Toxic 'time bomb' threatens Mekong river basin
Thai fisherman Somdet Singthong steered his metal skiff across the brown waters of the Mekong river, resigned to the pollution that has put his health and lifelong source of livelihood at risk.
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UN chief to visit gang-plagued Haiti in solidarity with victims
UN chief Antonio Guterres will visit gang-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday to show solidarity with victims of violence in the impoverished Caribbean nation long plagued by political, economic and security woes.
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Iraq coach urges outsiders to 'shock the world'
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said there is no room for fear as his unfancied side prepare to face Erling Haaland and Norway in their first World Cup match in 40 years.
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EU nears finish line on US tariff deal
The European Parliament is set on Tuesday to give a final sign off to implement a tariff deal with the United States as it seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations.
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With Zelensky present, G7 seeks to 'do something' on Ukraine
The G7 group of leading powers will hold talks on Tuesday with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Ukraine with US leader Donald Trump saying that "maybe we can do something" after over four years of war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion.
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EU kicks off first phase of membership negotiations with Ukraine
The European Union on Monday moved Ukraine's bid to join onto the next stage after a long delay -- but Kyiv still has a long and tricky path ahead to becoming a full member.
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Ukraine offers lucrative fixed-term army contracts to woo recruits
Ukraine announced an overhaul of its army recruitment system on Monday, offering lucrative contracts and clearly defined terms of service in a bid to attract new recruits.
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Netanyahu says will run in upcoming Israeli elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he intended to run in elections scheduled for later this year, as he faced domestic criticism over his wartime leadership.
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Hundreds protest Iran's 'regime team' ahead of World Cup opener
Hundreds of anti-regime protesters gathered outside the stadium in Los Angeles where Iran will take on New Zealand in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup on Monday.
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US says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
The United States said Monday that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, and insisted Tehran would have to fulfill its commitments before getting any economic benefits.
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