NewsAgence-France PresseEU backs Belgium's pre-emptive swine fever slaughter
The European Union on Monday welcomed Belgium's decision to slaughter thousands of healthy pigs to isolate and eradicate an outbreak of swine fever.
NewsAgence-France PresseThousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead
Tens of thousands of mourners attended a funeral on Monday in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz for soldiers and civilians killed in an attack on a military parade.
NewsAgence-France PresseAussies in cruise control at Wuhan Open
Australia's top two brushed aside their first-round opponents at the Wuhan Open on Monday, with straight-sets victories in the $2.7-million tournament for both Ashleigh Barty and Daria Gavrilova.
NewsAgence-France PresseSoros challenges Hungary laws at European rights court
The foundation run by US billionaire George Soros said Monday that it has filed a legal challenge with the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg against Hungary's controversial "Stop Soros" laws adopted last June.
NewsAgence-France Presse'Tigermania' roars into France as Ryder Cup showdown looms
"Tigermania" is back after crowds mobbed Tiger Woods like a rock star to see him snap a five-year win drought, and it's about to hit France in a major way at the 42nd Ryder Cup.
NewsAgence-France PresseSweden temporarily halts Uighur deportations to China
Swedish authorities said Monday they had temporarily halted the deportation of Muslim minority Uighurs to China due to concerns over the situation there.
NewsAgence-France PresseInjured Indian yachtsman plucked to safety from remote ocean
A solo Indian sailor adrift thousands of kilometres from dry land with a serious back injury was safely rescued from his stricken yacht Monday after an international effort.
NewsAgence-France PresseKremlin loses regional votes amid anger over pension reform
Russia's ruling party suffered two rare defeats in regional elections this weekend as its candidates lost to populists amid widespread discontent over a pension reform backed by President Vladimir Putin.
NewsAgence-France PresseRelief as Maldives strongman concedes defeat
The strongman leader of the Maldives on Monday conceded defeat in the presidential election, easing fears of a fresh political crisis in the archipelago at the centre of a battle for influence between India and China.
NewsAgence-France PresseArgento sex accuser Bennett opens up on Italian TV
US actor Jimmy Bennett, who accuses Asia Argento of sexually assaulting him as a teenager, said in his first television interview since the allegation emerged that they had a "complete" sexual relationship.
NewsYahoo7 NewsMystery of 'missing' rising Hollywood star deepens
For nearly three months, Fan Bingbing hasn't been seen or heard from in public in any verifiable way.
NewsAgence-France PresseRyder Cup veteran Poulter prepared for US fans "hatred"
Ryder Cup veteran Ian Poulter said he is prepared to shut out the "hatred" expected from some USA fans as he bids to maintain his impressive record in the biennial event this week.
NewsAgence-France Presse500,000 children face 'immediate danger' in Libya capital: UN
Half a million children are in "immediate danger" in Libya's capital Tripoli due to fighting, the United Nations children's fund UNICEF said on Monday.
NewsAustralian Associated PressMaldives president concedes election
Opposition candidate Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has scored a shock win in the Maldives general election and president Abdulla Yameen has conceded defeat.
NewsAgence-France PresseIran points finger at US allies over deadly attack
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday pointed blame at Arab separatists for a deadly attack on a military parade and accused an unnamed US-backed Gulf state of supporting them.
NewsAgence-France PresseTrump's tariffs on $200 bn of Chinese imports kick in
President Donald Trump's tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese imports took effect Monday, with Beijing accusing Washington of "economic intimidation" as the standoff between the world's top two economies clouds the global outlook.
NewsAgence-France PresseRussia to boost Syrian air defence with S-300 system
Moscow will bolster Syria's air defence with a S-300 system and jam radars of military planes striking from off the coast of the Mediterranean following the downing of a Russian plane, its military chief said.
NewsAgence-France PresseEngland's Adil Rashid agrees new county cricket deal
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has agreed a new one-year contract to play for Yorkshire in all formats of cricket.
NewsAgence-France PresseHarry Kane admits he has been below par for Tottenham
Harry Kane admits he has fallen below his own high standards this season but said he welcomes the intense public scrutiny of his game.
NewsAgence-France PresseRough waters for California's not so public beaches
The sandy cove along California's picturesque coast beckons visitors to what is supposed to be a public beach. But the imposing gate, the security guard and the annual $100 access fee tell a different story.
NewsAgence-France PresseVersace luxury fashion house 'to be sold shortly': media
Italian fashion giant Versace is about to be sold, the country's biggest-selling newspaper said Monday, citing anonymous sources who suggested the deal could come in the next few hours.
NewsAgence-France PresseRussian opposition leader Navalny detained on release from prison
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was detained Monday on his release from prison after serving a 30-day sentence for an unauthorised protest.
NewsAgence-France PresseMyanmar army chief defiant after UN 'genocide' probe
Myanmar's powerful army chief says the United Nations has no right to interfere in his country's sovereignty, a week after UN investigators called for him and other top generals to be prosecuted for "genocide" against the Rohingya.
NewsAgence-France PresseAustralia strawberry crisis now tastes a little sweeter for farmers
Australia's pins-in-punnets strawberry crisis prompted a spate of social-media driven hoaxes, but sites like Facebook and Twitter are also helping stir a revival in sales that has left some farmers struggling to meet resurgent demand.
NewsAgence-France PressePogba takes aim at Mourinho's negative tactics
Paul Pogba launched a blistering critique of Manchester United's defensive-minded tactics in Saturday's draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers, which is likely to infuriate manager Jose Mourinho.