Jailed Kremlin critic Kara-Murza's wife urges prisoner swaps
The wife of jailed and ailing Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza on Monday said she was in favour of prisoner exchanges to rescue him and other political detainees in Russia.
Read moreConvicted rapist Dani Alves leaves Spain jail after posting bail
Convicted rapist and former Brazil international Dani Alves left a prison near Barcelona on Monday after posting the one-million-euro bail set by a court to ensure his release pending appeal.
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Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight
From a Dakar prison to the presidency, Senegal's anti-establishment Bassirou Diomaye Faye embodies the winning charisma of his mentor and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko, who endorsed him as his replacement.
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Dutch women's darts veterans quit over transgender team-mate
Dutch darts authorities Monday confirmed the resignation of two veteran women players after they refused to compete with a transgender woman in the country's national team.
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UK court set to issue Julian Assange extradition ruling
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out Tuesday whether he can mount a final UK legal bid to challenge his extradition from Britain to the United States, court listings showed.
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Moscow attack raise fresh concerns for Paris Olympics
The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for the Paris Olympics, leading France's interior minister to promise Monday that police and intelligence services would be "ready".
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Senegal anti-establishment candidate wins presidency after rival concedes
Senegal's anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become president after his main rival on Monday recognised his victory in elections that came barely days after he was freed from prison.
Read moreUN Security Council for first time demands Gaza ceasefire as US abstains
After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire after the United States, Israel's ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained.
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UK PM Sunak promises action against Chinese cyberattacks
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday the UK would do what was necessary to protect itself from a cyberattack by China, as Beijing-linked hackers were expected to be accused of recent security breaches.
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Sales of new US homes edge down unexpectedly in February
US new home sales ticked down surprisingly in February, according to government data released Monday, after January's rate was revised higher.
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