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Schoolgirl Yu, 13, fastest again in bid for third Asian Games gold

Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate

Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran

Tata turmoil shines light on India succession woes

AI political ads warp reality ahead of US midterms

World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter

Kenneth Branagh embraces action hero role -- to get in shape

Meta acts against 3.7 mn scammers' accounts with Singapore police help

'New one' Klopp promises fresh approach as Germany reign begins

Australia PM says draft social media rules about taking back control

Milne returns to New Zealand squad for India T20 series

Voting opens in Alaska's annual Fat Bear Week

US-led Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups

MLS coach axed for telling female ref 'It's a man's game'

Stock markets diverge ahead of key rate decisions

Wall Street pushed higher but European and Asian stock markets dropped Monday as investors looked ahead to interest rate decisions this week from major central banks including the Federal Reserve.

Royals 'happy to lie' for William, claims Harry in new trailer

The trailer for the latest episodes of the docuseries on Prince Harry and his wife Meghan was released on Monday, with the royal feud set to escalate with a claim that Buckingham Palace was "happy to lie" for his brother William.

Greek MEP Eva Kaili, ex-TV presenter accused of taking bribes

Only 11 months after she became a European Parliament vice president, Greek MEP Eva Kaili is at the heart of an alleged corruption scandal involving Qatar and the EU, a far cry from the days when she presented the news.

'Banshees of Inisherin' tops nominations as Golden Globes attempt comeback

Irish black comedy "The Banshees of Inisherin" topped the Golden Globes nominations Monday, as the scandal-struck Hollywood award show attempts to rebuild its reputation following last year's boycott by A-listers and studios.

New Spain coach De La Fuente defends appointment

New Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his appointment after criticism he lacked experience at the top level, during his presentation on Monday.

Three killed in attack on China hotel in Afghan capital

At least three people were killed when gunmen attacked a hotel popular with Chinese business people in the Afghan capital Monday, with witnesses reporting multiple blasts and several bursts of gunfire.

UK eyes new ties in Africa, Latin America and Asia

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on Monday set out his long-term vision for UK foreign policy, urging a move towards new partnerships in Latin America, Asia and Africa.

Yan Bingtao joins list of suspended Chinese snooker stars amid fixing probe

Former Masters champion Yan Bingtao has become the latest Chinese player to be suspended from the World Snooker Tour amid an ongoing investigation into match-fixing, the sport's governing body announced Monday.

Mercedes plans 1 bn-euro electric van plant in Poland

German automaker Mercedes-Benz said Monday it planned to inject more than one billion euros into a new plant in Poland dedicated to building fully electric vans.

Guinea ex-dictator denies role at 2009 massacre trial

Guinea's former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara denied responsibility when he took the stand Monday at a trial of officials implicated in a 2009 massacre.

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Unidentified gunmen attack China hotel in Afghan capital