Filipino farmers struggle as drought and heatwave hits
Filipino farmer Daniel Velasco pumps water from a well in a desperate attempt to save his wilting vegetables, as a scorching heatwave and the worst drought in years hits crops.
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G7 urged to be 'bold' in climate hotspot Italy
G7 environment ministers gathered in Turin on Monday for two days of talks, as the UN warned "excuses" for failing to take bold actions on climate change were "not acceptable".
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England rugby star Billy Vunipola arrested in Mallorca: reports
England and Saracens forward Billy Vunipola has been tasered and arrested following an alleged violent incident in Mallorca, Spanish reports said on Monday.
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Blinken promotes Gulf Arab defence in sign to Israel and Iran
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Monday for tighter defence integration among Gulf Arabs in response to Iran, part of efforts to encourage moderation by Israel by dangling the prospect of better ties with the region.
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With motorbikes banned, Yangon delivery riders struggle in heatwave
Delivery rider Than Toe Aung pedals his bicycle through a punishing heatwave in Myanmar's commercial capital Yangon, where scooters and motorbikes are banned.
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Scotland's first minister to resign: media
Humza Yousaf is poised to resign as Scotland's first minister before he faces two confidence votes this week, British media reported on Monday.
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Xi, Macron to discuss Ukraine during China leader's visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to make a state visit to France on May 6 and 7, Paris announced on Monday, with wars in Ukraine and the Middle East expected to be high on the agenda.
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African players in Europe: Gueye clinches survival for Everton
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye assured Everton of Premier League football next season by scoring the goal that beat Brentford 1-0 at the weekend.
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Kenya dam bursts, killing at least 42: governor
At least 42 people died when a dam burst its banks near a town in Kenya's Rift Valley, the local governor told AFP on Monday, as heavy rains and floods battered the country.
Read moreHamas delegation due in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
A Hamas delegation was due Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought truce in Gaza and hostage release after almost seven months of war.
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