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US jury deadlocks again in Lindsay Clancy's child murder trial
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Outrage as Maltese tycoon acquitted of reporter's murder
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Lake America? No way, Canadians say
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Rare train of Pacific cyclones fueled by historic El Nino
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Spain report flags Moroccan police failings in Ceuta migrant rush
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Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry
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Tech bosses press G20 to build data centers, but split on risk
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Fury hits out at 'coward' Joshua as 'Battle of Britain' talks go on
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Dolly Parton to get new Hollywood star after vandalism
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Maltese tycoon acquitted of masterminding reporter's murder
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Trump 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan have left US
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George Clooney: a Hollywood icon and campaigner
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Michelson shocks Nakashima in US Open clash of rising Americans
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Europe, US closer than they look on tech rules, says EU tech chief
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Another body recovered after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus: official
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Clooney honoured as Hollywood-light Venice Film Festival kicks off
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Cupertino Chamber President Claudio Bono Invited to White House with GiveaRoof 3-Year Plan to End Homelessness
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Third-ranked Pegula, Medvedev power into US Open third round
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
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Davis-Woodhall a doubt for Ultimate Championship after car crash
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Man City, Chelsea fuel record-breaking Premier League transfer window
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Third-ranked Pegula powers into US Open third round
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Balogun rejected Everton move over transfer 'treatment'
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Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide
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Northampton seek 'happy medium' in bid to keep England star Pollock
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US judge rejects bid to break up Google's ad business
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US energy secretary in Venezuela to sign Trump's 'biggest' oil deal
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Rupert Murdoch 'very happy' to be played by Guy Pearce in new film
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Branagh takes on action role in Apple's Cold War comedy 'Mayday'
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Wall Street stocks rise despite bond yields, oil rising
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Lawson fills in again for injured Hadjar at Monza
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Brennan claims third Vuelta victory in stage 11 sprint
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England omit Carse from squad for third Test against Pakistan
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Nepal flood survivors cling to zipline to cross treacherous river
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Venice festival gets underway with Clooney taking swipe at US government
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US Treasury issues $1 coin with Trump's face on it
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DNA tests and funerals in Nepal, a week after deadly floods
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Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move
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Iran threatens tougher strategy after US strikes kill 4 at wedding
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Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US, Canada to UK
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Chevron unveils deal to double Venezuela venture output in 5 years
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Nepal floods should mobilise climate action: UN green fund chief
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Uganda names its oil 'Pearl Sweet' as it prepares for first exports
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Nvidia boss presses G20 ministers to build AI infrastructure
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Tiger Woods driver's license suspended for five years after crash
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Liminal Launches Liminal Prime for Institutional OTC and Stablecoin Liquidity
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Germany probes latest sabotage attacks on power grid
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10 missing as cargo ship sinks after collision off Istanbul
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Wall Street stocks mixed as energy prices, bond yields turn lower
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UN 'survival guide' report a stark warning on climate
Devastating climate impacts are hitting faster than expected as the world teeters on reaching the 1.5 degree Celsius warming limit in a little over a decade, the UN said Monday.
Violent clashes as Kenya opposition stages protests
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas and water cannon against veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga's convoy on Monday, as clashes flared during protests against a severe cost-of-living crisis.
EU agrees 2-billion-euro ammunition plan for Ukraine
European Union foreign ministers agreed Monday on a two-billion-euro plan to raid their own arsenals and jointly purchase desperately needed artillery shells for Ukraine, diplomats said.
UN chief: rich nations must achieve net zero carbon quicker, by 2040
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on wealthy countries Monday to move up their goals of achieving carbon neutrality as close as possible to 2040, mostly from 2050 now, in order to "defuse the climate time bomb."
Japan PM says India 'indispensable' in ensuring free Indo-Pacific
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday called India vital to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific after talks with his counterpart touching on shared concerns about China.
Nigerian ruling party keeps powerful Lagos post after tense local polls
Nigeria's ruling party has held onto the powerful post of Lagos governor, the country's electoral commission said on Monday, following weekend local elections marred by reports of violence and vote buying.
Xi arrives in Moscow to discuss Ukraine conflict
Xi Jinping hailed his landmark visit to Moscow Monday as giving "new momentum" to Chinese-Russian ties ahead of talks with Vladimir Putin on Beijing's proposals to stop the fighting in Ukraine.
South African protesters march amid heavy security
South Africa's leftwing opposition launched strikes and rallies under heavy security on Monday in a bid to force out President Cyril Ramaphosa over his handling of the country's sickly economy and crippling energy crisis.
ICC prosecutor vows war crimes accountability ahead of London meeting
International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan said Monday that the ICC "won't hesitate to act" over possible war crimes in Ukraine, as ministers from more than 40 countries met in London.
