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Philippines adds speedy warship to maritime arsenal
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Prominent US academic detained on Thai royal insult charge
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Markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns
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Emotion the key for inconsistent Dortmund against Barcelona
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Myanmar garment manufacturers warn US tariffs imperil quake recovery
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Once-dying Mexican river delta slowly nursed back to life
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NATO chief says China military expansion 'staggering'
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South Korea sets new presidential election for June 3
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Indonesia stocks plunge on Trump tariffs after weeklong break
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Two Nepalis swept away by Annapurna avalanche
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Vietnam says to buy more US goods as it seeks tariff delay
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Why is the NBA eyeing Europe?
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Mexico mourns photographers killed in music festival mishap
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Nose job boom in Iran where procedure can boost social status
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Clean streets vs business woes: pollution charge divides Londoners
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Mexico mourns photographers killed in music festical mishap
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Asian markets stage mild rebound but Trump tariff uncertainty reigns
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Spain PM heads to China, Vietnam as US tariff blitz bites
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Hong Kong firm did not uphold Panama Canal ports contract: Panama audit
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Prince Harry mounts new court challenge over UK security downgrade
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South Korea sets presidential election for June 3: acting president
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France have 'great chance' against New Zealand despite weakened side: ex-All Black Cruden
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Australia's concussion-blighted Pucovski retires from cricket at 27
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Global temperatures at near historic highs in March: EU monitor
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'Major brain drain': Researchers eye exit from Trump's America
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Samsung forecast beats market expectations for first quarter
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US Supreme Court lifts order barring deportations using wartime law
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The scholar who helped Bad Bunny deal a Puerto Rican history lesson
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Nippon Steel shares soar as Trump reviews US Steel takeover
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Villa's Rashford targets PSG hat-trick as Asensio returns in Champions League
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De Jong revival helping Barca dream as Dortmund visit
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US giant to buy stake in cash-short Australian casino group
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US Supreme Court lifts order barring deportations under wartime law
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200 firefighters battle major Paris inferno
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Teotihuacan altar found at Guatemala Maya site
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Stead quits as New Zealand white-ball cricket coach
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Trump announces direct nuclear talks with Iran
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Tai 'honored' to be first Singaporean to play in the Masters
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Newcastle step up Champions League chase as dismal Leicester slump again
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Napoli give Serie A leaders Inter reprieve with Bologna draw
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Bittersweet: Two-time champ Langer to make Masters farewell
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Newcastle step up Champions League chase with Leicester win
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Napoli give Serie A leaders Inter a let-off with Bologna draw
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'Taxi Driver' writer accused of sexual harassment and assault
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US Supreme Court pauses order for return of Salvadoran deported in error
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Scheffler and McIlroy chase history at Masters
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No.3 Schauffele likes chance of third win in four majors
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Trump announces direct Iran talks, at meeting with Netanyahu
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Indigenous leaders want same clout as world leaders at UN climate talks
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US regulators tell 23andMe to protect genetic data
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday warned genetic testing firm 23andMe to honor its promise to protect people's personal information as it navigates bankruptcy.

Falling inflation drives down poverty in Argentina: statistics agency
Argentina's poverty levels fell sharply in the second half of 2024 after leaping during the first months of Javier Milei's presidency, official figures showed Monday.

'Noble work' of Buddhist cremations after Myanmar quake
The baby was born in the aftermath of Myanmar's earthquake and given to the flames of Buddhist funeral rites two days later, too young to have been named.

Pentagon chief orders gender-neutral fitness standards for combat troops
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has previously expressed opposition to women serving in combat, has ordered the military to develop gender-neutral physical fitness standards for frontline troops, a memo released Monday said.

Trump confident in finding TikTok buyer before deadline
President Donald Trump again downplayed risks that TikTok is in danger of being banned in the United States, saying he remains confident of finding a buyer for the app's US business by a Friday deadline.

Slashed US funding threatens millions of children: charity chief
A halt to US funding for Gavi, an organisation that vaccinates children in the worlds poorest countries, will leave a dangerous gap threatening the lives of millions, its chief warned on Monday.

China property giant Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn
Debt-laden Chinese property giant Vanke reported annual losses of 49.5 billion yuan ($6.8 billion) on Monday, citing falling sales and shrinking profit margins despite Beijing's attempts to revive the housing market.

