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COP30 has a mascot: the fiery-haired guardian of Brazil's forest

Three things we learned from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix

ASC acquire majority share in Atletico Madrid

Ferrari boss tells Hamilton, Leclerc to drive, not talk

Bank of England seeks to 'build trust' in stablecoins

China suspends 'special port fees' on US vessels for one year

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

Spain regional leader resigns, a year after deadly floods

The heavily criticised leader of Spain's Valencia region said on Monday he was stepping down, a year after the area was hit by floods that were the country's deadliest natural disaster in a generation.

Video game creators fear AI could grab the controller

Generative artificial intelligence models capable of dreaming up ultra-realistic characters and virtual universes could make for cheaper, better video games in future, but the emerging technology has artists and developers on edge.

France threatens Shein ban if 'childlike' sex dolls reappear

France's finance minister threatened Monday to ban Shein from the country if the Asian e-commerce giant resumes selling "childlike" sex dolls, just days before it opens its first physical store in Paris.

International cricket returns to Faisalabad with Pakistan-South Africa ODIs

International cricket is set to return to Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium after 17 years with the three-match one-day international series between Pakistan and South Africa from Tuesday.

Afghan govt says quake kills 20, injures over 500

A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.

'We're all too rich,' says photo legend Martin Parr

British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never been more in need of satire like that in his images because many people are too wealthy and their lifestyle is unsustainable.

Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy

Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history.

Most equity markets rise on lingering trader optimism

Stocks rose on Monday after a busy last week, with optimism supported by another AI-led tech rally on Wall Street.

Asian markets rise on lingering trader optimism

Stocks rose in Asian trade Monday after a busy last week, with optimism supported by another AI-led tech rally on Wall Street.

Afghanistan quake kills 20, injures over 300: health ministry

A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.

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