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Latin America’s age trap
China's silicon reckoning
Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?
Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
Unexpected economic twist
AI and the Future of Wealth
Spanish PM urges better prevention after deadly wildfire
Christopher Nolan returns with "The Odyssey" blockbuster
Only 'superstars' win Tour de France stages: French champ
Thailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 27
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Young fly-half Moyo to debut for Springboks against Wales
Sharks fly-half Vusi Moyo will debut for South Africa against Wales in a Nations Championship third round match in Durban on Saturday.
Health
MSF slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's health system
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Monday condemned what it called Russia's "deliberate strategy to destroy the healthcare system" in Ukraine, documenting a consistent pattern of attacks throughout the war.
Fentanyl trade unravels
Russia’s dollar pivot
Israel riled by US-Iran pact
Red sea gambit with Eritrea
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Springboks back Ntlabakanye call-up despite doping probe
South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Monday he backed Asenathi Ntlabakanye after the prop was called up to the squad for the first time since testing positive for a non-performance enhancing substance in August.
Thousands evacuated as typhoon bears down on Philippines
Thousands were evacuated in coastal provinces of the Philippines on Monday, ahead of a typhoon due to make landfall in a region hit by some of the country's deadliest storms.
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Christian, Muslim Nigerians push back on threatened US strikes
Nigerians across the religious spectrum pushed back Monday on US President Donald Trump's threats of military intervention over the killing of Christians in the country.
Sports
Nigeria's Rivers United paired with African champions Pyramids
Nigerian hopefuls Rivers United will face title-holders Pyramids of Egypt after the CAF Champions League group draw was made in Johannesburg on Monday.
Sports
India women cricketers hail new era but challenges remain
India's historic Women's World Cup victory has sparked an excitement which it is hoped will inspire the next generation and draw new fans to the sport.
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'Heroic' worker praised as man charged over UK train stabbings
A man has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing on a London-bound train, as a critically wounded train worker was hailed Monday as a hero for stepping in to protect passengers.
Sports
India announces $5.75 million reward for women cricket World Cup winners
India's cricket board on Monday announced a cash reward of $5.75 million for the women's team after their triumphant World Cup campaign.
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Spain regional leader resigns, a year after deadly floods
The heavily criticised leader of Spain's Valencia region said on Monday he was stepping down, a year after the area was hit by floods that were the country's deadliest natural disaster in a generation.
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Video game creators fear AI could grab the controller
Generative artificial intelligence models capable of dreaming up ultra-realistic characters and virtual universes could make for cheaper, better video games in future, but the emerging technology has artists and developers on edge.
Sports
International cricket returns to Faisalabad with Pakistan-South Africa ODIs
International cricket is set to return to Faisalabad's Iqbal Stadium after 17 years with the three-match one-day international series between Pakistan and South Africa from Tuesday.
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Afghan govt says quake kills 20, injures over 500
A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.
Nature
'We're all too rich,' says photo legend Martin Parr
British documentary photographer Martin Parr says the world has never been more in need of satire like that in his images because many people are too wealthy and their lifestyle is unsustainable.
Sports
Shafali Verma: India's World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy
Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history.
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Afghanistan quake kills 20, injures over 300: health ministry
A strong earthquake killed at least 20 people in northern Afghanistan, authorities said Monday, just months after another deadly tremor that left the country reeling.
Sports
India hails maiden women's World Cup cricket title as game-changer
India celebrated a watershed moment in its sporting history Monday after the women's cricket team won their first World Cup crown, with greats of the game saying it would inspire future generations.
Nature
Local fabrics, fibres shine at eco-centred Lagos Fashion Week
Four days ahead of her show at Lagos Fashion Week, the sewing machines at Abasiekeme Ukanireh's workshop were still buzzing.
Sports
Spalletti bidding to revive Juve and reputation ahead of Sporting visit in Champions League
Luciano Spalletti begins his Champions League salvage operation with Juventus on Tuesday night as the Italians face Sporting Lisbon in search of a first win in Europe this season.
Sports
Bouanga brace as LAFC beats Austin 4-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs
Los Angeles FC, fueled by two goals from Denis Bouanga and one apiece by Son Heung-min and Jeremy Ebobisse, beat Austin FC 4-1 on Sunday to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs.
