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Ukraine says ousted Russian forces near Bakhmut and in south

Ukraine says ousted Russian forces near Bakhmut and in south

The Ukrainian military on Monday said it had pushed Russian forces out of pockets of territory along front lines in the east and south of the country, building on a gruelling counter-offensive launched two months ago.

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Stocks fizzle as traders eye China property risks

Stocks fizzle as traders eye China property risks

Global stocks made little headway on Monday as concerns over China's property sector dampened investor sentiment ahead of the release of US economic data.

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Russian central bank to meet on Tuesday as ruble tanks

Russian central bank to meet on Tuesday as ruble tanks

The Russian central bank said it would meet on Tuesday to discuss its key rate, after the ruble slid past 100 against the dollar Monday, its lowest level in over sixteen months.

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Argentina devalues peso after shock primary election result

Argentina devalues peso after shock primary election result

Argentine monetary authorities on Monday devalued the peso by around 20 percent in anticipation of a market backlash to the strong performance of far-right politician Javier Milei in a presidential primary election.

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Another Trump indictment looms as grand jury hears election case

Another Trump indictment looms as grand jury hears election case

Prosecutors investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the US state of Georgia were expected to begin presenting evidence to a grand jury Monday for what could be a sprawling, multi-defendant indictment.

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Clarence Avant, 'Godfather of Black Music,' dies at 92

Clarence Avant, 'Godfather of Black Music,' dies at 92

Clarence Avant, the entertainment executive who is counted among the music world's most impactful figures, died over the weekend, a statement from his family said Monday. He was 92 years old.

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Hawaii star chefs mount massive operation to feed fire survivors

Hawaii star chefs mount massive operation to feed fire survivors

When the devastating wildfire ripped through Hawaii's Lahaina community last week, some of the archipelago's most renowned chefs sprang into action to help as best they could: in the kitchen.

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Belgian pilots strike, cancelling 88 Ryanair flights

Belgian pilots strike, cancelling 88 Ryanair flights

Belgian pilots staged their latest strike against Ryanair on Monday, forcing the Irish operator to cancel 88 flights through Charleroi, one of its busiest European hubs.

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Death toll from heavy rain in north India rises sharply to almost 50

Death toll from heavy rain in north India rises sharply to almost 50

At least 49 people were killed, nine of them in a temple collapse, and dozens more were feared missing after intense rains caused floods and landslides in India, officials said Monday.

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French teen Fils gets first Davis Cup call-up

French teen Fils gets first Davis Cup call-up

French teenager Arthur Fils was handed his first call-up on Monday for France's Davis Cup team.

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