Boy among 3 dead in migrant Channel crossing accident: French authorities
Three migrants including a 10-year-old boy died on Monday off the French coast while trying to illegally cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said.
Read moreComedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal
An Istanbul court convicted a popular Turkish comedian on Monday of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and another offence but ordered his interim release pending appeal, an AFP reporter in the courtroom said.
Read moreThailand floods affect hundreds of thousands, eight dead in Myanmar
Heavy rains have killed eight people in Thailand since mid-September, the government said Monday as Bangkok battled flooding for a fourth consecutive day, with at least eight more confirmed dead in neighbouring Myanmar.
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SGFX Creates a Standout Brand Experience at Forex Expo Dubai 2026
SGFX made its presence felt at Forex Expo Dubai 2026 with an experience-led approach that brought crowds to its stand and extended the brand’s visibility across the wider exhibition floor.
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French prosecutors seek two-year sentence for ex-minister Dati in graft case
France prosecutors on Monday sought two years with an electronic tag and a five-year ban on public office for ex-culture minister Rachida Dati in a trial on corruption charges linked to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group.
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Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties
Pope Leo XIV warned on Monday that relations between nations were becoming increasingly uncivilised with people boasting of "lies and deceit", urging Europe to help break the cycle and foster respect in international ties.
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Eala makes fast start as weather and transport woes hit Asian Games
Philippines tennis trailblazer Alexandra Eala was in devastating form at the Asian Games on Monday as rain disrupted some events and Japanese organisers faced renewed accusations of mismanagement.
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Injured Buttler to miss England ODI series in Pakistan
Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler will miss England's one-day international series in Pakistan after suffering a hamstring injury.
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Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico, threatens severe damage
Hurricane Polo is expected to make landfall on Monday in a small town off Mexico's Pacific coast, where authorities expect heavy rain and severe damage.
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Madrid housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on government
Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over Spain's housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman at the centre of the protest called on them to "hold on".
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