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Russian extradited to US from SKorea to face ransomware charges

Russian extradited to US from SKorea to face ransomware charges

A Russian national has been extradited to the United States from South Korea to face charges he distributed ransomware that targeted schools, hospitals and other institutions, the Justice Department said Monday.

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Phone documentary details Afghan women's struggle under Taliban govt

Phone documentary details Afghan women's struggle under Taliban govt

A rare inside account of the Taliban authorities' impact on Afghan women hits screens next week with the smartphone-filmed documentary "Bread & Roses."

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G20 wrestles with wars, 'turbulence' in run-up to Trump

G20 wrestles with wars, 'turbulence' in run-up to Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "turbulence," as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before Donald Trump returns to the White House.

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Kremlin accuses Biden of 'fuelling' Ukraine war, vows response

Kremlin accuses Biden of 'fuelling' Ukraine war, vows response

The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the war in Ukraine, promising to respond to his decision to allow Kyiv to use long-range missiles supplied by Washington to strike targets inside Russia.

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Kane hoping to extend England career beyond 2026 World Cup

Kane hoping to extend England career beyond 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane says he is performing at his highest ever level as he dismissed suggestions the 2026 World Cup should be his international swansong.

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Gazans rebuild homes from rubble in preparation for winter

Gazans rebuild homes from rubble in preparation for winter

Abdelrahman Abu Anza's family home in war-ravaged Gaza's south has been reduced to rubble, which the Palestinian man is now using to build a shelter to protect from the winter cold.

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'Vague' net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn

'Vague' net zero rules threaten climate targets, scientists warn

Countries must not count the carbon dioxide naturally sucked up by Earth's forests in their net zero climate plans, scientists said on Monday, warning that "vague" rules could end up with the world warming more than expected.

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Stocks, dollar hesitant as traders eye US rate outlook, Nvidia

Stocks, dollar hesitant as traders eye US rate outlook, Nvidia

Stock markets were mixed from Asia to the United States on Monday as cautious traders reassessed the outlook for interest rates ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House, with policies that could reignite inflation after months of cooling prices.

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G20 wrestles with wars, climate in run-up to Trump

G20 wrestles with wars, climate in run-up to Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "a new period of major changes" as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before Donald Trump returns to the White House.

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'Agriculture is dying': French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal

'Agriculture is dying': French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers launched Monday a new wave of action to protest a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, which they say threatens their livelihoods.

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