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Trump slashes two Utah protected areas by more than 90%

Trump slashes two Utah protected areas by more than 90%

President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders slashing two national monuments in Utah to roughly a tenth of their current size, throwing open millions of acres of protected land to fossil fuel extraction and mining.

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US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'

US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'

The United States launched a fresh salvo of strikes against Iran early Tuesday, marking a new escalation in the resumption of hostilities, even as US President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran was still possible.

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Spain 'favourites' says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown

Spain 'favourites' says Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown

France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus' blockbuster semi-final against the European champions.

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Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard,' impose Hormuz transit fees

Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard,' impose Hormuz transit fees

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran "hard," as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports.

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Norway receive heroes' welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

Norway receive heroes' welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit

Around 90,000 people welcomed back Norway's players to Oslo on Monday after they returned home from making a historic run to the World Cup quarter-finals.

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France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

France and Spain prepare to duel at World Cup

The World Cup held its breath Monday on the eve of the first semi-final that pitches France's fearsome attack against a technically gifted Spain team.

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Wildfires ravage over 1,300 hectares of historic forest near Paris

Wildfires ravage over 1,300 hectares of historic forest near Paris

France on Monday battled two fires that scorched over 1,300 hectares in a forest south of Paris on Monday, as police arrested two people suspected of arson.

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Pickford backs England to keep cool in tense Argentina World Cup semi

Pickford backs England to keep cool in tense Argentina World Cup semi

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is confident his team will keep their cool in the heat of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

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Five Britons among foreign Spanish wildfire victims

Five Britons among foreign Spanish wildfire victims

Five Britons, three Belgians and one national each from France and Spain are among the 13 victims of one of the deadliest Spanish wildfires in recent times, authorities said on Monday.

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Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks; tech shares fall

Oil prices surge on US-Iran attacks; tech shares fall

World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors, while a selloff in chipmakers sent South Korea's stock market plunging.

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