Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in the United States
Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with President Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump says Iranian 'fast-attack' ships that come close to US blockade will be eliminated
US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that any Iranian "fast-attack" ships that go near a US maritime blockade on Iran would be eliminated.
Hungarian election winner Magyar vows to fight graft, change constitution
Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory he said showed that Hungary wanted to be fully anchored in Europe after years of fighting Brussels.
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
Israeli troops launched an attack to seize a key south Lebanon town from Hezbollah fighters holed up inside on Monday, pressing the war on the group on the eve of historic talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys.
One killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, officials say
A Russian drone attack has killed one person in Ukraine's frontline eastern Donetsk region on Sunday, Ukrainian police said on Monday, before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodox Easter.
Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time
Australia has announced on Monday that a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership.
Haiti declares three days of national mourning for 25 killed in stampede
Haiti has declared three days of national mourning on Sunday, a day after a deadly stampede killed 25 people during an annual celebration thronged by students and visitors at its Laferriere Citadel tourist attraction.