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TikTok CEO to meet EU regulators in Brussels

TikTok CEO to meet EU regulators in Brussels

TikTok's chief executive will hold talks with top EU officials in Brussels on Tuesday as the West steps up its scrutiny of the Chinese-owned social media giant.

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Cycling star Cavendish had knife held to his throat, wife tells court

Cycling star Cavendish had knife held to his throat, wife tells court

A masked intruder held a large knife to the throat of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish and threatened to stab him during a robbery at his home, the British rider's wife told a court on Monday.

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Weinstein faces sentencing in LA rape case

Weinstein faces sentencing in LA rape case

Former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein faces up to 18 years in prison when he is sentenced Monday in Los Angeles for raping a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel a decade ago.

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Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps

Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps

Brazilian security forces cleared protest camps Monday and President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned "acts of terrorism" after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power in the capital, in chaotic scenes that triggered global shock.

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Gareth Bale announces retirement from football 

Gareth Bale announces retirement from football 

Gareth Bale announced his retirement from club and international football at the age of 33 on Monday, bringing to an end one of the most decorated careers in British football history.

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Greece seeks 'definitive return' of Parthenon Marbles

Greece seeks 'definitive return' of Parthenon Marbles

Greece insisted Monday that Britain return for good the Parthenon Marbles that have been in British possession for two centuries, adding negotiations about their fate were "not easy."

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Coach Favre sacked by Ligue 1 side Nice

Coach Favre sacked by Ligue 1 side Nice

Lucien Favre has been "relieved of his duties" as coach of French Ligue 1 side Nice, a source close to the Ineos-owned club told AFP on Monday.

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Outrage as Iran hands down more death sentences over Amini protests

Outrage as Iran hands down more death sentences over Amini protests

Iran has handed down three more death sentences for offences related to the civil unrest triggered by Mahsa Amini's death, the judiciary said Monday, fuelling international protests against the regime.

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Former Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten in Ireland Eurovision bid

Former Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten in Ireland Eurovision bid

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, better known by his stage name Johnny Rotten, is among musicians competing to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision, broadcaster RTE announced Monday.

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Pakistan asks IMF for restructuring 'pause'

Pakistan asks IMF for restructuring 'pause'

Pakistan's prime minister on Monday asked the IMF for a pause in its demands for economic reforms before releasing more financial aid, as the country tries to rebuild after catastrophic floods.

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