G7 finance chiefs meet to seek common stance on unstable ground
Finance chiefs from the G7 industrialised nations gathered in Paris on Monday for two days of talks aimed at forging a united front as the Middle East war roils economic prospects worldwide.
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A Hong Kong prosecutor accused two democracy activists on trial for organising Tiananmen crackdown vigils of trying to "incite others to commit unlawful acts", as closing arguments in their national security case began on Monday.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in Rotterdam at voyage end
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus docked in Rotterdam harbour Monday, with the skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.
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Philippines swears in senators for VP Duterte's impeachment trial
Philippine lawmakers were on Monday sworn in to serve as judges in the trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the second attempt since last year to force her from office.
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Iran's World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media
Iran's national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, Iranian media reported.
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship steams towards Rotterdam at voyage end
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam Monday, with the remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.
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Japan arrests Americans over stunt at baby monkey Punch's zoo
Two American nationals were arrested in Japan after a stunt in which one entered the monkey enclosure at a zoo where a baby macaque named Punch became a global internet sensation this year, police said Monday.
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Trump says 'clock ticking' for Iran as peace negotiations stall
President Donald Trump threatened "there won't be anything left" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, as their truce came under further strain with drone attacks on US allies in the Gulf.
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Hong Kong court hears closing arguments in Tiananmen activists' trial
A Hong Kong prosecutor on Monday accused two democracy activists on trial for organising Tiananmen crackdown vigils of trying to "incite others to commit unlawful acts", as closing arguments in their national security case began.
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World Cup duo Ghana, Cape Verde not among AFCON top seeds
Ghana and Cape Verde have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but neither team will be among the top seeds for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw in Cairo on Tuesday.
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