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Asian markets track US losses on recession worries

Asian markets track US losses on recession worries

Asian markets fell on Monday as traders weighed the prospect of a global recession caused by central bank moves to fight inflation.

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North Korea conducts 'final-stage test' for spy satellite: state media

North Korea conducts 'final-stage test' for spy satellite: state media

North Korea carried out an "important final-stage test" for the development of a spy satellite, which it will complete by April next year, state media said on Monday.

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UK set for ruling on plan to deport migrants to Rwanda

UK set for ruling on plan to deport migrants to Rwanda

UK high court judges were on Monday due to rule on challenges to the British government's controversial policy of deporting migrants and asylum-seekers to Rwanda.

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Dutch expected to apologise for 250 years of slavery

Dutch expected to apologise for 250 years of slavery

The Netherlands looks set Monday to finally embark on a path leading to a formal apology for its tainted 250-year history of slavery.

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Magic get the better of Celtics again, Nets rally to beat Pistons

Magic get the better of Celtics again, Nets rally to beat Pistons

NBA top draft pick Paolo Banchero scored 31 points to lead surging Orlando to a 95-92 victory in Boston on Sunday, the Magic's second win over the Celtics in three days.

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Suffering Argentines explode with joy after 'epic' World Cup win

Suffering Argentines explode with joy after 'epic' World Cup win

Watching football icon Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory on Sunday made the economic suffering engulfing the country "worth it," according to ecstatic fans.

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US Capitol riot panel to meet, vote on Trump criminal referrals

US Capitol riot panel to meet, vote on Trump criminal referrals

Wrapping up an 18-month probe into last year's deadly attack on the US Capitol, lawmakers will convene Monday to vote on whether to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump and some of his closest aides.

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Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France

Deschamps to decide on future but outlook bright for Mbappe's France

Didier Deschamps said he would wait before deciding whether to remain as coach of France in the wake of their World Cup final defeat, but the future prospects remain bright for a side brimming with young talent and led by Kylian Mbappe.

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FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

FIFA readies 48-team World Cup as eyes turn to 2026

Forty-eight teams, three host countries, and potentially more than 100 games.

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Magic get the better of Celtics again

Magic get the better of Celtics again

Orlando rookie Paolo Banchero got off to a hot start on the way to 31 points on Sunday as the surging Magic beat the Boston Celtics for the second time in three days.

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