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On Monday,the Chinese President told President Trump that he “hopes all parties remain restrained” in the conflict between the U.S. and North Korea, NPR News reported. This comes after the North threatened to sink the U.S. Navy strike group being led by the Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in the area. "The world would clearly see how the US' rash, arrogant aircraft carriers turn into a lump of scrap metal and gets buried at sea, and how the country vanishes from the Earth,” read the state-run website. North Korea may test another missile on Tuesday to mark the founding of its military. – NPR

The first double execution in the U.S. in 16 years is planned for Monday night in Arkansas, The Associated Press reported. The state has already executed one prisoner this month via lethal injection. It is attempting to execute some of its death row inmates before one of its lethal injection drugs expires at the end of April. Jack Jones and Marcel Williams, who both confessed to murders, are set to receive the drug this evening. "I wish I could take it back, but I can't," said Williams, who killed 22-year-old Stacy Errickson in 1994. "I forgive my executioners; somebody has to do it," said Jones.

Florian Philippot, deputy leader of France’s National Front, has openly criticized Marine Le Pen’s opponent Emmanuel Macron, reuters reported. "Emmanuel is not a patriot,” Philippot said. “He sold off national companies. He criticized French culture.” He went on to claim that Macron, who is running for the presidency, is being “arrogant.” These remarks came after Macron made a speech on his advancement into the second round of the election on Sunday, pitting him against Le Pen. Philippot believed Macron was “speaking as if he had won already.”

At least 15 migrants and refugees died after their inflatable boat sank off the coast of the Greek island of Lesbos, reuters reported. One of the victims was a child, according to officials. Survivors of the incident said that there were 25 people on board at the time of the sinking. More than a dozen bodies have been recovered from nearby waters.

The circumstances surrounding the death of Associate Judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam have been deemed suspicious, NPR News reported. This comes after her death was initially ruled a suicide, as there were no “obvious signs” that a crime had taken place. Abdus-Salaam’s relatives have argued that she would not have committed suicide, and a medical examiner has not clearly established cause of death as of yet. Now, police are working to track the last moments of her life, according to a report from the New York Times.

Japan-based Oribe Seiki Seisakusho says it has sold out of air purifiers designed to keep out radiation and poisonous gas, Reuters reported. This comes as North Korea continues its threats to conduct missile tests, despite warnings. The purifier that Oribe Seiki Seisakusho sells is made in Switzerland, and the retailer is attempting to replenish its stock to meet demand. The device, which can purify air for six people, sells for about $5,630.

The first malaria vaccine will go to babies and children in high-risk areas of Ghana, Kenya and Malawi starting in 2018, Reuters reported. The World Health Organization explains that the distribution of RTS,S or Mosquirix in these locations is “a part of real-life trials.” Thus far in clinical trials, the vaccine has only been partially effective. However, it is the only vaccination currently approved by regulators. "Information gathered in the pilot will help us make decisions on the wider use of this vaccine," said the WHO's African regional director. "Combined with existing malaria interventions, such a vaccine would have the potential to save tens of thousands of lives in Africa."

A probe led by Interpol has uncovered almost 9,000 malware-infected servers in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, Reuters reported. Cyber criminals appear to have targeted financial institutions, launching DDoS attacks. About 270 websites were also infected with malware, many of which were government websites. "This operation helped participants identify and address various types of cybercrime which had not previously been tackled in their countries," said Francis Chan, chairman of Interpol's Eurasian cybercrime working group.

Afghan defense minister Gen. Abdullah Habibi and chief of staff Gen. Qadam Shah Shahim have resigned, according to The New York Times. A spokesman for President Ashraf Ghani confirmed the resignations on Monday. This comes after an attack led by the Taliban last week, which killed more than 160 soldiers. American officials said that the resignations were “no surprise,” as the Afghan government needed to show “some degree of accountability.” U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis is in Afghanistan today to speak with President Ghani, among other diplomats.

In a 77-page complaint, a lawyer has accused Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte of "repeatedly, unchangingly and continuously" committing crimes against humanity, Reuters reported. Attorney Jude Sabio said that killing drug suspects has become “best practice” under Duterte. The complaint also went on to claim that at least 11 government officials, in addition to the president, are “liable for murder.” The filing requests an investigation into the killings. The ICC Office of the Prosecutor has received the complaint, and it says it will “analyze it, as appropriate.”

Sean Hannity says he will sue Debbie Schlussel, a former network contributor who said he once invited her back to his hotel room after a book signing, The Hill reported. “He said, 'Why don't you come back with me to my hotel?' and I said 'No, I have to get ready for the show,’” Schlussel explained. She did not provide a date for the supposed incident. "This individual desperately seeks attention by any means necessary, including making unfounded personal attacks and using indefensible and outrageous political rhetoric,” Hannity says, claiming the allegations are “100 percent false.”