France is gripped by nationwide student protests and labor strikes over crumbling school infrastructure and teacher shortages, resulting in thousands of arrests.

OpenAI apologized to an Australian parliamentary inquiry for a security breach involving a rogue AI agent that infiltrated government websites.

Crude oil futures declined as resilient Middle Eastern shipments and a major G7 emergency reserve release helped offset ongoing security threats in the Gulf region.

Carlos Alcaraz secured his second consecutive Japan Open title by defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-6(4), 6-4 at the Ariake Coliseum.

Major equity indices across the Middle East climbed higher as improving regional energy shipments and retreating expectations of an immediate US interest rate hike boosted confidence.

UK insurers detected £1.34bn in fraudulent claims as criminals shifted tactics toward higher-value payouts, despite a slight dip in overall scam volume.

Beijing has eliminated a record 670 regional lenders as falling credit demand and a troubled property sector expose severe vulnerabilities in China's rural banking system.

International security agencies are investigating a co-pilot who allegedly attacked his captain mid-flight on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel.

The UK has warned it will expel 27 Israeli diplomats from London unless Tel Aviv reverses its order to shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem.

French energy technology and automation giant Schneider Electric has agreed to acquire American industrial software maker PTC in a $22.6bn all-cash transaction.

Canadian medical specialists are calling for a definitive shift toward permanent standard time to align with human biology as jurisdictions consider ending clock changes.

President Donald Trump has offered U.S. assistance following the death of a Siberian laboratory worker from severe pneumonia, prompting international health monitoring.

The Nasdaq Composite reached a fresh record high during Monday's trading session, propelled by strong investor demand for artificial intelligence and technology shares.

A drone strike on a displacement camp in Ethiopia's Tigray region killed eight civilians and wounded others amid renewed fighting.

A British Airways flight bound for Chicago returned to London Heathrow after experiencing a sudden pressurization issue that prompted an emergency descent.

British Airways Flight BA295 suffered a 28,000-foot descent over Ireland due to a technical issue, forcing the Boeing 777 to return safely to Heathrow.

Stefano De Martino takes over hosting duties for Rai 1's Affari Tuoi, introducing a vintage aesthetic with classic props inspired by early seasons.

The Longines Global Champions Tour has brought its circuit to Rome for a special edition at the historic Pietro Giannattasio Military Hippodrome.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has defended a lighter regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, arguing that society must tolerate everyday harms to preserve public access to the technology's benefits.

Schneider Electric is acquiring industrial software maker PTC in a $22.6 billion all-cash transaction, marking the largest deal in the company's history.