Russia hails 'record' win for Putin in vote with no opposition
Russia's election commission on Monday hailed what it said were "record" results for President Vladimir Putin, guaranteeing the former spy a fifth term in office after a vote that featured no credible opposition.
Read moreBritish cycling great Laura Kenny announces retirement
Britain's Laura Kenny, the most successful female cyclist in Olympic history, announced Monday it was time to "hang that bike up".
Read moreTikTok and its 'secret sauce' caught in US-China tussle
As a US campaign to sever TikTok from its Chinese parent heads to the Senate, analysts say Beijing's response to a forced sale of the app -- and its 'secret sauce' algorithm -- will be clear: Hands off.
Read moreBattle rages around Gaza's largest hospital in Israel-Hamas war
Israeli forces launched an operation early Monday in and around Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, with witnesses reporting air strikes and tanks near the complex crowded with patients and displaced people.
Read moreWestern leaders dismiss Putin's 'illegal' poll victory
Friends and allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin were quick to congratulate him on his election win but Western leaders denounced what they called an illegal election.
Read moreAsian stocks rise after strong China production data
Asian stocks gained on Monday after China posted stronger than expected industrial production data in a fragile recovery for the world's second-largest economy.
Read moreThe pain and money behind the Afghan game of buzkashi
Afghan rider Sarwar Pahlawan blinked away pain from the fresh stitches between his eyes as his buzkashi team chased victory in a tournament for an ancient sport still steeped in risk but now offering modern-day rewards.
Read moreDaughter of North Korea's Kim might be heir apparent: Seoul
Seoul's Unification Ministry on Monday added its voice to growing speculation around Kim Jong Un's succession plans, saying they have not "ruled out" that his daughter could be next in line to lead North Korea.
Read moreBlinken says fighting disinfo 'vital US national security interest'
Fighting disinformation including AI-enabled content is a "vital" national security interest and diplomatic priority for the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday at a democracy summit in Seoul.
Read moreMichelin to announce 62 newly starred French restaurants
The Michelin Guide unveils its annual list of the best French restaurants on Monday, with its boss praising the "cultural dynamism" of a new generation of chefs.
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