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The EU is to unveil plans to bolster its foothold in the Arctic Tuesday, as it grapples with pressure from Russia and the United States in the key strategic region.

Vote counting was underway in Canada's province of Alberta Monday, as the oil-rich province decides if it wants a binding independence referendum, testing national unity during a crisis in US relations.

The botched execution of a woman in Tennessee and the controversy over the live broadcast of a firing squad execution have thrust the debate over the US death penalty back into the public square.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the United States on Monday of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his country, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington escalated over military aid and intelligence sharing.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines after suffering a ruptured hamstring, head coach Sean McVay said Monday as the NFL team's injury crisis deepened.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi received a package from Britain's King Charles III on Monday, authorities said, releasing the first pictures of the detained Nobel laureate in two months and describing her as a "special female prisoner".

A former OpenAI employee accused of planting a recording device at the company's San Francisco offices was ordered held without bail Monday after a federal judge deemed him a flight risk.

Japanese scientists successfully launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up on Monday as Roberto De Zerbi's men beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their first Premier League win of the season.

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday announced it had finalized a deep-sea mining auction off the coast of American Samoa, the first in the United States' history, despite widespread opposition from locals and environmental groups.

James Maddison made a sensational return to Tottenham's starting line-up after 17 months away on Monday as Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to claim their long-awaited first Premier League win of the season.

Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines underwent surgery overnight but remains in a critical condition after being struck deliberately by a car in an attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump indicated Monday he is ready to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping in China next month, saying any summit would focus on denuclearization but could also include the Ukraine war.

Japanese scientists launched a spacecraft Tuesday that aims to be the first to retrieve samples from one of Mars's moons, potentially helping unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth.

Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fueled concerns over elevated debt.

Newly elected lawmaker Ana Elisa Santos, born during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's first term, is now helping him draw up a social media master plan to nab a fourth mandate.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it faces "severe consequences" if it continues to support rebels in his country.

Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour said Monday she is leaving her role at CNN after a 43-year career as one of the US broadcaster's most prominent international correspondents.

Scott Boland does not get many chances to bowl for Australia in Test matches, but he showed again on Monday that when he gets the call he is ready to step up.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a 30-day suspension for leaving the Portuguese national team camp during the UEFA Nations League, the country's football federation (FPF) announced on Monday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday basked in Donald Trump's endorsement days before close-fought elections, airing a call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together.

France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years.

France announced partial curfews on Monday as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem discontent over living costs, after weekend demonstrations spilled into some of the worst street violence in recent years.

The prolonged closure of Riyadh's airport after a series of fatal attacks has exposed the risks confronting Saudi Arabia's drive to shift its international image, disrupting businesses, airlines and residents more than a week after flights were grounded.

Scott Boland bowled Australia into a strong position after a lengthy rain delay on the second day of the second Test against South Africa at St George’s Park on Monday.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday the country should "prepare" for the possibility of being removed from Washington's duty-free trade programme for Africa, as ties between the two nations continue to fray.

The UN biodiversity summit kicked off Monday with calls to overhaul subsidies for extractive industries that harm the planet, as governments fall behind on their commitments to protect nature.

Ukraine on Monday again said it had no early warning of powerful Russian missile strikes and complained that persistent problems with a US military grade satellite were hobbling frontline troops.

France's digital minister on Monday urged online resale platforms to remove listings for "stolen items" following Saturday's looting and summoned representatives of companies including Vinted and eBay for talks.

Upon arriving at a blockaded and closed Louvre after a more than 20-hour plane journey from Australia, Anne Boland had advice for tourists planning to visit Paris.

Next week the winner of the most prestigious individual award in football will be announced at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, and some of the leading contenders for the prize will be on the same pitch on Tuesday when Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.