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Stocks mixed ahead of week's key US inflation data

Stocks mixed ahead of week's key US inflation data

Stock markets fluctuated Monday as investors looked ahead to key US inflation data later in the week for clues on next interest-rate move by the Federal Reserve.

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Experts question Albania's AI-generated minister

Experts question Albania's AI-generated minister

Last week, Albania announced that an AI-generated minister would take charge of a new public tenders portfolio.

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Philippine protest arrests leave parents seeking answers

Philippine protest arrests leave parents seeking answers

Anxious Filipino parents braved the rain outside Manila's police headquarters Monday, after more than 200 people -- including dozens of children -- were arrested in clashes that erupted during weekend anti-corruption demonstrations.

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New boss of Germany's crisis-hit railways vows 'new start'

New boss of Germany's crisis-hit railways vows 'new start'

The new chief of Germany's beleaguered rail network vowed Monday to make a new start, with the state-owned operator widely criticised for deteriorating services.

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Just not cricket: how India-Pakistan tensions spill onto the pitch

Just not cricket: how India-Pakistan tensions spill onto the pitch

India and Pakistan's refusal to shake hands during their Asia Cup cricket matches bent the code of the so-called "gentleman's game", as sport once again served as a proxy battlefield.

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PSG star Dembele expected to beat Yamal to Ballon d'Or

PSG star Dembele expected to beat Yamal to Ballon d'Or

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati could win a third consecutive women's prize.

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Burberry returns to London's top shares index

Burberry returns to London's top shares index

British luxury fashion label Burberry rejoined London's FTSE 100 on Monday, one year after exiting the top-tier stock index, and ahead of unveiling its latest collection at London Fashion Week.

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French town halls fly Palestinian flag despite government warning

French town halls fly Palestinian flag despite government warning

Almost two dozen town halls in France were on Monday flying the Palestinian flag from their entrances in defiance of an interior ministry warning not to do so ahead of the recognition of a Palestinian state by President Emmanuel Macron.

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China prepares to evacuate 400,000 as super typhoon makes landfall in Philippines

China prepares to evacuate 400,000 as super typhoon makes landfall in Philippines

The Chinese city of Shenzhen began preparing to evacuate 400,000 people while residents of the northern Philippines sought shelter from gale-force winds Monday as Super Typhoon Ragasa continued on a collision course with southern China.

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Japan PM candidate vows 'Nordic' gender balance

Japan PM candidate vows 'Nordic' gender balance

The only woman in the leadership race for Japan's ruling party vowed Monday to improve the gender balance in her cabinet to "Nordic" levels and to ensure "peaceful" coexistence with foreigners.

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