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French church lifts veil on bishops' sexual abuse cases

French church lifts veil on bishops' sexual abuse cases

France's Catholic church on Monday revealed that 11 former or serving French bishops have been accused of sexual violence or failing to report abuse cases, including a cardinal who confessed to assaulting a girl decades ago.

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Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host

Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host

Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel will host the Oscars for a third time, organizers said Monday, as Hollywood's biggest award show tries to leave behind the controversy still swirling around its most recent edition.

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UN unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion

UN unveils global 'early warning' system for disasters at $3 billion

The United Nations on Monday unveiled a five-year plan to build a global early warning system for deadly and costly extreme weather events amplified by climate change.

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Mendy tells UK rape trial he had 'sex with a lot of women'

Mendy tells UK rape trial he had 'sex with a lot of women'

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy began testifying Monday as he stands trial for multiple alleged rapes, saying he had sex with many women but always stopped if they said "no".

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Rewire financial system to aid climate-hit nations: UN chief

Rewire financial system to aid climate-hit nations: UN chief

The world needs to rethink the international financial system to provide debt relief to countries battered by devastating and costly climate impacts like Pakistan, UN chief Antonio Guterres said Monday.

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At least 15,000 killed by hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO

At least 15,000 killed by hot weather in Europe in 2022: WHO

At least 15,000 people have died in Europe because of hot weather in 2022 so far, the World Health Organization said Monday, with Spain and Germany among the worst-affected countries.

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Dani Alves in, Firmino out as Brazil name World Cup squad

Dani Alves in, Firmino out as Brazil name World Cup squad

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino was left off the list Monday as Brazil coach Tite named his World Cup squad, seeking a sixth title with a team led by Neymar and 39-year-old veteran Dani Alves.

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China virus cases at six-month high despite grinding lockdowns

China virus cases at six-month high despite grinding lockdowns

China reported its highest daily Covid caseload in six months Monday, despite grinding lockdowns that have heavily disrupted manufacturing, education and day-to-day life.

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Stocks mostly rise, dollar dips before US midterms

Stocks mostly rise, dollar dips before US midterms

Global stock markets mostly rose Monday, extending last week's strong gains, while dollar dipped against key rivals ahead of this week's US midterm elections.

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Three Egyptian journalists start hunger strike to free dissident

Three Egyptian journalists start hunger strike to free dissident

Three Egyptian journalists said Monday they had begun hunger strikes to demand authorities free Alaa Abdel Fattah, a jailed political dissident who has been refusing food and now water too.

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