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PM calls for curfews in France as govt grapples with unrest

PM calls for curfews in France as govt grapples with unrest

The French prime minister called for localised curfews on Monday, as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem public discontent that over the weekend saw mass cost-of-living demonstrations spill over into some of the worst street violence in recent years.

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Putin, Xi and Trump could meet at APEC summit: Kremlin

Putin, Xi and Trump could meet at APEC summit: Kremlin

The Russian, Chinese and US presidents, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, could potentially meet at an upcoming Asia-Pacific summit in China, the Kremlin said on Monday.

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Man City's Semenyo out for up to eight weeks

Man City's Semenyo out for up to eight weeks

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo is set to be out of action for up to eight weeks with a leg injury, manager Enzo Maresca said on Monday.

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Microsoft exits data centre deal in blow to UK AI ambitions

Microsoft exits data centre deal in blow to UK AI ambitions

Microsoft confirmed Monday that it has pulled out of a UK AI data centre deal with British start-up Nscale, in a blow to the country's artificial intelligence ambitions.

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Australian lawmaker critically hurt in 'violent' vehicle attack

Australian lawmaker critically hurt in 'violent' vehicle attack

Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was being treated in hospital for critical injuries on Monday after being struck deliberately by a car in what officials described as a "violent" attack.

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European stocks retreat as France violence spreads

European stocks retreat as France violence spreads

Paris and Milan equities led a retreat across European stock markets Monday as escalating violence across France and street clashes in Italy's financial capital fuelled concerns over elevated debt.

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England women's coach Wiegman signs two-year contract extension

England women's coach Wiegman signs two-year contract extension

England women's head coach Sarina Wiegman has signed a two-year contract extension taking her through until the end of the 2029 women's European Championship, the Football Association announced Monday.

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North Korea warns 'grave situation' prevailing along border

North Korea warns 'grave situation' prevailing along border

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader said Monday that "a grave situation is prevailing" along the Southern border, according to state media, and Pyongyang was considering deploying "more tactical strike means" to the area.

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Louvre blocked as France grapples with unrest

Louvre blocked as France grapples with unrest

Protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as French authorities scrambled to stem public discontent fuelling mass cost-of-living demonstrations that over the weekend spilled over into some of the worst street violence in recent years.

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Raya proud of Arsenal's 'incredible' reaction after third straight win

Raya proud of Arsenal's 'incredible' reaction after third straight win

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya says the way the Premier League champions bounced back from their surprise defeat by Brighton last month with three straight wins since the international break has been "incredible".

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