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Peruvian farmer demands 'climate justice' from German energy giant

Peruvian farmer demands 'climate justice' from German energy giant

A Peruvian farmer taking a German energy giant to court says he is battling for "climate justice" and wants the company to pay for the consequences of rising temperatures.

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From determination to despair: S.Africa's youth battling for work

From determination to despair: S.Africa's youth battling for work

In a corner of his mother’s backyard, 30-year-old Thabang Moshoke runs a clipper through a client's hair at a makeshift barbershop that has only a rough roof to shield it from the skies.

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Designer Jonathan Anderson leaves Spanish brand Loewe

Designer Jonathan Anderson leaves Spanish brand Loewe

British designer Jonathan Anderson has left Spanish brand Loewe after more than a decade at the helm, owner LVMH announced Monday, with the 40-year-old tipped to take over at Dior.

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UK energy minister in Beijing seeks to press China on emissions

UK energy minister in Beijing seeks to press China on emissions

UK energy minister Ed Miliband met officials in Beijing on Monday after vowing to press them on China's emissions as well as touchy topics such as Hong Kong and forced labour.

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South Korea coach takes swipe at Bayern Munich over Kim injury

South Korea coach takes swipe at Bayern Munich over Kim injury

South Korea's coach on Monday hit out at Bayern Munich over their handling of Kim Min-jae after the defensive stalwart was ruled out of crunch World Cup qualifiers with an Achilles tendon injury.

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Markets start week on front foot as China unveils consumer plan

Markets start week on front foot as China unveils consumer plan

Markets rose on Monday as investors welcomed Chinese plans to kickstart consumption in the world's number two economy, though worries about Donald Trump's tariffs war continue to cast a shadow over trading floors.

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Gauls on tour: Asterix does Portugal for 41st comic

Gauls on tour: Asterix does Portugal for 41st comic

France's favourite magic potion-swigging winged-helmed hero Asterix will take in a spot of Portuguese sun for the comic Gaul's 41st album out in October, his publisher said on Monday.

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'Throwing Philosopher' plans to get inside Ohtani's head in MLB opener

'Throwing Philosopher' plans to get inside Ohtani's head in MLB opener

Shota Imanaga is known as baseball's "Throwing Philosopher" and the Chicago Cubs pitcher plans to get inside Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers' heads in Tuesday's Major League Baseball season-opener.

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Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged $27 on all trails

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday.

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Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history

Nigeria seek World Cup redemption, Sudan eye history

Underperforming Nigeria and disadvantaged Sudan share the spotlight ahead of two 2026 World Cup qualifying matchdays in Africa from Wednesday.

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