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Energy crisis fuels calls to cut methane emissions

Energy crisis fuels calls to cut methane emissions

World officials pushed Monday for faster action to reduce methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector, arguing it would both help slow climate change and boost energy security as the Middle East war chokes off supply.

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'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says

'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, on which three people have died, presents a low risk to the public, the WHO Europe said Monday, as Dutch authorities planned to repatriate two sick people.

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Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

Hantavirus, the disease which has caused a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship in the southern Atlantic, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans.

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French starlet Seixas to ride Tour de France in July

French starlet Seixas to ride Tour de France in July

French teenage prodigy Paul Seixas announced on Monday that he will ride the Tour de France in July for the first time, raising hopes of a first home winner in more than four decades.

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Cruise ship operator says Dutch to repatriate two ill passengers

Cruise ship operator says Dutch to repatriate two ill passengers

Dutch authorities will attempt to repatriate two sick people from a cruise ship battling a suspected outbreak of hantavirus that has already claimed three lives, the vessel's operator said Monday.

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Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week

Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week

Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI's co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world's richest man against the creators of ChatGPT.

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Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday.

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Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup

Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup

World number one and Olympic champion An Se-young "started the fire" as South Korea toppled China to win badminton's prestigious Uber Cup women's world team title.

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Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

Bukayo Saka's return from injury has jolted Arsenal's attack back into life just in time for the Gunners to dream of a Premier League and Champions League double.

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Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi

Atletico aim to show Alvarez their ambition in Arsenal semi

For Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, the consequences of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final clash at Arsenal may go beyond booking a ticket to Budapest at the end of May.

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