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Jonathan Anderson becomes Dior's overall artistic director

Jonathan Anderson becomes Dior's overall artistic director

Jonathan Anderson will become the first designer to head both the women's and men's lines at Dior, the French fashion house's parent company said on Monday.

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Mongolia PM faces likely confidence vote amid anti-corruption protests

Mongolia PM faces likely confidence vote amid anti-corruption protests

Mongolia's parliament is expected to vote Monday on whether to keep its fracturing coalition government in office, amid protests against the country's embattled prime minister over alleged corruption.

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Airlines less optimistic for 2025, facing 'headwinds': IATA

Airlines less optimistic for 2025, facing 'headwinds': IATA

Airlines on Monday revised down their traffic and profit forecasts for 2025, citing "headwinds" for the global economy, with industry chiefs warning of the risk of increased tariffs impacting the sector.

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Cambodia says to file complaint with ICJ over Thai border dispute

Cambodia says to file complaint with ICJ over Thai border dispute

Cambodia will file a complaint with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over border disputes with Thailand, Prime Minister Hun Manet said Monday, after a Cambodian soldier was killed in a recent frontier clash.

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Nationalist Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

Nationalist Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election

Nationalist historian Karol Nawrocki won Poland's presidential election, official results showed on Monday, in a major blow for the country's pro-EU government.

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Cruz Azul thrash Vancouver Whitecaps to win CONCACAF Champions Cup 

Cruz Azul thrash Vancouver Whitecaps to win CONCACAF Champions Cup 

Mexico's Cruz Azul smashed the Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 to win the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Sunday for a record-equalling seventh time.

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Retired great Hakuho to quit sumo over stable row: reports

Retired great Hakuho to quit sumo over stable row: reports

Retired sumo great Hakuho will quit the ancient Japanese sport following a row over the forced closure of his wrestling stable for physical abuse, reports said Monday.

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Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar

Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar

Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent in the Spanish capital Madrid. So, once again, the 45-year-old Peruvian will spend the night at the airport.

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South Korea's presidential candidates rally in final campaign stretch

South Korea's presidential candidates rally in final campaign stretch

Candidates running in South Korea's snap presidential election stage made a last push for votes on Monday, the eve of a poll triggered by the ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law declaration.

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Is Trump deterring European tourists to US? Not so fast

Is Trump deterring European tourists to US? Not so fast

President Donald Trump's hardline immigration tactics, sweeping tariffs and nationalist policies may be a turn-off for many would-be European tourists to the United States, but the data paints a more nuanced bigger picture.

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