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UK PM Sunak promises action against Chinese cyberattacks

UK PM Sunak promises action against Chinese cyberattacks

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday the UK would do what was necessary to protect itself from a cyberattack by China, as Beijing-linked hackers were expected to be accused of recent security breaches.

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Sales of new US homes edge down unexpectedly in February

Sales of new US homes edge down unexpectedly in February

US new home sales ticked down surprisingly in February, according to government data released Monday, after January's rate was revised higher.

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Spain not a racist country, says Carvajal before Brazil friendly

Spain not a racist country, says Carvajal before Brazil friendly

Spain defender Dani Carvajal said Monday his country was not racist ahead of a friendly against Brazil arranged to support the fight against racism.

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Boeing CEO to step down as safety concerns mount

Boeing CEO to step down as safety concerns mount

Boeing announced Monday a leadership shakeup headlined by the departure of CEO Dave Calhoun as the aviation giant faces heavy scrutiny following safety incidents and manufacturing issues.

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UK homes have worst value for money in developed world: study

UK homes have worst value for money in developed world: study

Britain's housing stock offers the poorest value for money among advanced nations, according to a study published Monday warning that the crisis-hit sector will loom large over this year's election.

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Hong Kong's popular Octopus card expands to mainland China

Hong Kong's popular Octopus card expands to mainland China

Hong Kong's popular Octopus tap-and-go card will be accepted on public transport in more than 336 mainland Chinese cities from Tuesday, the e-payment company has announced.

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UN Security Council to try again for 'immediate ceasefire' vote

UN Security Council to try again for 'immediate ceasefire' vote

The UN Security Council on Monday was again set to attempt adopting a text calling for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, as the veto-wielding United States shows signs of tempering its rigid Israel backing.

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Trump faces double legal dramas in New York

Trump faces double legal dramas in New York

Donald Trump faces twin legal crises on Monday in New York, where he could see the possible seizure of his storied properties over a massive fine as he separately fights to delay a criminal trial even further.

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Troubled Boeing announces CEO Dave Calhoun to step down

Troubled Boeing announces CEO Dave Calhoun to step down

Boeing announced Monday that CEO Dave Calhoun would leave his post as the aviation giant faces increased scrutiny after a series of safety incidents and manufacturing issues.

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Nine wounded in Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Nine wounded in Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Nine people including a teenage girl were wounded Monday after Ukrainian air defence systems downed two Russian missiles over the capital, sending metal debris crashing to the ground.

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