Abuse scandal in focus in search for new pope
For decades, the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests was covered up by the Church. But cardinals on Monday listed it as a key challenge for the next pope.
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Prince William and Kate mark wedding anniversary in Scotland
Prince William and wife Catherine will celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary on the Scottish island of Mull on Tuesday, the latest step on the princess's road to recovery from cancer.
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Amazon set for launch of Starlink-rival satellites
After delaying an earlier attempt due to bad weather, Amazon is preparing to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, stepping into direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink.
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London mayor Sadiq Khan targets Olympic history for city
London mayor Sadiq Khan wants the city to become the first four-time host of the Olympics and is backing a bid for the 2040 Games.
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Stock markets diverge amid trade hopes, ahead of earnings
Global stocks markets diverged on Monday as investors welcomed the absence of further trade war escalation over the weekend and as countries seek to temper US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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Massive blackout hits all of Spain and Portugal
Power went out across Spain and Portugal on Monday, halting train traffic, clogging roads and trapping people in elevators before electricity started to return to some areas after hours of disruption.
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Trump escalates immigration crackdown to mark 100 days
The White House announced Monday a crackdown on "sanctuary cities" that defy Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, as the president closes in on his first 100 days in office.
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Outkast, White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper among Rock Hall inductees
Hip-hop pioneers Outkast and rock duo The White Stripes are among 2025's class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, the organization announced late Sunday.
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Eubank Jr discharged from hospital following boxing grudge match
British boxer Chris Eubank Jr was discharged from hospital on Monday after he was admitted as a precaution following his bruising encounter with bitter rival Conor Benn on Saturday.
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China deploys army of fake NGOs at UN to intimidate critics: media probe
China is deploying a growing army of organisations masquerading as NGOs to monitor and intimidate rights activists at the UN, a new investigation by the ICIJ media consortium said on Monday.
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