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Talks for landmark plastic pollution treaty stretch into second week

Talks for landmark plastic pollution treaty stretch into second week

Talks in Geneva to craft a landmark treaty to tackle the global scourge of plastic pollution entered their second week on Monday, with countries still at loggerheads four days before a deadline.

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EU clears Just Eat takeover by Dutch group Prosus

EU clears Just Eat takeover by Dutch group Prosus

The EU on Monday conditionally approved Dutch investment group Prosus's bid to buy Just Eat Takeaway.com for 4.1 billion euros ($4.8 billion).

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Injured skipper Callender still in Wales squad for Women's Rugby World Cup

Injured skipper Callender still in Wales squad for Women's Rugby World Cup

Wales co-captain Alex Callender has been included in her country's Women's Rugby World Cup squad despite suffering an ankle injury earlier this month.

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Gazans mourn Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel

Gazans mourn Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel

Gazans gathered on Monday for the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff members and a sixth reporter killed in an Israeli strike, with Israel calling one of them a "terrorist" affiliated with Hamas.

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Colombia presidential hopeful dies after June rally shooting

Colombia presidential hopeful dies after June rally shooting

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family said Monday, as the attack rekindled fears of a return to the nation's violent past.

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Stocks cautious before tariff updates, US data

Stocks cautious before tariff updates, US data

Equity markets traded cautiously Monday as investors eyed a week dominated by speculation over US inflation data, a prolonged pause on Washington's tariffs on China and a US-Russia summit.

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India look to break 'final barrier' in Women's World Cup

India look to break 'final barrier' in Women's World Cup

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team was determined to break the "final barrier" and lift their first Women's World Cup cricket title this year after missing out twice previously.

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Springboks move captain Kolisi to No 8 for Australia opener

Springboks move captain Kolisi to No 8 for Australia opener

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi will start at No 8 for the first time in a Test when they begin their Rugby Championship defence in Johannesburg on Saturday against Australia.

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Mourners gather in Gaza for funeral of Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel

Mourners gather in Gaza for funeral of Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel

Gazans gathered on Monday for the funeral of five Al Jazeera staff members and a sixth reporter killed in an Israeli strike, with Israel calling one of them a "terrorist" affiliated with Hamas.

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Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea

Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.

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