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BRICS leaders denounce protectionism, tariff 'blackmail'

BRICS leaders denounce protectionism, tariff 'blackmail'

Leaders of the 11-member BRICS bloc railed against economic protectionism and "tariff blackmail" during a virtual meeting Monday held amid a damaging trade war with US President Donald Trump.

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Argentina's Milei to join far-right rally in Madrid

Argentina's Milei to join far-right rally in Madrid

Argentine President Javier Milei will attend a far-right rally in Madrid this weekend, the organisers announced on Monday, a year after he caused a diplomatic spat with inflammatory comments on a previous visit.

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Germany's VW, China's BYD face off at Munich auto show

Germany's VW, China's BYD face off at Munich auto show

Europe's top car manufacturer Volkswagen presented a series of more affordable electric vehicles Monday as Chinese EV titan BYD said it would start producing a cut-price model on the continent.

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Teen arrested after two Turkish police officers shot dead

Teen arrested after two Turkish police officers shot dead

Two officers were killed and two others wounded in a shooting attack on a police station near the Turkish city of Izmir on Monday, with a 16-year-old suspect arrested, officials said.

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Lawyers caught in Turkey's crackdown on opposition

Lawyers caught in Turkey's crackdown on opposition

Turkish lawyers defending human rights or representing clients who challenge state policies have found themselves increasingly caught in the crossfire of the crackdown on its main opposition party.

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Private hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Armani

Private hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Armani

Close friends and family of late fashion legend Giorgio Armani paid their final respects Monday at a small, private funeral in the village in northern Italy where his parents are buried.

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Nepal police open fire, killing 17 protesting social media ban

Nepal police open fire, killing 17 protesting social media ban

Nepal police on Monday opened fire, killing at least 17 people as thousands of young protesters took to the streets of Kathmandu demanding the government lift a social media ban and tackle corruption.

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African Union chief calls for more 'climate justice' funds

African Union chief calls for more 'climate justice' funds

Africa, which emits only four percent of greenhouse gases but suffers disproportionately from the impact of global warming, called Monday for more funding for adaptation in the name of "climate justice".

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French PM set to fall after warning on 'life-threatening' debt

French PM set to fall after warning on 'life-threatening' debt

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was set to fall in a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, warning in a final speech that the country was facing a "life-threatening" crisis over its debt.

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UN nuclear watchdog says hopes for inspections deal with Iran soon

UN nuclear watchdog says hopes for inspections deal with Iran soon

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday that he was hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran on a full resumption of inspections of its sites in the "next few days", warning that "not much" time was left.

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