Philippine flooding centre stage at Marcos state of nation speech
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos blasted "useless and crumbling" flood control projects in a state of the nation address Monday that focused on domestic issues after a months-long feud with his vice president.
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Thailand and Cambodia agree truce after five days of fighting
Thailand and Cambodia's leaders agreed to an "unconditional" ceasefire Monday, after five days of combat along their jungle-clad frontier that has killed at least 36 people.
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Israeli settlers attack West Bank Christian village
Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian Christian village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank overnight, torching cars and spray-painting threatening graffiti, a witness and the Palestinian Authority said Monday.
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Food arrives in Gaza after Israel pauses some fighting
Truckloads of food reached hungry Gazans on Monday after Israel promised to open secure aid routes, but humanitarian agencies warned vast amounts more were needed to stave off starvation.
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Starmer to press Trump on Gaza, trade in Scotland talks
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will press Donald Trump on ending "the unspeakable suffering" in Gaza, and also talk trade, when they meet Monday at the US president's golf resort in Scotland, Downing Street said.
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Jamie Overton added to England squad for fifth Test against India
England have added fast-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their squad for this week's decisive fifth Test against India at the Oval.
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China to offer childcare subsidies in bid to boost birth rate
China's government will offer subsidies to parents to the tune of $500 per child under the age of three per year, Beijing's state media said Monday, as the world's second most populous nation faces a looming demographic crisis.
Read moreFrance petition against bee-killing pesticide tops two million backers
A student-led petition against a chemical deadly to bees reached more than two million signatures in France on Monday, increasing pressure on the president not to sign a bill allowing its use into law.
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Artists, scientists breathe life into prehistoric woman
With her clear blue eyes and slightly nervous gaze, the reconstructed bust of Mos'anne -- a woman who lived around 10,500 years ago -- is uncannily lifelike.
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Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu
Celebrated French chef Alain Passard has made history once again.
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