Sports
'Golden age': Japan hails Yamamoto, Ohtani after Dodgers triumph
Japan revelled Monday in a "golden age" for the nation's baseball led by Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto after they played starring roles in the Los Angeles Dodgers winning back-to-back World Series.
Sports
Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain NBA's lone unbeaten team
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped New Orleans 137-106 and emerged from Sunday as the NBA's only remaining unbeaten team after losses for San Antonio and Chicago.
Things to know
Andrew to lose his last military rank: defence minister
The UK government said Sunday it would move to strip the former prince Andrew of his honorary title of vice-admiral, his last remaining military rank.
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Trump's global tariffs to face challenge before Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday on the legality of Donald Trump's unprecedented use of powers for sweeping global tariffs in a case striking at the heart of the president's economic agenda.
Sports
Barnstorming Bayern face acid test at reigning champions PSG
Bayern Munich's trip to holders Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday is a test to determine where they stand among the European elite this season.
Sports
Alonso shaping new Real Madrid on Liverpool return
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield to face his former side Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday after a nearly immaculate start to life in the Spanish capital.
Sports
Half Yours favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'
Half Yours heads into Tuesday's Melbourne Cup as short-priced favourite ahead of Valiant King and Al Riffa, setting the scene for a woman jockey to win Australia's "race that stops a nation" for only the second time.
Sports
Tonga rugby league star has surgery after 'seizure' against NZ
Tonga forward Eli Katoa was stable Monday after surgery following "seizure activity" during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand, his Australian club said.
Sports
Trent's return with Real Madrid reminds Liverpool of what they are missing
Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool on Tuesday with both player and his boyhood club struggling to adapt after his emotional departure for Real Madrid.
Culture
Tehran toy museum brings old childhood memories to life
Inside a restored house in central Tehran, toys from every era, from ancient Persia to Soviet Russia and the United States, share the same space, stirring childhood memories from long ago.
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Daughter of 'underground' pastor urges China for his release
When Grace Jin Drexel lost contact with her father in China weeks ago, her worries swiftly turned into fear -- he, alongside more than 20 others, had been detained in a national crackdown on his underground church.
Culture
Fire ravages French monastery dubbed 'Notre-Dame of the Ardennes'
A fire on Sunday tore through the ancient monastery of Mont-Dieu, destroying the centuries-old French heritage site's main building, the local mayor and firefighters told AFP.
Sports
Bills outlast Chiefs while NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers
Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns and threw for another to spark the Buffalo Bills over Kansas City 28-21 on Sunday while the NFL-best Indianapolis Colts were upset at Pittsburgh.
Sports
NBA champion Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain unbeaten
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in just three quarters as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 on Sunday to push their season-opening win streak to 7-0.
Sports
Eliud Kipchoge unveils plan to run 7 marathons on 7 continents
Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he'll run seven marathons on seven continents over the next two years to raise funds for causes he believes in -- even as he continues to race at the elite level.
Sports
Milan deny Roma top spot in Serie A, Inter beat Verona
Strahinja Pavlovic scored the only goal as AC Milan edged Roma 1-0 to prevent the capital club from taking top spot in Serie A on Sunday, while Inter Milan needed a late own goal to beat Verona.
Sports
Lens back up to third in Ligue 1 as Lyon held at Brest
Lens shrugged off a midweek loss to beat Lorient 3-0 on Sunday and stay within two points of Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain, while Lyon lost ground after drawing away to Brest.
Sports
NFL-best Colts fall to Steelers, Packers lose to Carolina
Aaron Rodgers threw for 203 yards and a touchdown while Pittsburgh dominated defensively as the Steelers stunned the NFL-best Indianapolis Colts 27-20 on Sunday while Green Bay lost to Carolina.
Sports
'Just the beginning' as India lift first Women's World Cup
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said her team's breakthrough Women's World Cup triumph on Sunday was "just the beginning" as they beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the tournament for the first time.
Sports
Will Still sacked by struggling Southampton
Southampton sacked manager Will Still on Sunday after just 16 games in charge with the Saints languishing just outside the Championship relegation zone.
Sports
Malinin wins Skate Canada crown with stunning free skate
Two-time world champion Ilia Malinin won the Skate Canada grand prix men's title with a dazzling free skate in Saskatoon on Sunday, capturing his 12th straight international title as he continues to gear up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.