Biden takes political risk with Iran prisoner swap
US President Joe Biden hailed a prisoner swap with Iran as cause for celebration Monday, but Republican criticism makes the deal politically risky ahead of the 2024 election.
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Marine heatwaves last longer in deeper water: study
Marine heatwaves may last longer and be more intense in deeper water, potentially threatening sensitive species as climate change makes the extreme events more frequent, researchers said on Monday.
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Convicted paedophile football coach dies in UK prison
Former football coach Barry Bennell, who was convicted of a series of child sex offences, has died in prison, Britain's Ministry of Justice confirmed on Monday.
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Beijing summons German envoy over FM's 'dictator' comment
Beijing summoned the German ambassador to China after Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called President Xi Jinping a "dictator", Berlin said Monday, in the latest flare-up of tensions between the countries.
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Ukraine says punctured Russian defence lines near Bakhmut
Kyiv said Monday its forces had broken through Russia's defensive lines near the war-battered town of Bakhmut, one of the key axes of a slow-moving but high-stakes Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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UK police say sex assault claim lodged against Russell Brand
Police in London on Monday said they had received a report of alleged sexual assault, after media revelations about the British comedian and actor Russell Brand.
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UN refugee chief seeks inclusion, not quick fixes, as needs grow
As the world faces an unprecedented number of refugees and a backlash grows in Europe, a top UN official is warning against the political push for quick fixes.
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Super Rugby franchise Drua firing Fiji's progress at Rugby World Cup
Fiji ended a 69-year hoodoo by securing a crucial World Cup win over Australia on Sunday, confirming their status as many people's dark horses for the tournament in France.
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Pope sounds alarm on 'ecological catastrophe' at UN sidelines
Pope Francis called for humanity to unify in the face of climate disaster "before it's too late" during an address on the sidelines of the United Nations on Monday.
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UN nuclear chief urges Iran to allow inspectors
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Monday urged Iran to reconsider its decision to deny access to top UN inspectors, telling AFP that failure to cooperate will carry severe consequences.
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