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US Supreme Court hears major online music piracy case

US Supreme Court hears major online music piracy case

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday on whether internet service providers should be held liable for the online pirating of copyrighted music by their users.

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Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth

Pope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youth

Pope Leo XIV got a rockstar welcome from thousands of Lebanese youth on Monday, bringing them a message of hope on the second day of his visit to the crisis-hit country.

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Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer

Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer

Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer told AFP on Monday.

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ICC vows to stand firm amid US sanctions

ICC vows to stand firm amid US sanctions

The president of the International Criminal Court and key European members on Monday issued a defiant declaration of the tribunal's independence in the face of US sanctions against several of its top officials.

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Ukraine's Zelensky eyes Trump talks after 'progress'

Ukraine's Zelensky eyes Trump talks after 'progress'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he expected to discuss "key issues" with Donald Trump as the American-led push to end Russia's war on Ukraine accelerated, with the US president's envoy heading to Moscow.

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US to zero out tariffs on UK pharma under trade deal

US to zero out tariffs on UK pharma under trade deal

The United States on Monday exempted British pharmaceuticals from import tariffs under a unique deal which sees the UK increase spending on American drugs by 25 percent.

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Chelsea captain James says 10-man Blues 'dominated' Arsenal

Chelsea captain James says 10-man Blues 'dominated' Arsenal

Chelsea captain Reece James reckons his "dominant" side made a statement in holding Premier League leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw despite losing Moises Caicedo to a first-half red card.

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In contrast to Europe, Tesla sets sales records in Norway

In contrast to Europe, Tesla sets sales records in Norway

Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 11 months than any other brand in a whole year, according to statistics published on Monday, in contrast to the rest of Europe where the electric car brand run by Elon Musk has faced headwinds.

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Asia floods death toll tops 1,160 as troops aid survivors

Asia floods death toll tops 1,160 as troops aid survivors

The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,160 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors.

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DR Congo says latest Ebola outbreak is over

DR Congo says latest Ebola outbreak is over

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday declared an end to the latest outbreak of Ebola, which has caused at least 34 deaths since August.

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