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Russia unleashes offensive into east Ukraine: Zelensky

Russia unleashes offensive into east Ukraine: Zelensky

Russia launched a major offensive into eastern Ukraine on Monday, authorities in Kyiv said, as Moscow opened a new phase of its invasion after being thwarted in efforts to capture the capital.

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After failed tests, NASA's Moon rocket heads back to workshop

After failed tests, NASA's Moon rocket heads back to workshop

NASA's Space Launch System rocket is heading back to its assembly building for repairs next week, pushing the earliest possible launch date for its uncrewed test flight to the Moon to later this summer, officials said Monday.

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Biden has 'no plans' to visit Ukraine: W.House

Biden has 'no plans' to visit Ukraine: W.House

President Joe Biden is not planning to visit Kyiv, despite Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky urging him to demonstrate US support for the fight against Russia by traveling to the embattled capital, the White House said Monday.

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Barca's top-four finish in danger after shock defeat by Cadiz

Barca's top-four finish in danger after shock defeat by Cadiz

Barcelona's place in La Liga's top four looks much less secure after they suffered a surprise 1-0 defeat at home to relegation-battling Cadiz on Monday.

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Asian markets slide on growth fears, US stocks end volatile day lower

Asian markets slide on growth fears, US stocks end volatile day lower

Asian stocks closed lower on Monday as Chinese officials offered a cautious outlook despite better-than-expected growth data, while US stocks edged lower amid worries over higher interest rates.

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Rueda out as Colombia coach after failing to reach World Cup

Rueda out as Colombia coach after failing to reach World Cup

Colombia have removed Reinaldo Rueda as coach of the national team following their failure to qualify for the World Cup, the football federation announced on Monday.

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New Kendrick Lamar music expected May 13

New Kendrick Lamar music expected May 13

Kendrick Lamar on Monday seemingly announced his fifth studio album will come out next month, the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper's first full-length project since 2017's acclaimed "DAMN."

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South Africa floods declared national disaster

South Africa floods declared national disaster

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday declared a national state of disaster over the deadly floods on the east coast, warning that rebuilding even basic services will take time.

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Several dozen hurt in days of unrest in Sweden

Several dozen hurt in days of unrest in Sweden

Several days of unrest in Sweden, sparked by a far-right group's burning of the Koran, have injured at least 40 people, police said on Monday, calling for more resources to deal with the violence.

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US firm on nuclear accord as Iran casts blame

US firm on nuclear accord as Iran casts blame

The United States on Monday appeared to dismiss a key Iranian demand to salvage a nuclear accord as Tehran blamed Washington for the prolonged impasse.

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