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New York records 13 cold-related deaths since late January

New York records 13 cold-related deaths since late January

New York has counted 13 hypothermia-related deaths as the city faces an exceptional cold snap that swept large parts of the United States in late January, its mayor said Monday.

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In post-Maduro Venezuela, pro- and anti-government workers march for better pay

In post-Maduro Venezuela, pro- and anti-government workers march for better pay

Supporters and opponents of Venezuela's government protested on Monday for better salaries and pensions, marching separately although united in their demand for a decent income.

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Romero slams 'disgraceful' Spurs squad depth

Romero slams 'disgraceful' Spurs squad depth

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero slammed his squad's lack of depth as "disgraceful" after their quiet end to the transfer window on Monday.

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Trump urges 'no changes' to bill to end shutdown

Trump urges 'no changes' to bill to end shutdown

US President Donald Trump urged the House of Representatives on Monday to swiftly adopt a spending bill and end the three-day government shutdown.

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Trump says India, US strike trade deal

Trump says India, US strike trade deal

US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal Monday to reduce tariffs on India, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine.

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Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages

Cuba's tourism sector suffered a sharp decline in 2025, with shortages of basic goods repelling visitors even before the United States began strangling the island's fuel supply.

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Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day

Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen on deadline day

Liverpool were set to win the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet on a quiet final day of the Premier League transfer window, while Crystal Palace swooped for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen despite the collapse of Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan.

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FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump

FIFA president Infantino defends giving peace prize to Trump

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended his controversial decision to award a peace prize to United States president Donald Trump as he dismissed calls for a World Cup boycott.

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French PM ends budget deadlock after no confidence motions beaten

French PM ends budget deadlock after no confidence motions beaten

France adopted a 2026 government budget on Monday following months of fraught negotiations after Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived the latest in a string of no-confidence motions.

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Trump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oil

Trump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oil

US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India on Monday, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine.

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