India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed a "record" victory on Monday in key elections in opposition-held West Bengal state after official trends and partial results showed a thumping majority for his Hindu nationalist party.
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Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany
America's NATO allies put a brave face Monday on a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, but warned it was proof Europe needs to step up for its own security, and fast.
Read moreIran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
Iran's navy fired 'warning shots' at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, state media said, after the American military sent cruisers into the Gulf as part of a plan to help trapped commercial vessels leave.
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Passengers isolating on cruise after Cape Verde ban over suspected virus deaths
Passengers are isolating aboard a cruise ship on which a suspected outbreak of hantavirus has killed three people, its operator said Monday, after Cape Verde refused them entry.
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Seoul, Taipei hit records on tech rally
Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, while oil prices rose as US warships entered the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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Famed cartoonist Chappatte calls medium a 'barometer' of freedom
Celebrated Swiss political cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Der Spiegel and other leading newspapers, said Monday his profession is on the "front line" of a battle for democracy.
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Three things we learned from the Miami Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli proved that age is no barrier and that he is on track to becoming a Formula One great with his stunning third straight career win.
Read moreLiverpool's troubled season 'unacceptable': Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool's troubled season has been "unacceptable" after a 3-2 defeat at Manchester United dented their push to qualify for the Champions League.
Read moreIran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide ships
Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United States would help guide ships through the waterway.
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Energy crisis fuels calls to cut methane emissions
World officials pushed Monday for faster action to reduce methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector, arguing it would both help slow climate change and boost energy security as the Middle East war chokes off supply.
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