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No link between paracetamol and autism, major review finds

Stocks rally as hopes rise for end to US shutdown

Typhoon Fung-wong floods Philippine towns, leaves 5 dead in its wake

France's Sarkozy says prison a 'nightmare' as prosecutors seek his release

Guinness maker Diageo picks new CEO after US tariffs cloud

China suspends 'special port fees' on US vessels

Typhoon Fung-wong leaves flooded Philippine towns in its wake

The 'ordinary' Arnie? Glen Powell reboots 'The Running Man'

Typhoon exposes centuries-old shipwreck off Vietnam port

French court to decide if ex-president Sarkozy can leave jail

China lifts sanctions on US units of South Korea ship giant Hanwha

Stock markets diverge despite boost from AI deals

Global stock markets diverged Monday despite fresh major AI deals boosting the tech sector.

Prince William awed by Rio on climate-focused trip to Brazil

Britain's Prince William took in the dramatic contrasts of Rio de Janeiro, from sweeping beaches to the troubled favelas, as he kicked off a visit Monday focused on ideas to protect the planet.

Rybakina downs Swiatek in WTA Finals

Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to eight consecutive matches with an impressive 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over second-seeded Iga Swiatek in round-robin play at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Monday.

Tens of thousands shelter as typhoon slams into Philippines

More than 150,000 people took shelter in coastal provinces of the Philippines on Monday as powerful Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in a region hit by some of the country's deadliest storms.

Stock markets rise as tech sector buoyed by fresh AI deal

Global stock markets mostly rose Monday as a fresh major AI deal fuelled a rally in the tech sector.

Vitinha says PSG-Bayern Champions League clash will show who's 'best'

Portuguese midfielder Vitinha said Paris Saint-Germain's home clash with undefeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday will be a meeting between "the two best teams in Europe".

Arsenal: The unstoppable Premier League force?

Five straight wins, just three goals conceded all season.

Denmark inaugurates rare low-carbon hydrogen plant

Denmark inaugurated one of Europe's few low-carbon hydrogen plants on Monday, a sector touted as a key to cleaner energy but plagued with challenges.

Springboks back Ntlabakanye call-up despite doping probe

South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Monday he backed Asenathi Ntlabakanye after the prop was called up to the squad for the first time since testing positive for a non-performance enhancing substance in August.

German plans to lower industrial power costs from January

Germany plans to begin a scheme to slash energy costs for power-hungry manufacturers in January, the economy minister said Monday, part of efforts to revive Europe's struggling industrial powerhouse.

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