Bangladesh again closes schools nationwide due to heatwave
A Bangladeshi court ordered a nationwide shutdown of schools on Monday due to an ongoing heatwave, the day after the government sent millions of children back to class despite searing temperatures.
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Yen swings after hitting new 34-year low; stocks mixed
The yen swung in volatile trade Monday as it rebounded soon after hitting a 34-year low against the dollar, fuelling speculation Japanese authorities had intervened to support the currency for the first time since late 2022.
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Tearful Thiago Silva to leave Chelsea at end of season
Brazilian defender Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of the season after a "dream" four-year spell at Stamford Bridge.
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Last chance for global pandemic agreement talks
Countries returned to the negotiating table Monday for one last push to conclude an international agreement on how to handle future pandemics, with the most likely outcome being a slimmed-down accord that shelves some of the thorniest issues.
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Dozens killed as dam bursts in flood-hit Kenya
At least 45 people died when a dam burst its banks near a town in Kenya's Rift Valley, police said on Monday, as torrential rains and floods battered the country.
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French actor Depardieu held for questioning over alleged sexual assault: source
French police on Monday detained screen legend Gerard Depardieu for questioning after two women accused him of sexual assault, a source close to the case said.
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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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