In a Kyiv workshop, a jewellery maker was putting the finishing touches to her latest piece -- blow-torching a necklace pendant into the shape of a drone propeller.
Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling AFP the documents could inflict diplomatic "damage".
Two years ago, Gen-Z protests marked a new era for Kenyan politics, but led to dozens of deaths, and devastated families are unimpressed with government promises of compensation.
Sports
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat from the Milwaukee Bucks, multiple US media outlets including ESPN reported on Monday.
June 23, 2026
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Populist leaders are sweeping into power across Latin America, with Colombian voters the latest to embrace hardline right-wing politics -- but will the trend last?
June 23, 2026
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Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th cap by scoring two more World Cup goals on Monday as France eased to a 3-0 win over Iraq in a game delayed by two hours by a severe storm.
June 23, 2026
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened jail time for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation projects, the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, whose overhaul has become a political flashpoint.
June 23, 2026
The World Cup match between France and Iraq on Monday restarted after a severe weather alert led to the half-time interval lasting over two hours.
June 23, 2026
Economy
Shortages began to ease in Bolivia on Monday as a state of emergency attempting to end weeks of anti-government protests reopened most roads to traffic.
June 23, 2026
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Argentinian football fans filling the bars in Buenos Aires on Monday were able to celebrate iconic World Cup moments by two vastly different characters -- Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as weather chaos temporarily halted France's bid to join the South Americans in the knockout rounds.
Declan Rice said England should not fear anyone in their quest to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after setting the "benchmark" with a dominant opening victory over Croatia.
A compensation claim for 340 chests of tea thrown into Boston harbour in what is known as the "Boston Tea Party" is among the highlights of a UK exhibition exploring the birth of the United States.
June 22, 2026
Sports
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez said on Monday that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid in a move that would be "best for everyone", with Real Madrid and Barcelona competing for his signature.
June 22, 2026
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The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm.
Romania's parliament on Monday rejected liberal politician Adrian Vestea as prime minister-designate, a fresh political upset following months of turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine.
The United States suspended sanctions on Iranian oil on Monday after Vice President JD Vance said Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country.
The US capture of Nicolas Maduro put Venezuela on "the right path," interim leader Delcy Rodriguez said Monday.
June 22, 2026
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