Ethiopia vows to seize airports, other sites in Tigray
Ethiopia's government on Monday vowed to seize control of airports and other federal facilities in war-torn Tigray, a day after the African Union appealed for a ceasefire to the conflict.
Read moreEU launches training mission for Ukraine troops
The EU on Monday stepped up its military support for Kyiv by launching a mission to train 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers and providing 500 million euros more for weapons.
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Blackmail 'not uncommon' in football, says France star Pogba's agent
Professional footballers are frequent targets for blackmailers, says Paul Pogba's agent with the France star embroiled in an alleged extortion plot.
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Britain junks budget tax measures as Truss hangs by thread
Britain's new finance chief Jeremy Hunt on Monday axed debt-fuelled tax cuts to further calm market turmoil, in another major government U-turn that appears to leave Liz Truss's position as prime minister in a precarious state.
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'No conventional studio wanted my film': Oscar-winner Inarritu
He was the first director in 60 years to win back-to-back Oscars, but Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu said he still struggled to generate interest in Hollywood for his return to Mexico with new film "Bardo".
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WHO seeking quick bucks from business via foundation
The World Health Organization is sourcing rapid response financing directly from companies to help tackle international crises, through the foundation it set up to bridge the shortfall from member states.
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Climate protesters scale major UK bridge
Two UK climate protesters scaled a major road bridge over the River Thames on Monday causing huge traffic delays, days after activists threw tomato soup over Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers" masterpiece.
Read moreAt least eight killed in 'terrible' prison fire amid Iran protests
Eight Iranian inmates were killed in a fire that raged through Tehran's Evin prison, the judiciary said Monday, doubling the official toll from the blaze that further stoked tensions one month into protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
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'Very OK': EU's Borrell shrugs off undiplomatic outbursts
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Monday shrugged off criticism over a string of less than diplomatic comments he has made on sensitive topics.
Read morePound rallies as UK set to unveil spending plans
The pound jumped more than one percent against the dollar Monday as Britain's fourth finance minister in as many months prepared to update on UK tax and spending plans that spooked markets in recent weeks.
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