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Ex-security chief 'betrayed' Mexico, drugs trial hears

Ex-security chief 'betrayed' Mexico, drugs trial hears

A once-powerful Mexican government minister "betrayed" his country by engaging in the very drug trafficking he was in charge of stopping, US prosecutors told his trial Monday.

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Alleged German Hells Angels boss goes on trial in Spain

Alleged German Hells Angels boss goes on trial in Spain

A German went on trial in Spain on Monday for allegedly running a chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang on the holiday island of Mallorca that was involved in prostitution, drug trafficking and other organised crime.

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Brazil's Lula meets Fernandez as begins first international trip

Brazil's Lula meets Fernandez as begins first international trip

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived at the presidential palace in Buenos Aires on Monday as he began a first foreign trip since his election by meeting with Argentine counterpart Alberto Fernandez.

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Main line-up at Berlin film festival

Main line-up at Berlin film festival

The 73rd Berlinale, Europe's first major film festival of the year, starts next month with new movies from around the world screening in the main showcase.

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Lampard sacked as Everton boss: reports

Lampard sacked as Everton boss: reports

Relegation-threatened Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge at the Goodison Park club, British media reported on Monday.

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Earth's inner core may have started spinning other way: study

Earth's inner core may have started spinning other way: study

Far below our feet, a giant may have started moving against us.

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Italy says to boost energy ties with gas giant Algeria

Italy says to boost energy ties with gas giant Algeria

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed Monday to strengthen energy cooperation with Africa's top gas exporter Algeria, the latest European country seeking supply deals to help reduce reliance on Russia.

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Lewis Hamilton opens up about pain of racial abuse at school

Lewis Hamilton opens up about pain of racial abuse at school

Lewis Hamilton has spoken about how he had bananas thrown at him and was repeatedly called the N-word during a "traumatising" school career.

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How long can a healthy human live?

How long can a healthy human live?

The death of the world's oldest person at the age of 118 has reignited a debate that has divided scientists for centuries: is there a limit on how long a healthy human can live?

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S.Africa hails friendship with Russia amid Ukraine war

S.Africa hails friendship with Russia amid Ukraine war

South Africa said on Monday it was "friends" with Russia, as it hosted Russia's top diplomat for a visit that has sparked criticism against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine.

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