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Why the far right is losing ground in Sweden

Why the far right is losing ground in Sweden

Unlike other parts of Europe where the far right has been gaining ground, Sweden's weekend election saw the extreme right lose support there for the first time in more than 15 years.

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IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics

IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 Winter Olympics, which have been hit by a leadership crisis.

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US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

US invites Venezuela to G20 energy summit

A Venezuelan delegation will participate in this week's G20 energy meetings in Texas, US officials said Monday, as the world grapples with soaring energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

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Ex-Ireland fly-half O'Gara extends deal as La Rochelle coach

Ex-Ireland fly-half O'Gara extends deal as La Rochelle coach

Former Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has extended his contract as La Rochelle head coach to 2031 ending talk of a move to international rugby, the French Top 14 side announced on Monday.

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New York seizes 12 celeb deep-fake porn sites

New York seizes 12 celeb deep-fake porn sites

Authorities in New York announced Monday the seizure of a dozen prominent websites hosting pornographic celebrity deep-fakes that featured politicians and actors.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week: rail CEO to AFP

Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week: rail CEO to AFP

Russian strikes on Ukraine's rail network are worsening every week, the CEO of the state operator told AFP on Monday, after one attack hit a train used by diplomats near the Polish border.

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Jesse Eisenberg channels emotional intensity into 'The Debut'

Jesse Eisenberg channels emotional intensity into 'The Debut'

For director and actor Jesse Eisenberg, life unfolds to the rhythm of a musical, making his comedy-drama "The Debut" a natural outlet for his intensity.

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France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit

France, Iraq deepen energy, defence ties during Zaidi visit

France and Iraq on Monday called for a "diversification of export routes" for oil and gas in the Middle East in response to the instability generated by the conflict between the United States and Iran, following talks in Paris.

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Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to act

Alarm over AI grows as divided US Congress struggles to act

The US Congress returned from recess Monday facing urgent warnings that artificial intelligence could spin dangerously out of control -- and little agreement over whether, or how, Washington should intervene.

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Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets

Trump says Ukraine, Russia agree not to hit energy targets

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to target each other's energy facilities, a day after he chastised Kyiv for hitting Russian oil refineries.

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