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'Good morning Mr Trump': takeaways from the historic trial

'Good morning Mr Trump': takeaways from the historic trial

Donald Trump entered the history books on Monday, becoming the first former US president to stand trial on criminal charges.

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NASA seeks faster, cheaper way to bring Mars rocks to Earth

NASA seeks faster, cheaper way to bring Mars rocks to Earth

NASA said Monday it was looking for ways to bring Martian rocks collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth earlier and at a lower cost than planned after facing criticism for going massively over budget.

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Portugal PM says not ready to recognise a Palestinian state

Portugal PM says not ready to recognise a Palestinian state

Portugal is not ready to recognise a Palestinian state without a concerted EU approach, its new premier said Monday in Madrid after meeting his Spanish counterpart who is seeking support for the cause.

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Israeli army vows response to Iran strikes as world urges caution

Israeli army vows response to Iran strikes as world urges caution

Israel's army chief on Monday vowed a response to Iran's unprecedented attack against the country which has prompted appeals for de-escalation by world leaders fearing wider conflict.

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Jury selection begins at Trump's landmark criminal trial in New York

Jury selection begins at Trump's landmark criminal trial in New York

Donald Trump's New York criminal trial opened Monday in a historic first for a US ex-president -- and a seismic twist to an already explosive 2024 election where the Republican is seeking to defy multiple scandals and return to power.

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Pro-Palestinian protest blocks San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge

Pro-Palestinian protest blocks San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, completely halting traffic for hours as part of what appeared to be a coordinated day of action against Israel's war in Gaza.

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Biden says wants to stop Middle East conflict spreading

Biden says wants to stop Middle East conflict spreading

US President Joe Biden said Monday he wants to prevent the Middle East conflict from spreading but vowed to defend Israel after Iran launched an unprecedented aerial attack on the key US ally.

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Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker

Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker

Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday.

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Santos women's coach resigns amid harassment claims, protests

Santos women's coach resigns amid harassment claims, protests

Kleiton Lima, a former coach of the Brazilian women's national football team, resigned Monday as manager of top-flight team Santos, the club said, after he faced player protests over accusations of harassment.

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Terzic's Dortmund 'obliged' to hit back against Atletico

Terzic's Dortmund 'obliged' to hit back against Atletico

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said on Monday his side had to give everything in Tuesday's home Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid after being "punished" in the first game.

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