Brazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years: study
Brazil's Amazon rainforest has shrunk by an area as big as Spain over four decades and is nearing a dangerous tipping point, according to monitoring data released Monday.
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US Senate poised to advance Trump aide's appointment at Fed
The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve's board -- as the clock ticks down to a key policy meeting.
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Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare for four wicket Asia Cup win
Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga's late cameo spared the former champions an embarrassing stumble.
Read moreArab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack
Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha on Monday following last week's deadly strike on Hamas members in the Qatari capital.
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Mbappe 'not anxious' over Champions League goal as Bellingham returns
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday thatr superstar striker Kylian Mbappe feels no anxiety to win the Champions League for the first time as Los Blancos prepare to face Marseille.
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Huge pot of Nigerian jollof rice sets Guinness record
Guinness World Records on Monday gave official recognition to Nigerian chef Hilda Baci in recognising her rice jollof, concocted in Lagos last Friday, as the world's largest ever.
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Heartbreak will help Arsenal's Champions League charge: Arteta
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said Monday his team's Champions League agony last season will help them in this season's campaign as they bid to win the competition for the first time.
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Europe stumped by Trump demands over Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump has demanded that allies stop buying Russian oil before he moves on punishing Moscow, and told them to hit China with tariffs.
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Cycling fears spread of race-halting protests after Vuelta chaos
Cycling was licking its wounds on Monday and wondering 'where next?' after a chaotic final day of the Vuelta a Espana which saw the concluding stage called off 50 kilometres shy of the capital and the winner crowned in a hotel car park.
Read moreUS, China reach 'framework' deal on TikTok ownership
The United States and China announced a "framework" deal on Monday to resolve their dispute over TikTok that calls for the Chinese-owned app to pass to US-controlled ownership.
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