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S.Africa's ruling ANC re-elects Ramaphosa as party chief

S.Africa's ruling ANC re-elects Ramaphosa as party chief

South Africa's ruling ANC party on Monday re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader for a second five-year term, despite a brewing scandal over a huge cash theft at his farm.

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Countries agree historic deal to protect nature

Countries agree historic deal to protect nature

Countries approved a historic deal to reverse decades of environmental destruction threatening the world's species and ecosystems at a marathon UN biodiversity summit early Monday.

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China reports first Covid deaths since hardline policy eased

China reports first Covid deaths since hardline policy eased

China on Monday reported its first deaths from Covid-19 since loosening its hardline containment policy, as hospitals and crematoriums struggle with an outbreak authorities say is impossible to track.

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Musk polls Twitter users on his future as CEO

Musk polls Twitter users on his future as CEO

Elon Musk appeared to put his future in charge of Twitter on the line, posting a poll asking whether he should step down and vowing to abide by the results.

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Drones attack Kyiv as Ukraine watches Belarus border

Drones attack Kyiv as Ukraine watches Belarus border

Drones attacked Kyiv early Monday, days after the Ukrainian capital withstood one of the biggest missile attacks since the start of Russia's February invasion.

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Jailed Pakistan Taliban take hostages after seizing police station

Jailed Pakistan Taliban take hostages after seizing police station

More than 30 Pakistan Taliban militants were holding several officers hostage on Monday after breaking free from custody and seizing a police station, officials said.

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Cars and dolls for all: Spain tackles toy gender bias

Cars and dolls for all: Spain tackles toy gender bias

Cars for girls, dolls for boys and no more pink and blue: for Spain's left-wing government and the toy industry, it's game over for gender stereotypes when it comes to the country's littlest citizens.

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Argentina awaits to welcome home Messi and World Cup winners

Argentina awaits to welcome home Messi and World Cup winners

Lionel Messi and his teammates set off for Argentina with the most coveted prize in football as millions of compatriots waited to welcome them home on Monday and catch a glimpse of the World Cup trophy.

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31 Thai sailors missing after vessel sinks: Navy

31 Thai sailors missing after vessel sinks: Navy

At least 31 Thai Navy sailors were missing on Monday after their vessel sank off the southeastern coast of Thailand, a naval spokesperson said.

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Jokic's 40-point triple-double carries Nuggets, Nets and Warriors win

Jokic's 40-point triple-double carries Nuggets, Nets and Warriors win

Nikola Jokic joined rare NBA company on Sunday with a 40-point, 27-rebound, 10-assist triple-double for the Denver Nuggets in a 119-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

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