Appeal trial of France's Le Pen to begin in January 2026: court
The appeal trial in the embezzlement case of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will take place from January 13 to February 12, 2026, the Paris appeals court said Monday, in a potential boost to her hopes of standing in the 2027 presidential election.
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International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown
The International Criminal Court on Monday postponed "until further notice" a crimes against humanity hearing concerning former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, while judges weigh his fitness to take part.
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New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown
British street artist Banksy on Monday took aim at the UK's crackdown on protesters with a new work outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, adding fuel to a free-speech row roiling the country.
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At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffs
Displaying one of her company's hot plates proudly labelled "Made in Germany", Sigrid Klenk concedes that maintaining production at home could become harder due in part to US tariffs.
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Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani
The private funeral of fashion legend Giorgio Armani was set to take place Monday in a picturesque village near Piacenza, in the northern Italian region where the designer grew up.
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Stocks rise tracking political upheaval, data
Global stock markets rose Monday as traders focused on political upheaval in France and Japan, in addition to mixed economic data.
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Teen arrested after 2 police shot dead near Turkey's Izmir
Two officers were killed and two others wounded in a shooting attack on a police station near the Turkish city of Izmir on Monday, with a 16-year-old suspect arrested, officials said.
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Millions hit as London Underground train workers strike
Rush-hour commuters faced chaos Monday as staff on the London Underground train network staged a five-day strike, shutting stations and forcing people to work from home or use alternative modes of transport.
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Trial of doctor accused of poisoning 30 patients begins in France
A French doctor accused of intentionally poisoning 30 child and adult patients, 12 of whom died, went on trial Monday, saying before the hearing he was not responsible for the "distress" of his alleged victims and their families.
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Germany's US exports hit four-year low as tariffs bite
German exports to the United States dropped in July to their lowest level since 2021, data showed Monday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs exact a heavy toll on Europe's biggest economy.
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