Putin, Xi to discuss Ukraine in Moscow visit
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were to discuss Beijing's propositions to stop the fighting in Ukraine, as the Chinese leader arrived Monday for a landmark visit with his counterpart in Moscow.
OSCE urges more democratic reforms after Kazakh elections
International observers on Monday welcomed progress in Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections but said more democratic reforms were needed as the country hopes to turn the page after a brutal crackdown.
French govt faces no-confidence vote after pensions uproar
French President Emmanuel Macron's government is set to face two no-confidence motions in parliament on Monday over an unpopular pension reform that has sparked violent protests and political uproar.
Thai PM dissolves parliament, calls election
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha dissolved the country's parliament on Monday, setting up a general election in May as the former coup leader seeks to extend army-backed rule.
Tear gas, arrests as Kenya opposition stages protests
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas Monday to disperse demonstrators gathered in Nairobi for a day of action called by the opposition to protest the country's punishing cost of living crisis, AFP correspondents said.
S.Africa police, soldiers deploy for opposition-led protests
Police and soldiers deployed across South Africa on Monday as the country braced for protests after a left-wing party called for a "national shutdown", sparking fears of a repeat of unrest that turned deadly two years ago.
UN migration agency can't meddle in domestic debates, says boss
The UN's migration agency should not get itself dragged into domestic policy debates, its chief Antonio Vitorino told AFP, as he seeks a second term leading the organisation.
South Africa braces for nationwide protests
South Africa braced for protests on Monday after a left-wing party called for a "national shut-down", sparking fears of a repeat of unrest that turned deadly two years ago.
EU hammers out 2-bn-euro ammunition plan for Ukraine
European Union ministers on Monday will look to sign off on a 2-billion-euro plan to raid their stockpiles and jointly purchase desperately needed artillery shells for Ukraine.
Donor conference seeks to rally quake aid for Turkey, Syria
The EU on Monday will host a conference in Brussels aimed at ramping up funds from international donors to help the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria.
Dammed thirsty: the cross-border fight for water
With half the world experiencing water scarcity for at least part of the year, the huge dams being built by some countries to boost their power supplies while their neighbours go parched are a growing source of potential conflict.
Boosted by Ukraine war, German arms maker joins DAX index
German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall will join Frankfurt's blue-chip DAX index Monday, highlighting the improving fortunes of the country's weapons industry as the Ukraine war spurs demand.
Ukraine watches anxiously as China's Xi visits Kremlin
Ukraine awaits President Xi Jinping's visit to the Kremlin this week with apprehension, fearing that China may ultimately decide to supply its strategic ally with arms, influencing the outcome of the war.
North Korea's Kim leads 'nuclear counterattack' simulation drill
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led two days of military drills "simulating a nuclear counterattack", including the launch of a ballistic missile, state media reported Monday.
UN holds rare conference on global water crisis
With water scarce in some places, in excess elsewhere, polluted or otherwise problematic, the United Nations addresses this week a global crisis that has been long overlooked even as the welfare of billions of people is at stake.
Ex-US Marine accused of helping China was lured to Australia: lawyer
The lawyer of an ex-US Marine accused of training China's military on Monday accused Australia of luring him to the country for arrest and eventual extradition to the United States.
Xi, Putin hail ties ahead of 'journey of peace' to Moscow
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin applauded on Monday the solidity of their alliance as the Chinese leader headed to Moscow for a summit with the internationally isolated Russian president.
N. Korea's Kim led drills 'simulating a nuclear counterattack': KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un led two days of military drills "simulating a nuclear counterattack", including the firing of a ballistic missile carrying a mock nuclear warhead, state news agency KCNA reported Monday.
Montenegro president to face pro-European economist in run-off: projections
Montenegro's incumbent President Milo Djukanovic will face a run-off election against Jakov Milatovic, a young economist from the increasingly popular Europe Now Movement, projections of results released by a local NGO suggested on Sunday.
Putin visits Mariupol in first trip to occupied Ukraine territory
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise trip to Mariupol, the Kremlin said Sunday, his first visit to territory captured from Ukraine since the start of Moscow's invasion.
China's Xi heads to Russia in visit for 'peace'
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a state visit to Russia Monday, a trip Beijing has touted as a "visit for peace" as it seeks to play mediator in Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine.
Putin hails China's willingness to help settle Ukraine conflict
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday welcomed China's willingness to play a "constructive role" in ending the conflict in Ukraine, saying Sino-Russian relations were "at the highest point".
Results stream in after tense local elections in Nigeria
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was in an early lead Sunday evening in his bid for re-election, as Nigeria counted votes following local elections marred by violence and vote buying.