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Election campaigning kicks off in South Korea

Election campaigning kicks off in South Korea

The candidates vying to lead South Korea kicked off their official campaigns Monday ahead of a snap presidential election to replace the country's impeached ex-leader, removed over a thwarted martial law bid.

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UK hosts European ministers for Ukraine talks after ceasefire ultimatum

UK hosts European ministers for Ukraine talks after ceasefire ultimatum

The UK will on Monday host European ministers for "critical" talks on "repelling Russian aggression", two days after Ukraine's allies demanded that Moscow accept a ceasefire.

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Leo XIV gets down to business on first full week as pope

Leo XIV gets down to business on first full week as pope

Pope Leo XIV launches his first full week as leader of the world's Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top Vatican officials all set to meet the newly elected pontiff.

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White at the double as Whitecaps fight back against LAFC

White at the double as Whitecaps fight back against LAFC

Brian White scored both goals as the Vancouver Whitecaps fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

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Trump hails Air Force One 'gift' after Qatari luxury jet reports

Trump hails Air Force One 'gift' after Qatari luxury jet reports

Donald Trump on Sunday defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports he will accept a luxury Boeing jet from Qatar despite strict rules on presents for US presidents.

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'Tool for grifters': AI deepfakes push bogus sexual cures

'Tool for grifters': AI deepfakes push bogus sexual cures

Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia -- one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.

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US and China to publish details of 'substantial' trade talks in Geneva

US and China to publish details of 'substantial' trade talks in Geneva

The United States and China are set to provide details on Monday of the "substantial progress" made during talks in Switzerland over the weekend aimed at cooling trade tensions ignited by President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

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Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO

Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO

Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the city so far this year.

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Kiwi Fox wins PGA Myrtle Beach title in playoff

Kiwi Fox wins PGA Myrtle Beach title in playoff

New Zealand's Ryan Fox captured his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, chipping in for birdie at the first hole of a three-way playoff to win the Myrtle Beach Classic and book a spot in the PGA Championship.

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Thunder edge Nuggets to level NBA playoff series

Thunder edge Nuggets to level NBA playoff series

The Oklahoma City Thunder withstood Denver's second-half comeback bid to beat the Nuggets 92-87 on Sunday and level their NBA Western Conference semi-final series at two games apiece.

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