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UK overhauls regulation of 'broken' water system

UK overhauls regulation of 'broken' water system

The UK government announced Monday it will overhaul the management and regulation of the water system, following a landmark report that slammed systematic failings in the heavily-criticised industry.

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At least 16 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school

At least 16 killed as Bangladesh fighter jet crashes into school

At least 16 people, mostly students, were killed Monday when a training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school campus in the capital Dhaka, the government said.

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Liverpool agree to sign Frankfurt striker Ekitike: reports

Liverpool agree to sign Frankfurt striker Ekitike: reports

Liverpool have agreed to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike in a deal worth an initial £69 million ($92 million), according to reports on Monday.

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Stock markets mixed, yen firms as Japan PM vows to stay

Stock markets mixed, yen firms as Japan PM vows to stay

Stock markets diverged on Monday as investors eyed a busy earnings week and awaited fresh developments in US trade deals before an August 1 tariffs deadline.

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Italy concert of pro-Putin conductor Gergiev cancelled

Italy concert of pro-Putin conductor Gergiev cancelled

Italy's Royal Palace of Caserta said Monday it was cancelling a weekend concert of pro-Kremlin maestro Valery Gergiev -- a close supporter of Vladimir Putin -- after an uproar from politicians and Kremlin critics.

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Former England star Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home

Former England star Gascoigne recovering after collapse at home

Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after the former Tottenham and England star collapsed at his home.

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Struggling Wales hire Tandy as new head coach

Struggling Wales hire Tandy as new head coach

Wales appointed Steve Tandy as their head coach on Monday, with the former Scotland assistant facing a major rebuilding job after his new team's record-setting decline.

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Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Partey departure

Arteta backs Arsenal's handling of Partey departure

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta on Monday defended the club's handling of Thomas Partey's departure after the Ghana international midfielder was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.

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Syria evacuates Bedouin from Druze-majority Sweida as ceasefire holds

Syria evacuates Bedouin from Druze-majority Sweida as ceasefire holds

Syrian authorities on Monday evacuated Bedouin families from the Druze-majority city of Sweida, after a ceasefire in the southern province halted a week of sectarian bloodshed that a monitor said killed more than 1,100 people.

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US tariffs help push Jeep owner Stellantis into big loss

US tariffs help push Jeep owner Stellantis into big loss

Jeep owner Stellantis said on Monday it suffered a massive loss in the first half of the year, when it felt the first impact of new US tariffs and took a massive charge following a change in US laws.

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