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Trump hosts 'coolest dictator' Bukele in migrant crackdown talks
President Donald Trump on Monday hosted El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, the self-described "world's coolest dictator" who is now the US leader's key ally in a controversial push to deport illegal migrants to a notorious Salvadoran prison.
Macron urges 'reform' of Palestinian Authority to run Gaza without Hamas
French President Emmanuel Macron Monday urged "reform" of the Palestinian Authority as part of a plan for the West Bank-based body to govern a post-war Gaza without the Islamist movement Hamas.
Trump's tariff exemptions give markets relief, but tensions loom
US tariffs exemptions for electronics prompted market rallies Monday from Asia to Wall Street but failed to settle nerves over a global trade war that Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned would have "no winner."
Russia says deadly Sumy strike hit army meeting
Russia said Monday that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using civilians as a "human shield" after Kyiv said the attack Sunday killed at least 34 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war.
Tensions flare as Algeria expels 12 French officials
Fresh tensions flared between France and Algeria on Monday as the French foreign minister said its former colony had ordered 12 French officials to leave in 48 hours.
UK govt races against time to keep steel furnaces running
Britain's government on Monday raced to secure raw materials to keep the country's last steelmaking blast furnaces running after passing emergency legislation to take control of British Steel.
Meta faces landmark US antitrust trial
Social media juggernaut Meta stands trial on Monday facing serious US government allegations that it abused its market power to acquire Instagram and WhatsApp before they could become competitors.
Stocks rise on electronics tariffs exemption, gold hits new high
Stocks rose on Monday as trade war fears were tempered by Donald Trump's announcement of tariff exemptions for electronics, although the dollar weakened and safe-haven gold hit a fresh record amid fears the relief would be short-lived.
Hungary set to restrict constitutional rights in 'Easter cleanup'
Hungary's parliament on Monday is expected to approve constitutional changes further clamping down on rights for LGBTQ people and other groups, part of Prime Minister Viktor Orban's "Easter cleanup" against his domestic opponents.
Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as he arrives in Vietnam
Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned that protectionism "leads nowhere" and that a trade war would have "no winners", state media said, as he arrived in Vietnam on Monday on the first leg of a Southeast Asia tour.
Trump hosts El Salvador's Bukele, key ally in anti-migrant push
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Salvadoran counterpart Nayib Bukele on Monday, who has won heaping praise from Washington for partnering in its legally contested migrant crackdown.
World leaders slam deadly Russian strike on Ukraine
World leaders condemned a Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Sunday, one of the deadliest attacks in months, while US President Donald Trump called it a "horrible thing" and a "mistake".
Noboa wins Ecuador presidential runoff, rival claims fraud
Incumbent President Daniel Noboa claimed a runaway victory in Ecuador's presidential election on Sunday, after voters endorsed the young leader's "iron fist" approach to rampant cartel violence.
WHO says child dies after Israel strike hits Gaza hospital
An Israeli air strike Sunday hit one of Gaza's few functioning hospitals, resulting in the death of a child according to the World Health Organization, as Israel warned it would expand its offensive if Hamas does not release hostages.
Incumbent Noboa wins Ecuador presidential runoff
Incumbent President Daniel Noboa claimed a runaway victory in Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, with voters endorsing his "iron fist" approach to rampant cartel violence.
Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to see war devastation: CBS
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US counterpart Donald Trump on Sunday to visit his country to better understand the devastation wrought by Russia's invasion.
Incumbent Noboa leads Ecuador presidential runoff
Incumbent President Daniel Noboa held an early lead in Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, with voters appearing to back his "iron fist" approach to rampant cartel-fuelled violence.
Polls close in Ecuador's razor-tight presidential runoff
Polls closed in Ecuador's too-close-to-call presidential election Sunday, with incumbent Daniel Noboa hoping to fend off a charismatic leftist challenger after a campaign dominated by drug-related violence.
Russian missile strike on Ukraine city kills 34
A Russian missile strike on Sunday on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, authorities said as European and US leaders condemned one of the deadliest attacks in months.
WHO says child killed after Israel strike hits Gaza hospital
An Israeli air strike Sunday hit one of Gaza's few functioning hospitals, killing a child according to the World Health Organization, as Israel warned it would expand its offensive if Hamas does not release hostages.
Russian Palm Sunday strike on Ukraine city kills 34
A Russian missile strike on Sunday on the Ukrainian city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, authorities said as European and US leaders condemned one of the deadliest attacks in months.
Russian strike on city centre of Ukraine's Sumy kills 34
A Russian missile strike on Sunday in the city centre of Ukraine's city of Sumy killed at least 34 people, Kyiv said, with European and US officials condemning the attack -- one of the deadliest in months.
Trump's doctor finds US president in 'excellent health' after physical
Donald Trump is in "excellent health," a White House doctor's assessment said Sunday, after he underwent his first annual medical checkup since returning to the US presidency.
Russian strike on city centre of Ukraine's Sumy kills 32
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 32 people, including two children, and wounded dozens on Sunday, Kyiv said, in the deadliest attack in months.
Russian strike on Ukraine's Sumy kills 31, including two children
A Russian strike on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 31 people including two children and wounded dozens on Sunday, Kyiv said, in the deadliest attack in months of Moscow's dragging invasion.
Erased identity: Post-war adoptee seeks German roots
Claudine Spire pointed to a group of toddlers in a black-and-white photo. "I thought I recognised myself," she said, indicating a girl with curly hair and a short coat. But it was not her.
Iran says talks with US to focus solely on nuclear issue, lifting sanctions
Iran's foreign ministry said Sunday that talks with the United States slated for next weekend will remain "indirect" with Omani mediation, and focused solely on the nuclear issue and lifting of sanctions.
Members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party approve plan to disband
Members of Hong Kong's Democratic Party voted on Sunday to move forward with plans to dissolve the party as its leaders first proposed in February, the party's chair said.
Russian strike on city centre in Ukraine's Sumy kills 21
A Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy killed at least 21 people and wounded 83 on Palm Sunday, Kyiv said, in another deadly attack on civilians that came after a top US official travelled to Russia.
China's Xi courts Southeast Asia as Trump tariffs bite
Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off a five-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour on Monday as Beijing seeks to tighten regional trade ties and offset the impact of huge tariffs unleashed by his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault
An Israeli air strike early Sunday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, as the Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas "command and control centre" operating from within the facility.
Bernie Sanders fights apathy on American left
Bernie Sanders is emerging as one of the most vocal opponents to US President Donald Trump, with the 83-year-old senator drawing tens of thousands of people to his "fighting oligarchy" rallies around the country.