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UN warns of 'deepening crisis' in oceans, urges action

UN warns of 'deepening crisis' in oceans, urges action

Oceans are in a "deepening crisis" that demands urgent global action, a major UN report warned Monday, with seas warming and rising faster, ice cover shrinking and marine ecosystems under mounting strain.

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Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39

Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39

France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club announced on Monday.

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'We need to get off fossil fuels': COP31 negotiations chief tells AFP

'We need to get off fossil fuels': COP31 negotiations chief tells AFP

The incoming COP31 negotiations president told AFP on Monday the Middle East war underscored the need to "get off fossil fuels" and rejected criticism the UN climate summit was losing relevance.

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Uber and Wayve set to launch first UK robotaxis in summer

Uber and Wayve set to launch first UK robotaxis in summer

Wayve, a British startup specialised in artificial intelligence for self-driving vehicles, said Monday it was ready to launch its robotaxi service with Uber in London as early as this summer.

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Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change

Pope promises abuse victims Church will do more to change

Pope Leo XIV on Monday promised victims of sexual violence by Catholic clergy that the Church would make "additional efforts" to change during a meeting in Madrid, the Vatican said.

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Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31

Liverpool cult hero Origi retires from football at 31

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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'Our mission as Oceanians': French Polynesia to protect more ocean

'Our mission as Oceanians': French Polynesia to protect more ocean

French Polynesia has announced it will expand the size of its fully shielded natural reserves inside what is already the world's largest marine protected area in the far South Pacific.

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Yacht traffic increased sixfold for Monaco Grand Prix: maritime data

Yacht traffic increased sixfold for Monaco Grand Prix: maritime data

Recreational boating activity in Monegasque waters surged during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, reaching nearly six times the level observed the previous week, the maritime tracking website MarineTraffic reported on Monday.

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Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach

Italy's World Cup winner Grosso appointed Fiorentina coach

Former Italy international Fabio Grosso, who resigned as coach of Sassuolo last week, has signed a two-year contract with Fiorentina, the Serie A club announced on Monday.

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Dane Charmig beguiles Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with stage two win

Dane Charmig beguiles Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with stage two win

Denmark's Anthon Charmig broke clear on the final climb of the long second stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes on Monday to claim the biggest win of his career.

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