Power cuts in Syrian capital drive workers, students to cafes
Majida has been working from a central Damascus cafe almost every day for a year, depending on it for reliable electricity and wifi in a country plagued by debilitating power cuts.
Read moreBiden on TikTok: 'lol' or national security worry?
US President Joe Biden's debut on TikTok has caused a stir -- not least because the Chinese-owned social media platform is still officially considered a security risk by Washington.
Read moreTrump defiant after backlash over NATO remarks
Former US president Donald Trump defended his record on NATO Monday, saying he had made it "strong" after sparking a firestorm of criticism over comments downplaying his commitment to the alliance.
Read moreJordan king urges 'lasting' Gaza ceasefire in talks with Biden
Jordan's King Abdullah II appealed for a full ceasefire to end the war in Gaza after talks with Joe Biden, striking a discordant note with the US president who is seeking a shorter six-week pause to allow Israel time to defeat Hamas.
Read moreIvory Coast parade through Abidjan, champions of Africa
Tens of thousands of jubilant fans crammed the streets of Abidjan on Monday for the Ivory Coast's victory parade after the hosts' remarkable Africa Cup of Nations triumph the night before.
Read moreTrump asks Supreme Court to stay ruling rejecting his immunity to prosecution
Donald Trump on Monday appealed to the US Supreme Court to block a lower court ruling that had denied his claim to immunity for alleged crimes while he was president.
Read moreJuve shocked as Udinese hand Inter title gift
Inter Milan have a seven-point lead and a game in hand at the top of Serie A after their closest challengers Juventus fell to a shock 1-0 home defeat to Udinese on Monday.
Read moreChelsea late show deepens Crystal Palace crisis
Conor Gallagher struck twice to condemn his former club Crystal Palace to a damaging 3-1 defeat on Monday and keep Chelsea in the hunt for European football next season.
Read moreJordan king urges 'lasting' Gaza ceasfire in talks with Biden
Jordan's King Abdullah II appealed for a full ceasefire to end the war in Gaza after talks with Joe Biden, striking a discordant note with the US president who is seeking a shorter six-week pause to allow Israel time to defeat Hamas.
Read moreGlobal stocks mixed ahead of inflation data
The Dow climbed to a fresh record Monday on a mixed day for global equities as markets awaited an influential US inflation report.
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