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Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
Hopes rose Monday for a long-sought truce and hostage release deal after almost seven months of war between Palestinian Hamas militants and Israel in Gaza.
Togo votes in key parliament ballot after divisive reform
Togolese voted in legislative elections on Monday after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family's decades-long grip on power.
Columbia on edge as talks collapse over Gaza protests
Tensions rose Monday at Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests across US campuses, with college authorities and student demonstrators in open conflict after negotiations broke down.
France seeks clampdown on teen violence after boy's stabbing
France's government on Monday sought wide political support to respond to teen violence after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death by another teenager at the weekend, the latest in a string of youth attacks that have shocked the country.
US says still talking to Niger about army pullout
The United States is still talking with Niger about the withdrawal of 1,000 American military personnel, and decisions will be announced in the coming weeks, the US Africom commander said on Monday.
US, Egypt 'hopeful' of Gaza truce as envoys meet in Cairo
US top diplomat Antony Blinken said Monday he was "hopeful" Hamas would accept the latest proposal for a long-sought Gaza truce and hostage release deal as negotiators from the Palestinian group were due in Egypt.
Blinken says US almost ready with Saudi rewards for Israel normalisation
The United States is nearly ready with a security package to offer Saudi Arabia if it normalises relations with Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday, as he seeks incentives for Israel to support a Palestinian state.
Humza Yousaf: Scotland's short-lived leader
Humza Yousaf always faced an uphill battle to revive his beleaguered Scottish National Party's fortunes and its quest for independence but few thought he would last little more than a year as Scotland's leader.
Scotland's first minister Yousaf quits after a year
Humza Yousaf announced his resignation as Scotland's first minister on Monday, before he was due to face two confidence votes this week sparked by his ditching of junior coalition partners in a row over climate policy.
French actor Depardieu held for questioning over alleged sexual assault: source
French police on Monday detained screen legend Gerard Depardieu for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault, a source close to the case said.
Blinken promotes Gulf Arab defence in sign to Israel and Iran
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Monday for tighter defence integration among Gulf Arabs in response to Iran, part of efforts to encourage moderation by Israel by dangling the prospect of better ties with the region.
Scotland's first minister to resign: media
Humza Yousaf is poised to resign as Scotland's first minister before he faces two confidence votes this week, British media reported on Monday.
Xi, Macron to discuss Ukraine during China leader's visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to make a state visit to France on May 6 and 7, Paris announced on Monday, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East expected to be high on the agenda.
Hamas delegation due in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
A Hamas delegation was due Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought truce in Gaza and hostage release after almost seven months of war.
Tesla wins key China security clearance during Musk visit
Tesla received a key security clearance from China during Elon Musk's whistlestop visit to the world's biggest electric car market, which wrapped up on Monday.
Spain's PM poised to announce whether will resign or not
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will break his silence Monday on whether or not he will resign in response to a graft probe of his wife that he says amounts to a campaign of harassment.
Spain's PM to announce Monday whether he will resign or not
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will break his silence Monday on whether or not he will resign in response to a graft probe of his wife that he says amounts to a campaign of harassment.
Climate change, Brexit threaten to wilt Dutch tulips
Arjan Smit gazes out over his tulip fields, a riot of red and pink flowers he has cultivated all his adult life and part of a family business his grandfather started in 1940.
Togo votes in key parliament ballot after divisive reforms
Togolese vote in legislative elections on Monday after a divisive constitutional reform that opponents say allows President Faure Gnassingbe to extend his family's decades-long grip on power.
Hamas delegation to arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
A Hamas delegation is due to arrive Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought hostage-release deal and truce in the Gaza Strip after almost seven months of war.
South Africa gears up for close May vote
South Africans vote next month in a general election that could bring about the most significant political change in three decades, with the ruling African National Congress at risk of losing its parliamentary majority.
Will he resign or not? Spain awaits PM's decision
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will break his silence on Monday and announce whether or not he will step down following the opening of a corruption probe into his wife's business dealings.
Hamas says no 'major' issues, as Gaza truce effort builds
Hamas said Sunday it had no "major issues" after reviewing Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought truce and hostage-release deal in the Gaza Strip after almost seven months of war.
Thousands of Georgians protest controversial draft law
Thousands of Georgians staged a "March for Europe" Sunday, calling on the government to scrap a controversial "foreign influence" bill, which the EU has warned would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations.
Ukraine warns front 'worsened' as Russia claims fresh gains
Ukraine's army leader admitted Sunday that Kyiv's position on the battlefield has worsened after Russian forces captured another village in the east, pressing their advantage in manpower and ammunition.
In Lebanon, top French diplomat seeks Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation
France's top diplomat on Sunday urged de-escalation between Israel and the Hezbollah movement during his second visit to Lebanon since cross-border tensions flared alongside the Gaza war.
Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament elections, a move apparently calculated to boost her far-right party, although she would be forced to resign immediately.
Host Saudi tells global economic summit the world has failed Gaza
Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a Palestinian state at a global economic summit attended by a host of mediators.
Host Saudi warns of economic fallout from Gaza war at global summit
Saudi Arabia on Sunday called for regional "stability", warning of the effects of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war on global economic sentiment at the start of a summit attended by a host of Gaza mediators.
Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit
The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special meeting of the World Economic Forum that begins on Sunday.
Blinken to Saudi as window shrinks on Middle East mega-deal
Washington's top diplomat will travel to Saudi Arabia on Sunday as the deadline approaches on a landmark -- and, analysts say, long-shot -- deal that would see the kingdom recognise Israel.
Hamas, studying new Israeli truce proposal, puts out hostage video
Hamas said Saturday it was studying Israel's latest counterproposal for a Gaza ceasefire, a day after media reports said a delegation from mediator Egypt was in Israel trying to jump-start stalled negotiations.