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At least 19 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school

At least 19 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school

A Bangladeshi training fighter jet crashed into a school in the capital Dhaka on Monday, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in the country's deadliest aviation accident in decades.

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Kenya drops terror charge against prominent activist

Kenya drops terror charge against prominent activist

Kenya dropped terror charges against prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi on Monday, following widespread condemnation, hitting him with a lesser charge of unlawful possession of ammunition.

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England's racism claim in Argentina clash upheld by World Rugby

England's racism claim in Argentina clash upheld by World Rugby

World Rugby have upheld England's claim that their players were subjected to racist abuse from fans during a recent tour match in Argentina.

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Greece to create new marine reserves to protect underwater wildlife

Greece to create new marine reserves to protect underwater wildlife

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday said that his government was creating two new protected marine areas, fulfilling a promise he made at a United Nations conference on the oceans in June.

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UK overhauls regulation of 'broken' water system

UK overhauls regulation of 'broken' water system

The UK government announced Monday it will overhaul the management and regulation of the water system, following a landmark report that slammed systematic failings in the heavily-criticised industry.

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At least 16 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school

At least 16 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school

At least 16 people, mostly students, were killed Monday when a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school campus in the capital Dhaka, the government said.

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Liverpool agree to sign Frankfurt striker Ekitike: reports

Liverpool agree to sign Frankfurt striker Ekitike: reports

Liverpool have agreed to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth an initial £69 million ($92 million), according to reports on Monday.

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Stock markets mixed, yen firms as Japan PM vows to stay

Stock markets mixed, yen firms as Japan PM vows to stay

Stock markets diverged on Monday as investors eyed a busy earnings week and awaited fresh developments in US trade deals before an August 1 tariffs deadline.

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Italy concert of pro-Putin conductor Gergiev cancelled

Italy concert of pro-Putin conductor Gergiev cancelled

Italy's Royal Palace of Caserta said Monday it was cancelling a weekend concert of pro-Kremlin maestro Valery Gergiev -- a close supporter of Vladimir Putin -- after an uproar from politicians and Kremlin critics.

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Former England star Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home

Former England star Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home

Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after the former Tottenham and England star collapsed at his home.

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