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Matthews wins Giro 3rd stage, Evenepoel still in pink

Matthews wins Giro 3rd stage, Evenepoel still in pink

Australian Michael Matthews prevailed in a sprint finish to Monday's third stage of the Giro d'Italia with Remco Evenepoel retaining the leader's pink jersey.

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Stocks tread water awaiting US rate clues

Stocks tread water awaiting US rate clues

European stocks ended little changed on Monday, reflecting a subdued opening on Wall Street, as investors eyed a new round of US inflation data this week that could determine the prospect for interest rates in the world's largest economy.

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The TikTok star making serious points about poverty -- and ice cubes

The TikTok star making serious points about poverty -- and ice cubes

Lying on his bed with a camera close to his face, Shabaz Ali raises his eyebrows, widens his eyes and drily ridicules the excessive lifestyles of internet influencers.

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EU cancels Israel reception over extremist minister's participation

EU cancels Israel reception over extremist minister's participation

The European Union said Monday it was cancelling its Europe Day reception in Tel Aviv after the extremist Israeli minister representing the government stood firm in his intention to participate.

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Zimbabwean author wins appeal against protest conviction

Zimbabwean author wins appeal against protest conviction

Prominent Zimbabwean novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga on Monday won an appeal against an "inciting violence" conviction she received for staging a silent protest.

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Southern African troops to deploy  against rebels in east DRCongo

Southern African troops to deploy against rebels in east DRCongo

Southern African countries on Monday agreed to deploy forces to help quell violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where armed groups have terrorised civilians for decades.

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Paris police under fire over neo-Nazi rally

Paris police under fire over neo-Nazi rally

The Paris police force and France's interior minister faced questions and criticism Monday over why a march of around 600 neo-Nazis through the streets of the capital was authorised at the weekend.

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US needs $30bn to seal 14,000 unplugged offshore oil and gas wells: study

US needs $30bn to seal 14,000 unplugged offshore oil and gas wells: study

The cost to secure thousands of inactive oil and gas wells in the US Gulf of Mexico could top $30 billion, according to research published Monday weighing potential environmental damage against the estimated price tag.

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New Indonesian fund promotes Indigenous role in climate change fight

New Indonesian fund promotes Indigenous role in climate change fight

Indonesian civil groups launched on Monday a multimillion-dollar fund aimed at empowering Indigenous and local communities across the Southeast Asian country in the fight against climate change.

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European stocks tread water awaiting US rate clues

European stocks tread water awaiting US rate clues

Stock markets in Europe were mostly flat on Monday, reflecting a subdued opening on Wall Street, as investors eyed a new round of US inflation data this week that could determine the prospect for interest rates in the world's largest economy.

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