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Stock markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease

Stock markets bounce back as China-US trade fears ease

Equity markets rose Monday after conciliatory comments from Donald Trump at the weekend eased worries about China-US trade tensions, while Tokyo stocks surged to a record on news of a deal to end political turmoil in Japan.

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Pakistan 95-1 at lunch in second South Africa Test

Pakistan 95-1 at lunch in second South Africa Test

Pakistan were well placed on 95-1 at lunch on the opening day of the second and final Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi on Monday.

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Bolivia's new president faces worst economic crisis in decades

Bolivia's new president faces worst economic crisis in decades

Bolivians elected Rodrigo Paz as president on Sunday, selecting the center-right senator and economist to address the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years.

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One year on, Spain's flood survivors rebuild and remember

One year on, Spain's flood survivors rebuild and remember

When the first autumn rains fell this year, Toni Garcia drew the curtains.

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Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills two

Cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway, kills two

A cargo plane veered off a runway Monday during landing in Hong Kong, hit a security patrol car and then skidded into the sea, leaving two men in the vehicle dead, authorities said.

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Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid

Myanmar junta says seized 30 Starlink receivers in scam centre raid

Myanmar's junta raided one of the country's most notorious cyberscam centres and seized Starlink satellite internet devices, it said Monday, after an AFP investigation revealed an explosion in their use in the multibillion-dollar illicit industry.

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Toxic haze chokes Indian capital

Toxic haze chokes Indian capital

India's capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organization’s recommended daily maximum.

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Flood reckoning for Bali on overdevelopment, waste

Flood reckoning for Bali on overdevelopment, waste

Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year.

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China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand

China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand

China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.

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Atletico aim to convince Alvarez they belong among elite on Arsenal visit

Atletico aim to convince Alvarez they belong among elite on Arsenal visit

Julian Alvarez has established himself as Atletico Madrid's key player but the club still need to prove to the Argentina international they belong among Europe's elite and can fulfil his ambitions.

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