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French PM risks tumbling in hostile parliament vote

French PM risks tumbling in hostile parliament vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

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New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whale

New Zealand scientists dissect world's rarest whale

New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented.

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Allen does it all in Bills' snowy NFL win over 49ers

Allen does it all in Bills' snowy NFL win over 49ers

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had fun in the snow as his team produced an offensive avalanche to blow away the San Francisco 49ers 35-10 in the NFL on Sunday.

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Landmark climate case to open at top UN court

Landmark climate case to open at top UN court

The United Nations' top court will start unprecedented hearings on Monday aimed at setting legal guidelines for how countries should protect the planet against climate change and help vulnerable nations combat its devastating impact.

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Sixth Greenland hearing for anti-whaling activist Watson

Sixth Greenland hearing for anti-whaling activist Watson

A Greenland court will decide on Monday whether to further extend the four-month-long detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, pending a decision on his extradition to Japan.

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UN chief defends plastic pollution talks after collapse

UN chief defends plastic pollution talks after collapse

The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without agreement.

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Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-US House speaker Pelosi

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-US House speaker Pelosi

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te discussed "China's military threats" towards the island in a call with former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, his spokeswoman said in Hawaii, Lai's first stop on a Pacific trip that has enraged Beijing.

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Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency

Biden pardons son Hunter in final weeks of US presidency

US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases, despite assurances that he would not intervene in his legal troubles.

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Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles

Asian markets rise as China data provides hope but euro struggles

Equities rose across Asia on Monday following another record day on Wall Street, with traders also cheered by data suggesting China's economic malaise is showing signs of easing.

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Cavs get 'statement' win over Celtics in showdown of NBA's best

Cavs get 'statement' win over Celtics in showdown of NBA's best

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers avenged a heartbreaking loss with a 115-111 victory over Boston on Sunday in a matchup of the NBA's top teams.

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