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Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded

Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strikes

Cool Japan: Human fridge chills workers in extreme heat

Australia's top music charts ban AI songs

Tens of thousands flee fire near US city of Reno

Despair and anger erupt after deadly Guinea landfill collapse

Nevada sues US govt over cuts to Colorado River access

Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured

'Special' Chelsea forwards inspire Alonso's winning start

Federer looks forward to brief return to Arthur Ashe stadium

Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut

US removes Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list

Palmeiras agree to sell Allan to Manchester City: source

Saudi Arabia to invest $7 bn in theme parks near Paris: French presidency

French tourist dies after getting stuck in scorching Death Valley

A French tourist who became stranded on a remote road in Death Valley -- routinely one of the hottest places on Earth -- died as temperatures soared to a punishing 116F (47C), the US National Park Service said.

Vuelta stage three abandoned in dangerous weather conditions

Stage three of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned inside the final few kilometres because of a dangerous hailstorm on Monday.

Banned Vondrousova appeals doping suspension to CAS

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has appealed against her four-year doping suspension to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the international body said on Monday.

Carse dropped from England squad after nightclub incident

Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is investigated by the Cricket Regulator, in the latest off-field setback for England.

Empire State Building climbers kiss outside court after viral proposal

A couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building and got engaged appeared in a New York court Monday, before giving each other a lingering kiss in full view of the world's media.

WeGolden Receives Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 Recognition from TrustFinance Awards

WeGolden has received the Best Gold Trading Platform Asia 2026 recognition from the TrustFinance Performance Awards, highlighting its gold-focused trading environment, platform capabilities, and accessibility across supported Asian markets.

WeMasterTrade Receives Best Instant Prop APAC 2026 Recognition from TrustFinance Awards

WeMasterTrade has received the Best Instant Prop APAC 2026 recognition from the TrustFinance Performance Awards, highlighting its Instant Funding model, flexible prop trading structure, and accessibility across the Asia-Pacific region.

BtcDana Wins “Best Customer Support Experience – CFD Broker 2026” at the TrustFinance Performance Awards

The recognition highlights BtcDana’s round-the-clock assistance, structured support model, and accessible customer resources.

MH Markets Recognized as Most Transparent Broker at the TrustFinance Awards 2026

MH Markets has been recognized as Most Transparent Broker at the TrustFinance Performance Awards 2026, one of the recognition programs under TrustFinance Awards, acknowledging the company's commitment to transparency, accessible client information, and responsible brokerage practices.

Belgian pie-thrower, scourge of celebrities, dies at 80

Belgian comedian Noel Godin, who made a name throwing custard pies at celebrities from French film legend Jean-Luc Godard to tech titan Bill Gates, has died at the age of 80, his partner told AFP Monday.

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