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Oil falls on US-Iran progress; pound holds up as Starmer resigns

Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over talks by the US and Iran after mediators flagged a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while major stock markets traded mixed.

Starmer resigns as UK PM, Burnham favourite to take over

UK leader Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of pressure, kickstarting a process that will see Britain get its seventh prime minister in a decade.

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Macron rejects PM resignation ahead of talks on France deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday rejected a resignation offer from his prime minister ahead of talks with the opposition seeking to end the deadlock sparked by his failure to secure a majority in parliamentary elections.

Ukraine says attacks escalating, as Russia-EU tensions rise

Russia's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports sparked fresh tensions with Europe as fears grow of a global food crisis, while Kyiv accused Moscow of stepping up attacks in the east of the country.

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson bows out of Indian presidential race

The grandson of India's independence leader Mahatma Gandhi has dropped out of the race to become president after his name was proposed by an alliance of opposition parties.

'We are ready', Ukraine towns insist as Russians advance

"The city is ready to defend itself," insists Vadym Lyakh, mayor of Sloviansk in eastern Ukraine which could soon become a fighting hotspot as Moscow's troops advance from the north.

Ukraine says attacks escalating, as Russia-EU tensions surge

Russia's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports sparked fresh tensions with Europe as fears grow of a global food crisis, while Kyiv accused Moscow of stepping up attacks in the east of the country.

President of Panama announces blood cancer diagnosis

The President of Panama Laurentino Cortizo said on Monday that he has blood cancer, although the 69-year-old said he feels well and is in "good spirits."

'So much pain in my heart': Tennis star Svitolina helping Ukraine

Former women's tennis world number three Elina Svitolina has told AFP she hopes one day to return and see her octogenarian grandmother who has been trapped in the Black Sea port of Odessa since Russia invaded Ukraine.

Macron hosts Le Pen, French party leaders to break impasse

French President Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday host far-right leader Marine Le Pen and other political party chiefs in a bid to break the impasse created by the failure of his coalition to win a majority in parliamentary elections.

Asian markets climb as calm returns after sharp sell-off

Equities rose Tuesday in Asia as some stability returned to markets after last week's upheaval, but analysts warned of further pain for traders after central bank officials hinted at further interest rate hikes to reel in inflation.

Move over, Jupiter: France's parliament takes centre stage

By design, France is usually governed by a president vested with extraordinary powers. But after Sunday's election, Emmanuel Macron finds himself at the mercy of a newly influential parliament.

Francia Marquez, first Black Colombian elected vice president

As Gustavo Petro became the first leftist elected president of Colombia on Sunday, his running mate Francia Marquez likewise made history: she will be the first Black Colombian and second woman to ascend to the vice presidency.

Over 130 Malian civilians 'systematically' killed by suspected jihadists

Suspected jihadists massacred more than 130 civilians over the weekend in neighbouring central Mali towns, the latest mass killings in the Sahel region.

East Africa leaders agree regional force for DRCongo, urge ceasefire

East African leaders agreed Monday to send in a regional force to try to end fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and called for an immediate ceasefire.

Kremlin spokesman says Americans captured in Ukraine committed 'crimes'

Two Americans captured in Ukraine while fighting with Kyiv's military were "endangering" Russian soldiers and should be "held accountable for those crimes," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday in an interview with NBC News.

Some 120,000 march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

At least 120,000 Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's EU membership bid, after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy.

'You're my hero' Hollywood's Ben Stiller tells Zelensky in Kyiv

Hollywood star Ben Stiller met Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Monday, hailing the comedian-turned-president as "my hero" for rallying the world's support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion.

Eighth day of Indigenous fuel price protests in Ecuador

Hundreds of Indigenous people and members of other disgruntled groups took part in an eighth day of fuel price protests in Ecuador Monday, accused by the president of seeking only "chaos."

Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Monday his governing coalition will dissolve parliament next week, a shock announcement that will give power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in days and force new elections.

Tens of thousands march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's EU membership bid, days after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy.

Israeli coalition to submit bill to dissolve parliament, force polls

The leaders of Israel's governing coalition said Monday they will submit a bill next week to dissolve parliament, legislation that would force new elections if approved.

Dutch join Germany, Austria, in reverting to coal

The Dutch joined Germany and Austria in reverting to coal power on Monday following an energy crisis provoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Outgoing Colombian president vows transparent transition

Colombia's outgoing conservative President Ivan Duque on Monday promised a "transparent and efficient" transition to the new administration led by Gustavo Petro.

Colombian president's challenges: military, rebels, congress and markets

Gustavo Petro, Colombia's new president, faces a plethora of challenges ahead -- from appeasing deeply suspicious military and business sectors, to ending a decades-long conflict with armed groups and garnering enough support in congress to govern.

Biden says 'not likely' to visit Ukraine on upcoming Europe trip

US President Joe Biden said Monday he will probably not visit Ukraine during a trip to Europe that starts this week.

East Africa leaders meet on DR Congo conflict

East African leaders met in Kenya on Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's violence-torn east.

Macron's domestic travails to sap European leadership

Emmanuel Macron's loss of his overall majority risks further weakening European leadership, with the French leader set to be distracted by domestic troubles even while retaining formal control over foreign policy.

Kyiv braces for heavier fighting as Russia-EU tensions climb

Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports and a rail transit row sparked fresh tensions between Russia and the European Union on Monday, as Kyiv warned that Russian troops were intensifying their battle for control of eastern Ukraine.

Can France's left alliance hold together?

France's new left-wing alliance robbed President Emmanuel Macron of his majority and is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament, but divisions over key issues may complicate keeping a united front.

Spain's conservatives boosted ahead of 2023 election

A resounding win by Spain's conservative Popular Party in a weekend regional election in Andalusia appears to have boosted its chances in national elections next year and weakened Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

'No future for us,' say Afghan Sikhs after temple attack

A dozen Afghan Sikhs gathered Monday in a room behind the charred ruins of their temple in Kabul, hoping to be swiftly evacuated having finally given up on the country of their birth.

French far right savours parliament gains

After decades of struggling to impose its political agenda, the far right under Marine Le Pen has cemented its place as a cornerstone of French political life, despite accusations of fostering a divisive extremist ideology.

Macron seeks to salvage power after France vote upset

French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies on Monday were scrambling for a way out of political deadlock after losing their parliamentary majority in a stunning blow for the president and his reform plans.

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