In France, Puigdemont Rallies Separatists Ahead Of Catalan Vote
"Puigdemont, president!" The president should be allowed to go where he needs to go, to Catalonia, which is why it's very important that we're here," explained Angels Lores, a 58-year-old teacher who refers to Puigdemont as if he were still regional leader.
Putin, Launching Fifth Term, Promises Russians Victory
President Vladimir Putin vowed at a lavish inauguration on Tuesday to deliver victory to Russians, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever.
UK Says Defense Ministry Targeted In Cyberattack
A senior British lawmaker said on Tuesday China was probably behind a massive cyberattack on the names and banking details of UK armed forces personnel, prompting a furious denial by Beijing.
China Hospital Attack Leaves Two Dead, 21 Wounded
Two people were dead and 21 wounded after a man went on a stabbing spree at a hospital in southwest China on Tuesday, local officials said.
Nintendo Says Announcement On Switch Successor 'This Fiscal Year'
Nintendo said Tuesday it will make an announcement about a highly anticipated new console by the end of March 2025 as sales decline of the hugely popular Switch, which is now in its eighth year.
Israel Army Says In 'Operational Control' Of Gaza Side Of Rafah Crossing
The Israeli army said it took "operational control" of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Tuesday and that troops were scanning the area.
Saudi Aramco Says Q1 Profit Down 14.5 Percent
Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Tuesday its first-quarter net profit dipped 14.5 percent on year to $27.27 billion as the Gulf kingdom kept production cuts in place.
Amazon Says Will Invest $9 Billion In Singapore
Amazon said Tuesday it would invest US$9 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the city.
UBS Back In Profit After Credit Suisse Takeover Losses
Swiss banking giant UBS on Tuesday said first quarter net profit rose 71 percent to nearly $1.8 billion, far exceeding expectations, after two quarters in the red due to the mammoth takeover of Credit Suisse.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Protest Outside The Met Gala
Protesters in New York converged near the Met Gala on Monday in a rally against the ongoing war in Gaza, leading to several arrests, police said.
Macron Takes Xi To French Mountains To Press Messages On Ukraine, Trade
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday is to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his beloved childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains, seeking to press a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade.
Cuban President To Visit Russia As Nations Draw Closer
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced Monday he is heading to Russia on a "working visit," as old allies Havana and Moscow strengthen ties under a recently initiated rapprochement.
MLS Must Attract Best Players To Grow: Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Monday Major League Soccer needs to sign more top players in order to boost the profile of the sport in the United States.
PM Modi Votes As India's Marathon Election Heats Up
Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his ballot Tuesday in India's ongoing general election after giving several inflammatory campaign speeches accused of targeting minority Muslims.
Unsentenced Prisoners Vote For Mexican President In 'Historic' First
Prisoners awaiting trial or sentencing began voting Monday in Mexico's presidential election from inside jails -- a first for the Latin American nation.
Boeing Probed In US Over Possible Falsified Records On 787
US air safety authorities are investigating whether embattled aviation giant Boeing completed required inspections on its 787 aircraft and whether employees falsified records, officials said Monday.
Pulitzer Prizes Honor Gaza War Coverage
The war in Gaza featured prominently in Monday's Pulitzer Prizes, which included a special citation for journalists covering the Israel-Hamas conflict.
US Soldier Held In Russia For 'Criminal Misconduct'
An American soldier was detained in Russia last week on charges of "criminal misconduct," the US Army said Monday.
Columbia Axes Graduation Ceremony As US Colleges Counter Gaza Protests
Columbia University, the epicenter of US student protests against the war in Gaza, on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony, as colleges seek to contain the demonstrations that have rocked campuses for weeks.
Showbiz Elite Descend On Manhattan For Met Gala
The entertainment world hits the red carpet Monday for the annual Met Gala, New York's party of the year that hosts a parade of superstars donning their most extravagant looks.
'Revolution' In Air As Actor Stumps For Hungary Opposition
Pounding the campaign trail ahead of European elections, emerging Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar drew tens of thousands on Sunday in a stronghold of nationalist leader Viktor Orban.
Madonna Wows Rio With 'Celebration Tour' Finale
Pop idol Madonna gave it all in Rio de Janeiro as she looked back on her four-decade career in a historic show before throngs of joyful fans jammed onto Brazil's famed Copacabana beach on Saturday night.
Israel Orders Evacuation From Rafah Area In South Gaza
Israel's military on Monday called for the evacuation of Palestinians from eastern Rafah, ahead of a long-threatened ground invasion of the southern Gaza city, the prospect of which has triggered widespread global alarm.
Macron Presses China's Xi On Ukraine, Trade At Paris Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday pressed Xi Jinping to coordinate closely with Europe in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and accept fair global trade rules as the Chinese leader began a state visit to France.
Putin Orders Nuclear Drills, Russia Captures Ukrainian Villages
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine, Moscow said Monday, in response to "threats" from Western officials to deploy NATO troops to Ukraine.
Mozambique's Ruling Party Chooses New Leader
Mozambique's ruling Frelimo party has chosen regional governor Daniel Chapo as its new leader, making him the successor to President Filipe Nyusi if the party wins this year's elections, Nyusi said late on Sunday.
Bodies In Mexico Presumed To Be Missing Surfers Have Bullet Wounds To Head
Relatives of two Australians and an American who disappeared on a surfing trip arrived in Mexico Sunday to identify their presumed bodies, which were found with gunshot wounds to the head, authorities said.
Struggling French Tech Group Atos Weighs Financial Lifelines
Struggling French tech group Atos, an Olympics partner and key French defence contractor, said Monday it would make a decision on financial restructuring offers by May 31.
EU Election Could Force Sharp Turn In Electric Car Policy
A change at the top of European institutions could herald a change in the 2035 target to phase out sales of internal combustion engine cars even though the automotive industry is already well down the road towards transitioning to electric vehicles.
Far-right Parties Wage Disinfo War Ahead Of EU Vote
Far-right populist parties are way ahead of their traditional rivals in the race for voter attention on social media, where disinformation is stirring fear and rage around key issues in June's European elections, experts say.
