Oil prices rose about $1 a barrel on Monday, after bullish data from Asia and Europe, but investors are wary about sharp spikes in new coronavirus infections around the world.
The European Central Bank (ECB) could expand its bond-buying program by a further 1 trillion euros ($1.12 trillion) over the next two to three years as inflation takes center stage, according to Berenberg European Economist Florian Hense.
Julian Assange's lawyer said on Monday he was surprised U.S. authorities issued a new and wider indictment last week against the WikiLeaks founder whom they are seeking to extradite from Britain.
The New York Times reported that the White House hasn't acted after U.S. officials determined months ago a Russian military intelligence unit offered Afghan militants or criminals bounties to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt have donated to a Cambridge University program that is designed to equip young researchers with machine learning and artificial intelligence skills that have the potential to accelerate their research.
David Howell Evans, known as the "the Edge" and Adam Clayton, from the rock band U2, are backing a new technology fund in Ireland, which is aiming to raise 100 million euros ($112 million).
France President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party received a drubbing on Sunday in municipal elections, as the Greens celebrated victories in several big cities after a surge in support.