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Brazil greenlights oil drilling in sensitive Amazon region

Brazil greenlights oil drilling in sensitive Amazon region

Brazil's Petrobras said Monday it has permission to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, casting a shadow over the country's green ambitions as it prepares to host UN climate talks.

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Struggling Rangers appoint Rohl as new manager

Struggling Rangers appoint Rohl as new manager

Struggling Scottish Premiership giants Rangers on Monday appointed Danny Rohl as their new manager to replace the sacked Russell Martin.

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Stock markets climb as China-US trade fears ease

Stock markets climb as China-US trade fears ease

Stock markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from US President Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions.

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Louvre stays closed as France hunts jewel thieves

Louvre stays closed as France hunts jewel thieves

The Louvre was closed for a second day Monday as police hunted for thieves who broke in and stole priceless royal jewels in a spectacular daylight robbery.

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UK lawmakers urge govt to strip Prince Andrew of his titles

UK lawmakers urge govt to strip Prince Andrew of his titles

UK lawmakers stepped up calls Monday for the government to formally strip Prince Andrew of his titles, as the royal family braced for even more damaging revelations in his accuser Virginia Giuffre's upcoming posthumous memoir.

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US begins sending nuke workers home as shutdown drags

US begins sending nuke workers home as shutdown drags

The agency responsible for safeguarding the US nuclear stockpile began placing most staff on enforced leave Monday, US media reported, as the government shutdown dragged into a fourth week.

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Dembele returns for PSG after six weeks out

Dembele returns for PSG after six weeks out

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele was on Monday included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League after a six-week injury layoff.

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Pope Leo holds first meeting with abuse survivors' group

Pope Leo holds first meeting with abuse survivors' group

Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting Monday with a group of survivors of sexual abuse by priests, with one participant describing it as a "free-flowing" discussion about what the Church should do.

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'I probably have to change my behaviour', Flick says after red card

'I probably have to change my behaviour', Flick says after red card

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick admitted on Monday that he did not want his grandchildren to see him behaving as he did when he was sent off after making an obscene gesture as he celebrated a late winner against Girona.

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Three things we learned from the United States Grand Prix

Three things we learned from the United States Grand Prix

After three wins in his last five outings, Max Verstappen was hailed as "the boss" after victory at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, confirming his and Red Bull's renaissance as he seeks to claim a fifth title.

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