In France's north, winegrowers bet on a warmer future
In a green valley in Normandy, rows of grapevines stretch across slopes where an apple orchard once stood.
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Springboks switch Kolbe to full-back for third All Blacks Test
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made four predictable changes to the team that started a victory over New Zealand last weekend for the third Test on Saturday.
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Deadly virus stalks South Africa's sardines
The tide came in last week carrying thousands of dead sardines onto South Africa's south coast and by dawn, stretches of Gqeberha's shoreline were flecked with silver.
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Malaysia's Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens
Malaysia's Sarawak state plans cloud seeding operations in early September, officials said Monday, as smoke from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushes air quality to hazardous levels.
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South Korea women's football body probes 'period' insult
South Korea's women's football federation announced an investigation Monday over allegations a female referee insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun during a domestic game by saying she was menstruating.
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World leaders need to see rising oceans in Pacific: UN official
Leaders from the world's top economies should stand on a Pacific atoll to see the reality of record sea level rise, a top UN official said in Palau on Monday.
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Transitional Fashion Essentials for Autumn: Key Pieces from M&S and Joe Browns
As temperatures fluctuate between warm days and cooler evenings, updating a wardrobe for the changing seasons requires strategic layering rather than a complete overhaul. Fashion retailers are highlighting versatile transitional pieces that bridge the gap between summer lightness and autumn warmth, offering options from Marks & Spencer and Joe Browns designed to work across multiple weather conditions.
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Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Leak Suggests 12.5-Inch Display and Massive Battery
New information regarding Xiaomi’s upcoming Pad 9 Pro has surfaced, indicating significant hardware upgrades for the device. A tipster on Weibo claims the tablet will sport a larger 12.5-inch display and a substantial 11,000mAh battery. Additionally, reports suggest the device will rely on a Qualcomm processor rather than Xiaomi’s newly developed Xring O3 chipset.
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China's Xi and Iran's Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan, Putin expected
China's Xi Jinping and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian were in Kyrgyzstan for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, with Russia's Vladimir Putin expected later on Monday for the two-day event that will involve over a dozen other leaders.
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UK Homeowners Advised to Use Peppermint Tea Bags to Deter Spiders
With the arrival of colder, wetter autumn weather in Britain, homeowners are being advised to utilize used peppermint tea bags as a natural deterrent against spiders. As male spiders become more active during their mating season from late August to mid-October, they frequently seek shelter indoors, making this simple household remedy particularly relevant for keeping arachnids at bay.
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