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President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive stalled spending negotiations on the eve of a looming US government shutdown.

Two Bulgarian officials have been sacked for demanding bribes from a lorry convoy carrying equipment for British pop star Robbie Williams's tour, authorities said on Monday.

A German music rights body is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, claiming the US tech giant's AI systems reproduced several artists' lyrics without permission, a court heard Monday.

A specially developed cannabis extract relieves chronic lower back pain, according to a clinical trial published Wednesday that experts are calling the first high-quality evidence that something in the cannabis plant can treat pain.

Ismaila Sarr and Antoine Semenyo are among the most prolific players at the start of this Premier League season after both scored at the weekend.

Thousands gathered for renewed anti-government demonstrations Monday in several cities across Madagascar including the capital where security forces dispersed crowds with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.

A German man has won 15.3 million euros ($18 million) in the lottery after discovering a forgotten ticket in his coat pocket six months after he bought it.

Home hero Zheng Qinwen's return to action ended with heartache in Beijing as she became one of five players to retire hurt Monday at the China Open, but Jannik Sinner moved unscathed into the semi-finals.

French group TotalEnergies on Monday announced plans to increase oil, gas and electricity production while cutting spending by $7.5 billion between 2026-2030.

Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown.

Rugby chiefs said on Monday they had no qualms over England's dominance of the women's game after the Red Roses beat Canada in the World Cup final to extend their unbeaten run to 33 matches.

Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday his team is still growing in personality and spirit, following their thrashing by Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Dolly Parton, 79, has postponed her upcoming Las Vegas concerts due to "health challenges," the American country music legend announced, although she stressed she is not yet ending her glittering career.

Enzo Maresca says there is "no reason to panic" over Chelsea's mini-slump, highlighting the impact of a series of red cards as he prepares to welcome Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge.

Global players' union FIFPro on Monday sounded the alarm over the dangers of playing in extreme heat at the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Jaguar Land Rover on Monday said it will partially restart production in the coming days after a damaging cyberattack halted operations at its UK factories.

Rugby World Cup winner Lood de Jager has been recalled to the South Africa squad in place of Franco Mostert for a key Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Twickenham in London on Saturday.

Carlos Alcaraz battled back to beat Casper Ruud 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in Tokyo and reach his 10th final of a spectacular season, emulating fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal.

England paceman Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket after England indicated he was no longer in their plans.

Britain's interior minister Monday proposed tough new rules for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, as the ruling Labour party bolstered its fight against the hard right at its annual conference.

European and Asian stock markets largely gained Monday and gold hit a record high after US inflation figures met expectations, soothing concerns about President Donald Trump's latest tariff salvo.

Thailand's influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has applied for a royal pardon to reduce his one-year prison sentence, his lawyer told reporters on Monday.

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek said Monday she might skip mandatory tournaments to protect her health after a string of injuries among players at the China Open.

Lufthansa said Monday it will cut 4,000 jobs, nearly four percent of the German airline giant's workforce, after profits slumped in the face of mounting headwinds.

The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics cost the French state 6.6 billion euros ($7.7 billion), the national audit body announced on Monday.

Wayne Rooney says Manchester United have lost their soul and he has no faith in the ability of beleaguered manager Ruben Amorim to turn things around.

Europe's victorious Ryder Cup team good-naturedly taunted US President Donald Trump after their victory in a match that featured European players being verbally abused by spectators.

Moldova's ruling pro-EU party on Monday hailed victory in polls overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference, evoking an "extraordinarily difficult struggle" to gain a slim parliamentary majority.

A typhoon that ripped roofs off homes has killed dozens of people across Vietnam and the Philippines, officials from both countries said on Monday, as a weakened storm Bualoi crossed into neighbouring Laos.

Giant lock Will Skelton said Monday he intends to use his physicality to rattle the All Blacks in Australia's must-win Rugby Championship Test in Perth after missing their agonising defeat in Auckland.

Coach Scott Robertson called for more consistency from his New Zealand side Monday, urging them to put "pressure on and create" when they again lock horns with Australia again this weekend.

Jannik Sinner beat Fabian Marozsan in straight sets Monday to secure a third straight China Open semi-final as Iga Swiatek reached the last 16 when her opponent retired hurt.