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Moldova's pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu has won a tense presidential runoff, beating her rival backed by a pro-Russian party in what she described as a 'lesson in democracy'.

Seven men and one woman go on trial Monday at the Special Assize Court of Paris, accused of orchestrating a campaign of hatred and intimidation that led to the 2020 murder of French teacher Samuel Paty.

France's best tennis player Ugo Humbert emerged from the final at the Paris Masters targeting more shots at glory on the circuit's biggest stages despite a straight sets defeat to Alexander Zverev.

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh form the two traditional Democratic strongholds in swing state Pennsylvania. But in the final weekend before the 2024 US presidential vote, groups of noisy Republican campaigners spread throughout Philadelphia city centre engaging in sometimes vitriolic discussions.

Shovel-wielding residents hurled mud and insults at Spain's king and queen on Sunday during their tour of one of the towns in the region around Valencia where floods have left at least 217 people dead and dozens missing.

Alexander Zverev dampened the patriotic fervour at the Accor Arena on Sunday afternoon during a straight sets annihilation of the Frenchman Ugo Humbert to claim the Paris Masters title.

Brewers are struggling to swallow proposals to increase taxes on alcoholic and sweetened drinks under France's latest budget, currently being debated by parliament. While supporters say the measures would raise much-needed funds for the French health system, beer makers warn they could end up penalising independent breweries already finding it…

Online scammers posing as police have launched a multi-million euro “digital arrest” scam in India, targeting prominent figures such as judges, journalists and business leaders. This sophisticated cybercrime scheme has become a major concern as criminals hold individuals to ransom under the guise of law enforcement.

In a small workshop on the outskirts of Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, a team of master artisans is keeping maritime history alive by crafting detailed models of famous ships. For three decades, craftsmen at "the Village" have been creating museum-quality models of vessels that once ruled the waves.

Spain's king and queen joined the country's prime minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday on a tour of the Valencia region where floods have killed at least 213 people and left dozens missing.

With the presidential election in the United States only days away, Turkey is watching the vote closely. While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan enjoyed a close working relationship with Donald Trump when he was president, analysts warn that a second term for Trump wouldn't come without risks for Ankara.