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Seoul, Tokyo lead Asian plunge as tech stocks suffer fresh rout

'Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed

More than skin deep: Dutch abuse victims erase forced tattoos

AI cameras spot suicide attempts in South Korea's capital

Documentary on Stan Lee's final years faced industry opposition, filmmaker says

Fritz takes 250th hardcourt win in ATP Washington opener

West Indies lead Pakistan by 155 at close of third day

US singer D4vd to stand trial in killing of teenage girl

Ramsay-Peaty beaten again as Australia reign supreme in Commonwealth pool

IMF boss hails 'much sounder' Argentine economy under Milei

Ramsay-Peaty to learn lessons for LA after missing out on Commonwealth gold

Spain wildfire burns campsite to ash, leaving tears and despair

Magaly Vargas sobbed as she stared down at the square of grey ash where her caravan once stood.

Commonwealth Games as 'training day', says Olympic champion McClenaghan

Olympic gymnastics champion Rhys McClenaghan dismissed the Commonwealth Games as a "training day" after he failed to win a medal in the men's pommel final on Monday.

'Thrilled' 76ers sign James with eyes on NBA title run

LeBron James has signed a contract to play for the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced Monday, with managing owner Josh Harris "thrilled" about chances for their first NBA title since 1983.

Brazil's Amazonia theaters earn UNESCO World Heritage status

UNESCO on Monday added Brazil's Theatro da Paz and Teatro Amazonas to its World Heritage list.

Renault to face criminal trial in France over dieselgate

Renault will face a criminal trial in France on aggravated fraud charges over accusations that devices in its diesel cars were designed to cheat clean air laws, the public prosecutor's office told AFP.

Fury of fire-ravaged French village at being 'sacrificed' for millionaires' peninsula

The blaze that has incinerated the French countryside west of Bordeaux is burning alongside the smouldering rage of residents who believe their homes were "sacrificed" to protect the swanky Cap Ferret peninsula nearby instead.

Border crossings shut as heavy snow coats Argentine Andes

Heavy snowfall in the Argentine Andes has forced over 100 people to evacuate and stalled almost 1,000 trucks on snow-covered roads, while flights were rerouted Monday.

India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters

India's youth-led "cockroach" movement, whose nationwide protests forced the resignation of the education minister, urged authorities on Monday to release all detained demonstrators.

Singer Carly Simon diagnosed with Parkinson's: statement

American singer Carly Simon, known for hits like "You're So Vain," revealed on Monday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

LVMH says growth accelerates in second quarter

LVMH, the world's top luxury group, said Monday that sales growth accelerated in the second quarter as it beat analyst expectations with stable net profit in the first half of the year.

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