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SpaceX to launch Starship test flight Monday

SpaceX to launch Starship test flight Monday

SpaceX is set to attempt the next test flight of its massive Starship rocket on Monday, as concerns grow that Elon Musk has overpromised his company's ability to deliver NASA's lunar projects and fulfill his own Mars ambitions.

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Trump hails 'tremendous day for Middle East' as leaders sign Gaza declaration

Trump hails 'tremendous day for Middle East' as leaders sign Gaza declaration

US President Donald Trump hailed a "tremendous day for the Middle East" as he and regional leaders signed a declaration Monday meant to cement a ceasefire in Gaza, hours after Israel and Hamas exchanged hostages and prisoners.

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Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision to December

Eurovision organisers push back Israel decision to December

The Eurovision Song Contest's organisers said Monday they had put back taking a decision on Israel's participation in next year's event, given the Gaza ceasefire.

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Italy's Gattuso 'very happy' at Gaza peace deal ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel

Italy's Gattuso 'very happy' at Gaza peace deal ahead of World Cup qualifier with Israel

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso on Monday hailed the "beautiful" Gaza peace deal ahead of his team's fraught 2026 World Cup qualifier with Israel.

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Macron slams French opposition for fuelling political 'chaos'

Macron slams French opposition for fuelling political 'chaos'

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday blamed opponents for political "chaos" as his embattled prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, urged his new cabinet ministers to put their egos aside for the sake of France.

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Wall Street stocks bounce after Trump-fuelled slide

Wall Street stocks bounce after Trump-fuelled slide

Wall Street stocks rebounded Monday after heavy pre-weekend falls as US President Donald Trump reignited his trade war with China.

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Woody Allen says world 'drearier' without ex-partner Diane Keaton

Woody Allen says world 'drearier' without ex-partner Diane Keaton

Woody Allen fell in love with Diane Keaton as soon as he set eyes on her, but took a week to pluck up the courage to speak to the woman whose stellar career he would help to turbo charge.

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Celebrations in Madagascar streets ahead of embattled president's address

Celebrations in Madagascar streets ahead of embattled president's address

Soldiers and security forces joined hundreds celebrating in Madagascar's capital Monday, hours before President Andry Rajoelina was due to address the nation following weeks of protests and growing calls for his resignation.

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England's Millie Bright retires from international football

England's Millie Bright retires from international football

England defender Millie Bright announced her retirement from international football on Monday.

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Freed Israeli hostages hug loved ones in tears of joy

Freed Israeli hostages hug loved ones in tears of joy

Freed Israeli hostages and their family and friends bounded into one another’s arms Monday, beaming and crying with joy at the end of the captives’ two-year ordeal in Gaza.

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