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Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump 

Bitcoin hits record above $109,000 awaiting Trump 

Bitcoin hit a record high above $109,000 on Monday as Donald Trump, who has signalled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector, prepares to be sworn in as US president.

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Israel-Hamas truce holding after first hostage-prisoner swap

Israel-Hamas truce holding after first hostage-prisoner swap

A fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war was holding Monday, following the dramatic exchange of three hostages for 90 Palestinian prisoners in an agreement aimed at ending more than 15 months of war in Gaza.

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Markets extend global rally as Trump-Xi talks boost sentiment

Markets extend global rally as Trump-Xi talks boost sentiment

Most Asian markets rose Monday following a rally on Wall Street and a record-breaking day in Europe, with sentiment boosted by positive talks between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping that soothed worries about the incoming US leader's second term.

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Sinner defies dizzy spells to reach Melbourne last eight

Sinner defies dizzy spells to reach Melbourne last eight

Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled dizzy spells on Monday in energy-sapping heat to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, admitting a long interruption when he accidentally broke the net was "big, big luck".

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Triumphant Trump set for return to power

Triumphant Trump set for return to power

Donald Trump will be sworn in for a historic second term as US president Monday, promising a new "golden age" for America as the world braces for a return of his unpredictable leadership.

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Djokovic row as ailing Sinner beats heat to reach Melbourne quarters

Djokovic row as ailing Sinner beats heat to reach Melbourne quarters

Novak Djokovic was at the centre of another Australian Open row on Monday while defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in fierce heat to battle into the quarter-finals.

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Sonego ends teenage qualifier Tien's Australian Open fairytale

Sonego ends teenage qualifier Tien's Australian Open fairytale

Teenage qualifier Learner Tien's Australian Open fairytale ended on Monday as Italy's Lorenzo Sonego blasted into his first Grand Slam quarter-final on his 26th attempt.

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Marcos denounces 'woke' sex education bill in Catholic Philippines

Marcos denounces 'woke' sex education bill in Catholic Philippines

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos denounced on Monday a proposed law to make sex education mandatory in schools in the conservative mainly Catholic nation, alleging it would teach four year-olds to pleasure themselves.

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Sinner beats heat and broken net to make Australian Open quarters

Sinner beats heat and broken net to make Australian Open quarters

Defending champion Jannik Sinner needed medical attention in energy-sapping heat and overcame a long interruption when he broke the net to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.

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Indonesia launches international carbon exchange

Indonesia launches international carbon exchange

Indonesia opened its carbon exchange to international buyers on Monday, aiming to raise funds to help meet ambitious domestic climate goals.

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