Renault and Nissan shift gears on alliance
Renault and Nissan said Monday they had revised their partnership to allow for a reduction in their cross-shareholdings and other measures that would help the financially troubled Japanese carmaker.

Primark boss resigns after inappropriate behaviour allegation
Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned following a company investigation into his behaviour toward a woman "in a social environment", the budget fashion chain's owner Associated British Foods (ABF) announced Monday.

Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda said Monday it planned to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team to help turn around its loss-making core business.

Ingebrigtsen Sr, on trial for abusing Olympic champion, says he was 'overly protective'
On trial for abusing his son, athletics star Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and his daughter, Gjert Ingebrigtsen on Monday told a Norwegian court he was an "overly protective" father.

Trump says confident of TikTok deal before deadline
President Donald Trump said Sunday he was confident of reaching a deal on TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline for its Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the popular short video app or see it banned in the United States.

Japan's Nikkei leads hefty market losses, gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian and European markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.

Japan's Nikkei leads hefty equity market losses; gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.

Trump says US tariffs to hit 'all countries'
President Donald Trump said Sunday the tariffs he plans to impose in the coming days would include "all countries", not just those with the largest trade imbalances with the United States.

Clock ticks on Trump's reciprocal tariffs as countries seek reprieve
The clock is ticking down to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" when the US president has threatened to unleash a wide range of tariffs against countries running persistent trade imbalances with the United States.

China manufacturing activity grows at highest rate in a year
China's manufacturing activity grew in March for the highest rate in a year, official data showed Monday, a rare bright spot as the world's second-largest economy struggles to climb out of a prolonged slump.

Japan's Nikkei leads big losses in Asian markets as gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears.

'Working Man' tops N.America box office as 'Snow White' ticket sales melt
MGM's new thriller "A Working Man," with Jason Statham, emerged atop a flock of new films this weekend in North America, earning an estimated $15.2 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

Prince Harry charity rift blows up as chair makes fresh allegations
A bitter boardroom row at an African charity Prince Harry founded and then quit escalated Sunday after its chairperson accused the prince of "bullying" and being involved in a "cover up".

Iran police disperse pro-hijab protesters outside parliament
Iranian police have dispersed a weeks-long sit-in by demonstrators supporting the mandatory head covering for women, state media reported, after authorities deemed the gathering illegal.

Pentagon chief says US will ensure 'deterrence' across Taiwan Strait
The United States will ensure "robust, ready and credible deterrence" in the Indo Pacific, including across the Taiwan Strait, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, calling Chinese actions "aggressive and coercive".

Hudson's Bay Company: from fur trade to department store downfall
From the 17th century fur trade that birthed a nation to the last major department store in Canada, The Hudson's Bay Company has left an indelible mark, but its storied 354 years are crashing to an end.

China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade
China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade, according to a joint statement from their top officials meeting in Seoul.

US, China raise the stakes in Panama Canal ports row
China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.

Australian black market tobacco sparks firebombings, budget hole
Sky-high tobacco prices in Australia have created a lucrative black market, analysts say, sparking a violent "tobacco war" and syphoning away billions in potential tax revenue.

Charity chair accuses Prince Harry of 'bullying' as row escalates
The chair of a charity Prince Harry founded 20 years ago and then quit amid an increasingly public and vicious row accused him of "harassment and bullying" in an interview clip released Saturday.

WHO must cut budget by fifth after US pullout: email
The World Health Organization has proposed slashing a fifth of its budget following the US decision to withdraw, and must now reduce its reach and workforce, its chief said in an internal email seen by AFP on Saturday.
Denmark criticises 'tone' of Vance's Greenland comments
Denmark on Saturday said it did not like the "tone" of US Vice President JD Vance comments that Copenhagen had not done enough for Greenland during a visit to the strategically placed, resource-rich Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.

Mike Leigh on the 'hard truths' of film, happiness and World War III
Like the action in his widely acclaimed new film "Hard Truths", veteran British director Mike Leigh swings between gratitude and despair as he reflects on his life and career.

UK dreams of US trade deal before Trump tariffs
Britain's government is hoping to reach a last-minute post-Brexit trade agreement with Washington to avoid -- or at least mitigate -- more tariffs set to be announced on Wednesday by US President Donald Trump.

'Defiant' Canada autoworkers vow to fight tariff layoffs
Jeff Gray, a union leader for Canadians working for GM, has a message for companies considering moving auto jobs to the United States in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs.