
Economy
China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand
China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.
Sports
Atletico aim to convince Alvarez they belong among elite on Arsenal visit
Julian Alvarez has established himself as Atletico Madrid's key player but the club still need to prove to the Argentina international they belong among Europe's elite and can fulfil his ambitions.
Sports
Rebuilding Leverkusen wary of world's best PSG
Bayer Leverkusen, who are still rebuilding after a turbulent summer, face perhaps the toughest test in club football when they host European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
Boulevard
French police hunt Louvre jewel thieves
The hunt was on Monday for the band of thieves who stole eight priceless royal pieces of jewellery from the Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris in broad daylight.
Sports
Blue Jays down Mariners to force game seven decider in MLB playoff series
The Toronto Blue Jays homered twice and exploited three Seattle errors to beat the Mariners 6-2 on Sunday and force a decisive game seven in their Major League Baseball playoff series.
Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in force after Israeli strikes
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza was still holding after Israel carried out deadly strikes on the territory over alleged truce violations by Hamas.
Economy
Asian markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease
Asian markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend ease worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.
Nature
California's oil capital hopes for a renaissance under Trump
Every five years, the fading US town of Taft puts on a days-long "Oildorado" festival to celebrate its glory days at the center of California's black gold rush.
Technology
OpenAI big chip orders dwarf its revenues -- for now
OpenAI is ordering hundreds of billions of dollars worth of chips in the artificial intelligence race, raising questions among investors about how the startup will finance these purchases.
Economy
Phony AI content stealing fan attention during baseball playoffs
Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia capitalizing on interest in the lead-up to the sport's World Series, an AFP investigation has found.
Sports
Haaland, Kane and Mbappe battle to be Europe's best
Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are all scoring at better than a goal-a-game rates in a blistering start to the season from Europe's top three marksmen.