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Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave 'disaster'

Repsol says profit more than triples on higher oil prices

Renault says sales stalled in first half

TotalEnergies says profit doubled on Mideast war

EasyJet says profits nosedive on Mideast war

Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm

ASEAN to call for open straits as US-Iran war casts shadow

AI catches up with humans to score 100% at top maths contest

Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return

Dutch riders dreaming of crazy party corner of Alpe d'Huez

Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits 'for fun', study finds

Singer Luisa Sonza shares 'unique experience' of Coachella debut

Brazilian singer Luisa Sonza brought her newly released album "Brutal Paraiso" to Coachella this weekend in a performance she described as "a unique experience."

Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

A woman will command Australia's army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Monday as he unveiled the "deeply historic" appointment.

Rashford with point to prove as Barca target Atletico comeback

Marcus Rashford had his chance against Atletico Madrid, but failed to take it -- or any of the next five that came along on a frustrating European night.

Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs

Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in January and the war against Israel and the US.

Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

The Denver Nuggets, fueled by 23 first-half points from Nikola Jokic, beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday, notching their 12th straight victory to clinch the Western Conference third seed on the last day of the NBA regular season.

Flagg's sensational rookie season ends with injury

Cooper Flagg's spectacular rookie NBA season ended in injury Sunday as he left the court with an ankle sprain during the Dallas Mavericks' win against the Chicago Bulls.

Spain's Sanchez calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.

Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged and stocks sank Monday after US-Iran peace talks fell apart and Donald Trump announced a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears of energy supplies from the Middle East.

Rivers departing as Bucks coach after disappointing season

Doc Rivers is departing as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after the NBA team concluded its lackluster regular season Sunday, US media reported.

Raptors top Nets, grab No. 5 seed on last day of NBA regular season

The Toronto Raptors rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 and landed the Eastern Conference fifth seed on Sunday as the final pieces of the NBA post-season puzzle fell into place on the last day of the regular season.

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