Macron says Olympic opening ceremony could move from river to stadium if security threat
French President Emmanuel Macron for the first time said on Monday the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony could move from the river Seine to the national stadium in the event of a security threat.
Read moreStocks hit by Iran-Israel fears, containment hopes stem losses
Equities retreated Monday after Iran ramped up Middle East tensions by launching a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend, fuelling fears of a wider conflict in the volatile region.
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'It was hell': 10 years after South Korea ferry disaster
The ferry sank live on television as the children on board sent desperate text messages to their parents -- 10 years after South Korea's worst-ever maritime disaster, families are still reckoning with the horror.
Read moreChina economy seen slowing in first quarter on housing, consumer woes
China's economy is expected to have slowed in the first three months of the year as it continues to be buffeted by a debilitating property sector crisis and flagging consumer activity.
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Japan's Sapporo sees earliest 25C day since records began
Temperatures in Japan's northern city of Sapporo -- famous for skiing -- on Monday passed 25 degrees Celsius at the earliest point of any year on record, a weather agency official said.
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'Rust' armorer to be sentenced over deadly on-set shooting
The armorer who loaded the gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" was set to be sentenced Monday by a US court.
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Biden campaign banks on abortion question in Arizona
When two volunteers from the Biden-Harris presidential campaign knocked on Davine Cortez's door in Arizona, the businesswoman -- who is not usually interested in politics -- was hesitant to talk to them.
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Swiss climate policy in spotlight after court ruling
Switzerland, known for pristine countryside and snow-capped peaks, is facing scrutiny of its environmental policies after becoming the first country faulted by an international court for failing to do enough against climate change.
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Armenia, Azerbaijan to clash at UN top court
Azerbaijan and Armenia will fight out a long-running "ethnic cleansing" dispute at the top United Nations court from Monday, just as military tensions are ramping up between the historic enemies.
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China set to post slowing growth on housing, consumption woes
China's economy is expected to have slowed in the first three months of the year as it continues to be buffeted by a debilitating property sector crisis and flagging consumer activity.
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