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Indonesia volcano spews 18-kilometre ash tower: agency

Indonesia volcano spews 18-kilometre ash tower: agency

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, spewing a colossal ash tower 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky on Monday, authorities said, just weeks after it caused dozens of flight cancellations to and from the popular resort island of Bali.

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Trump says to send first tariff letters on Monday

Trump says to send first tariff letters on Monday

US President Donald Trump announced he would send the first tariff letters to various countries on Monday, days before his deadline for trading partners to reach a deal expires.

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The strange case of Evgeniya Mayboroda, Russia's rebel retiree

The strange case of Evgeniya Mayboroda, Russia's rebel retiree

The elegant 74-year-old Russian put her hand on her heart as the verdict fell. Five and a half years in prison for posts opposing the war in Ukraine.

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Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms

Asian markets drop as Trump's tariff deadline looms

Most Asian markets fell Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald Trump's tariff deadline, though investors took heart after he said the levies would not kick in until the start of next month.

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Under-strength Brumbies eye 'big opportunity' against Lions

Under-strength Brumbies eye 'big opportunity' against Lions

Coach Stephen Larkham said Monday the ACT Brumbies have a "big opportunity" against the British and Irish Lions, but admitted they face a tough task with a team stripped of key Wallabies.

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Demna to bow out at Balenciaga in Paris Haute Couture Week

Demna to bow out at Balenciaga in Paris Haute Couture Week

Provocative Georgian showman Demna is to take a final bow after 10 years at Balenciaga during Paris Haute Couture Week, which begins Monday and will also feature a debut for Maison Margiela's new chief creative.

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Host of internationals in Australia-New Zealand squad to face Lions

Host of internationals in Australia-New Zealand squad to face Lions

Head coach Les Kiss included 18 internationals in his combined Australia-New Zealand squad named Monday to face the British and Irish Lions, hoping they can produce "something special".

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Egyptian conservators give King Tut's treasures new glow

Egyptian conservators give King Tut's treasures new glow

As a teenager, Eid Mertah would pore over books about King Tutankhamun, tracing hieroglyphs and dreaming of holding the boy pharaoh's golden mask in his hands.

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Mexico defeat USA 2-1 to retain CONCACAF Gold Cup

Mexico defeat USA 2-1 to retain CONCACAF Gold Cup

Mexico defeated the United States 2-1 to retain the CONCACAF Gold Cup and lift the title for a record-extending 10th time on Sunday.

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Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

Visa's 24/7 war room takes on global cybercriminals

In the heart of Data Center Alley -- a patch of suburban Washington where much of the world's internet traffic flows -- Visa operates its global fraud command center.

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