World News Roundup: Group of premature babies evacuated from Gaza into Egypt; Finland's president says impossible to return asylum seekers and more

The newborns had been in Al Shifa hospital in Gaza, where several other babies died amid a collapse in medical services partly caused by power cuts when fuel ran out. Finland's president says impossible to return asylum seekers Finland's President Sauli Niinisto said on Monday it had become impossible to return asylum seekers who do not meet the criteria for protection, and that this had to be taken into account when policies are set.

Following is a summary of current world news briefs.

Group of premature babies evacuated from Gaza into Egypt

A first group of prematurely born babies who were evacuated from hospital in the Gaza Strip crossed into Egypt for medical treatment on Monday, according to live footage and Egypt's Al Qahera TV. More than two dozen babies were expected to cross, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent and Al Qahera TV. The newborns had been in Al Shifa hospital in Gaza, where several other babies died amid a collapse in medical services partly caused by power cuts when fuel ran out.

Finland's president says impossible to return asylum seekers

Finland's President Sauli Niinisto said on Monday it had become impossible to return asylum seekers who do not meet the criteria for protection, and that this had to be taken into account when policies are set. Finland on Saturday closed four crossing points on its border with Russia as Helsinki seeks to halt a flow of asylum seekers it says was instigated by Moscow, leaving only four stations open.

Top Ukrainian cyber defence officials sacked amid corruption probe

Ukraine on Monday sacked two high-ranking cyber defence officials amid a probe into alleged embezzlement, a senior government official said. Yurii Shchyhol, head of the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP), and his deputy, Viktor Zhora, were dismissed by the government, Cabinet chief Taras Melnychuk wrote on Telegram.

China reaffirms support for new nations joining BRICS as Argentina signals rejection

China reaffirmed its support on Monday for new countries joining the BRICS grouping of developing nations, even as Argentina's likely next foreign minister was quoted as saying that her country would no longer do so. Argentina was among six countries invited to become new members of the BRICS at a summit held in South Africa in August, part of the grouping's push to reshuffle a Western-dominated world order it sees as outdated.

Explainer-Argentina presidential election: Key takeaways from Milei's win

Argentina elected radical libertarian Javier Milei as president in a run-off election on Sunday, giving the outsider candidate who has pledged to "blow up" the status quo a four-year mandate that will start on Dec. 10. Milei beat Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa by a wide margin, pulling in almost 56% of the ballot, some 14.5 million votes, as he rode a wave of anger at inflation soaring towards 150% and biting poverty.

Argentina's next president Milei must tame inflation, turn around economy

Argentina's libertarian President-elect Javier Milei has won a closely fought election. Now comes the hard part: dealing with economic crises. Inflation is at 143%, net reserves of foreign currency are deep in the red, savers are ditching the peso, and a recession is looming - if not already here. Four in 10 Argentines live in poverty and a sharp peso devaluation is likely.

Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt; deaths reported at Indonesian hospital

A first group of prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza's biggest hospital were taken into Egypt for treatment on Monday, while Palestinian health authorities said people were killed inside another hospital encircled by Israeli tanks. More than two dozens babies were expected to cross, according to the Palestinian Red Crescent and Egypt's Al Qahera TV. The newborns had been in north Gaza's Al Shifa hospital, where several other newborns died amid a collapse in medical services partly caused by power cuts when fuel ran out.

Spain PM Sanchez keeps Calvino, other senior ministers in cabinet

Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez retained Nadia Calvino as his economy minister on Monday, revealing a largely unchanged new cabinet he said would be more adept at negotiating with parliamentary allies to pass key legislation. Calvino, who is the frontrunner for the top job at the European Investment Bank scheduled to be announced at the end of the year, will also keep her position as first deputy prime minister, Sanchez said in a televised statement.

South Korea's Yoon seeks stronger economic, security ties on UK state visit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol heads to Britain on Monday for a state visit, hoping to boost economic ties and security partnerships as his country faces what it sees as growing danger from a nuclear-armed North Korea. Yoon's four-day trip will be the first state visit hosted by Britain since the coronation of King Charles, and comes as North Korea appears to be making final preparations for another attempt at launching its first spy satellite.

China wants more investment from French firms, Xi tells Macron

China wants more French companies to invest in the country and hopes France will provide a fair and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese firms, President Xi Jinping said on Monday. Xi made the comments in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese state television reported, fortifying ties with its European trading partner after Macron visited China in April.