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St George's monastery was turned into stables in in 1945 before reopening as a Christian Orthodox convent

Mitre By Mitre: N. Macedonian Nuns Craft Priceless Holy Headwear

In total silence, Sister Elisaveta stitched the sacred headwear for which her monastery in North Macedonia is renowned throughout the Orthodox world.

Bulgaria To Get Final Green Light To Adopt Euro In 2026

Bulgaria's push to join the euro has faced protests at home

EU ministers are set to give the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, when the country would become the single currency area's 21st member.

France's Macron Kicks Off Pomp-filled UK State Visit

People stand outside Windsor castle in Windsor, west of London on July 6, 2025, ahead of a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron, on July 8, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day state visit to Britain on Tuesday, which will see him address parliament and try to rekindle a purportedly warm relationship with King Charles III. The French leader will hold several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to reset relations with European capitals when he took power in 2024 after years of Brexit-fuelled tension.

Fico himself has called Cintula a 'product of hatred'

Slovak Gunman Who Shot PM To Go On Trial

The man who admitted to shooting Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is due to stand trial on terror charges on Tuesday, more than a year after the attack shocked the central European country.

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Paris Lifts Century-Long Swimming Ban — Then Reinstates Ban 1 Day Later Due to Pollution

Paris lifted its century-long swimming ban over the weekend, only for the ban to be reinstated a day later after rainfall led to pollution concerns.

Like Trump, former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro claims to be the victim of political persecution

Trump, Brazil's Lula Clash Over Politically Charged Coup Trial

US-Brazil relations slid into crisis Monday after President Donald Trump criticized the high-profile coup trial of his right-wing ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Italy's Jannik Sinner is the men's top seed at Wimbledon

Djokovic Survives Scare To Reach Wimbledon Quarters, Sinner In Action

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a tense four-set victory over Alex de Minaur on Monday, staying on course for a blockbuster clash with world number one Jannik Sinner.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to assassinate him

Iran President Says Israel Attempted To Assassinate Him

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview released on Monday that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to assassinate him.

Heads of state and government of member, partner, and external engagement countries applaud during the family photo at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7, 2025

BRICS' Criticism Brings Trump 10% Tariff Threat

US President Donald Trump threatened China, India, and some of the world's fastest-emerging economies with higher import tariffs, hitting back at BRICS' criticism of his trade policies as the bloc meets Monday.

Polish border guards check drivers at the Polish-German border in Slubice, western Poland

Poland Starts Border Checks With Germany In Anti-migrant Clampdown

Poland reimposed checks on its borders with EU neighbours Germany and Lithuania on Monday in a bid to crack down on irregular migration amid surging anti-immigrant sentiment creating political pressure in Berlin and Warsaw.

Hezbollah supporters hold a sign that reads: "We will not relinquish arms"

US Envoy Says Satisfied With Lebanese Response On Disarming Of Hezbollah

US envoy Thomas Barrack said Monday he was satisfied by the Lebanese authorities' response to Washington's request to disarm Hezbollah, which was heavily weakened in a recent war with Israel.

Senior police officers lay wreaths at the memorial to the July 7 bombing victims in London's Hyde Park

UK Marks London 7/7 Attacks As King Hails 'Spirit Of Unity'

The UK on Monday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the London July 7 bombings that killed 52 people, as King Charles III paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown after the atrocity.

Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah celebrated his 78th birthday with well-wishers at his residence in Kathmandu

Crowds Celebrate Nepal Ex-king's Birthday In Show Of Support

Hundreds of well-wishers lined up outside the home of Nepal's deposed king to celebrate his 78th birthday on Monday, the latest pro-monarchy show of support in the Himalayan republic.

Dutch Coastal Village Turns To Tech To Find Lost Fishermen

Jan van den Berg stares out at the sea where his father vanished seven decades ago -- lost in a storm just days before his birth.

Oil prices sank after key producers said they would ramp up output more than expected next month

Asian Markets Drop As Trump's Tariff Deadline Looms

Most Asian markets fell Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump's tariff deadline, though investors took heart after he said the levies would not kick in until the start of next month.

A man embraces two injured boys as they sit on a bed at al-Awda Hospital in Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp on Sunday

Trump Hosts Netanyahu, Hopes For Israel-Hamas Deal 'This Week'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Monday US President Donald Trump, who expressed hope for a "deal this week" between Israel and Hamas that sees hostages released from the Gaza Strip.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new tariff rates will come into force by August 1

US Tariffs To Kick In Aug 1 Barring Trade Deals: Treasury Secretary

US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union do not strike deals with Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

England's Jamie Smith hits a six during his 88 in the second Test against India at Edgbaston

Deep Strikes As India Hammer England In Second Test

Akash Deep took 10 wickets in a Test match for the first time as India thrashed England by 336 runs at Edgbaston on Sunday for a series-levelling win.

Protesters have been calling for an end to police violence

Armed Gang Attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission On Eve Of Protests

An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw.

Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah supporters listen to a televised speech by the movemen't leader Naim Qassem during a ceremony during the peak of Ashura

Hezbollah Chief Says Won't Surrender Under Israeli Threats

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Sunday his group would not surrender or lay down its weapons in response to Israeli threats, despite pressure on the Lebanese militants to disarm.

People walk past makesfift shelters as smoke billows east of Gaza City, following Israeli bombardment

Israeli Negotiators Due In Qatar For Gaza Truce Talks

An Israeli delegation was expected in Doha on Sunday for talks on a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a long-life prayer offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala

'Simple Buddhist Monk' Dalai Lama Marks Landmark 90th Birthday

Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace after China insisted it would have final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.