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Mining giants Vale, BHP propose $25 bn settlement over Brazil dam collapse

Mining giants Vale, BHP propose $25 bn settlement over Brazil dam collapse

Mining giants Vale and BHP have proposed paying a nearly $25 billion settlement over a 2015 dam collapse in Brazil that killed 19 people and flooded dozens of towns, Vale said Monday.

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Indonesia wait for Olympic football goes on after Uzbekistan defeat

Indonesia wait for Olympic football goes on after Uzbekistan defeat

Indonesia were knocked out of the Under-23 Asian Cup Monday after a 2-0 semi-final defeat to Uzbekistan, forcing the archipelago nation to wait for qualification to the Olympic men's football tournament for what would be the second time in its history.

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Wembanyama in France: NBA Spurs to play Pacers in Paris in January

Wembanyama in France: NBA Spurs to play Pacers in Paris in January

French NBA rookie superstar Victor Wembanyama will play in Paris next season when the San Antonio Spurs face Indiana there on January 23 and 25, the league said on Monday.

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Scotland's leader Yousaf quits after a year

Scotland's leader Yousaf quits after a year

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf announced his resignation Monday ahead of two confidence votes this week sparked by his ditching of junior coalition partners in a row over climate policy.

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G7 reportedly agrees end date for coal-fired power plants

G7 reportedly agrees end date for coal-fired power plants

G7 energy ministers have agreed a time frame for phasing out coal-fired power plants, a British minister said Monday, as the UN warned "excuses" for failing to take bold actions on climate change were "not acceptable".

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French actor Depardieu held for questioning over alleged sexual assault

French actor Depardieu held for questioning over alleged sexual assault

French police on Monday detained screen legend Gerard Depardieu for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault, a source close to the case said.

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German ex-soldier admits spying for Russia as trial opens

German ex-soldier admits spying for Russia as trial opens

A German former soldier on Monday admitted he had spied for Russia at the start of his trial, saying he wanted to avoid the escalation of the war in Ukraine.

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Premier League clubs agree new spending cap - reports

Premier League clubs agree new spending cap - reports

Premier League clubs have reportedly agreed in principle to introduce a spending cap to limit the gap in financial muscle between sides at the top and bottom of the English top flight.

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England rugby star Billy Vunipola convicted of assault in Mallorca

England rugby star Billy Vunipola convicted of assault in Mallorca

England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola was convicted of assault and injuring a police officer in Mallorca, a Spanish court said Monday.

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Walrus dies from bird flu on Arctic island: researcher

Walrus dies from bird flu on Arctic island: researcher

The first case of a walrus dying from bird flu has been detected on one of Norway's Arctic islands, a researcher said Monday.

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