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On a football field ringed by misty mountains, the air rang with fiery speeches as tribesmen protested a planned mega-dam -- India's latest move in its contest with China over Himalayan water.

Colombian officials said Monday the country has produced its first combat rifle, a cheaper, lighter weapon aimed at replacing the arms that were once supplied its former military ally Israel.

Equities rallied for a second day and gold hit another record Tuesday on growing Federal Reserve interest rate optimism, though traders were preparing for a possible US government shutdown that could affect the release of key economic data.

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off the field with a serious knee injury in his team's clash with the New York Jets on Monday.

The International Paralympic Committee's decision to lift the temporary suspension of Russia and Belarus is a "bold step" but "many will argue it is premature" while the conflict continues, a former IOC executive told AFP.

Residents of war-torn Gaza expressed scepticism over the latest peace plan unveiled Monday by US President Donald Trump, dismissing it as a farce that fails to end the war.

The United Nations Security Council will vote on Tuesday on whether to beef up a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a full-fledged force with troops.

A German court is set to hand down its verdict Tuesday in the case of an alleged spy for China who worked as an aide to a far-right member of the European Parliament.

Donald Trump stirred online outrage Monday after posting an apparent AI-generated video of himself promising every American access to all-healing "MedBed" hospitals, reviving a widely debunked conspiracy theory.

YouTube has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after the company suspended his account over the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to a court filing Monday.

InterNexa operates a 32,000+ km fiber optic network throughout Colombia, and with its backbone now on-net, Nebula is established as a premier interconnectivity hub. The facility provides fiber carriers, cloud providers, content providers, AI workloads, ISPs, OTTs, peering exchanges, and enterprises with ultra-low latency, high-capacity access into the Colombian market. This positions Nebula as one of the most interconnected data centers in the country. Customers in Nebula can now seamlessly tap into InterNexa's network, while InterNexa's clients gain access to Nebula's next-generation Tier IV infrastructure to expand in Colombia.

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Key Muslim nations on Monday lent their weight to backing a plan by US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, even as some Palestinians decried the proposal as a "farce".

Donald Trump stirred online outrage Monday after posting an AI-generated video of himself promising every American access to all-healing "MedBed" hospitals, reviving a widely debunked conspiracy theory.

A coalition of attorneys general across states including New York, Minnesota and Arizona vowed Monday to protect access to mifepristone, the medication used in the majority of abortions in the United States.

US President Donald Trump secured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, as the two leaders warned that Israel would "finish the job" against Hamas if the Palestinian militant group rejects the deal.

A White House meeting on Monday with top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders yielded no budget breakthrough, with both sides trading blame less than 36 hours before government funding runs out.

Key Muslim nations on Monday lent their weight to backing a plan by US President Donald Trump to end the war in Gaza, even as some Palestinians decried the proposal as a "farce".

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law groundbreaking legislation requiring the world's largest artificial intelligence companies to publicly disclose their safety protocols and report critical incidents, state lawmakers announced Monday.

The creator of an AI actress who exploded across the internet over the weekend has insisted she is an artwork, after a fierce backlash from the creative community.

Nuno Espirito Santo started his West Ham reign with a 1-1 draw against Everton thanks to Jarrod Bowen's second half equaliser on Monday.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot challenged his players to give their all when they take on Turkish champions Galatasaray in Istanbul on match day 2 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers ramp up their bid for back-to-back World Series crowns as Major League Baseball's playoffs get under way on Tuesday.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank confirmed Monday that his side will be without striker Dominic Solanke for their Champions League meeting at Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt.

US President Donald Trump secured Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday, but the Israeli prime minister warned he would "finish the job" against Hamas if the Palestinian militants fail to accept it.

A blockbuster show by Saint Laurent dedicated to clothing "as a form of discourse" kicked off a hotly anticipated Paris Fashion Week on Monday that is set to underline the big changes underway at the top of luxury labels.

US startup Anthropic on Monday announced the launch of its new generative artificial intelligence model, Claude Sonnet 4.5, which it says is the world's best for computer programming.

President Donald Trump unveiled a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan Monday and won cautious backing from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned he was still ready to "finish the job" against Hamas.

Victor Wembanyama said Monday he had emerged from a curtailed season better and stronger and can't wait to get back on the court when the San Antonio Spurs begin their NBA campaign.

LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.

Jose Mourinho insists he will receive a warm welcome from the Chelsea fans who once turned on him when the former Blues boss returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica on Tuesday.

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead.

President Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.

Michigan's governor on Monday asked Americans to "lower the temperature" after the latest violence in her state, as authorities search for a motive in a Mormon church attack the day before.

South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.

Global rugby chiefs indicated Monday the proposed breakaway R360 league could yet have a role to play in a women's game buoyed by a successful World Cup in England if it can be aligned with the current fixture schedule.

Inter Milan announced on Monday profits of 35.4 million euros ($40 million) for the 2024/25 season, the first time the club's accounts have been in the black for 15 years.

Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets across Madagascar on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse the latest bout of unrest in the poor country that the UN said had left at least 22 people dead in less than a week.

Taliban authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide shutdown of communications, weeks after they began severing fibre optic connections to prevent "vice".