W.Africa bloc rejects Niger's three-year transition plan
West African nations have rejected a call by Niger's coup leaders for a three-year transition back to democracy, as the crisis-hit country's neighbours weigh whether to take military action.
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Ecuador votes to stop oil drilling in Amazon reserve
Ecuadorans have voted to stop an oil drilling project in an Amazon reserve, according to the results Monday of a referendum hailed as a historic example of climate democracy.
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England set for Vunipola and Farrell decisions on Tuesday
England are set to find out on Tuesday what impact, if any, disciplinary rulings on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will have for their Rugby World Cup campaign.
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Greenwood to leave Man Utd after abuse allegations
Manchester United and Mason Greenwood have mutually agreed for the forward to leave Old Trafford after he faced abuse allegations, the club announced Monday.
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Top US general meets Pope Francis, discusses Ukraine war
Top US military officer General Mark Milley met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday, discussing issues including the war in Ukraine.
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Spanish football boss apologises for kissing World Cup star
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Monday apologised for kissing star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the Women's World Cup.
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Stocks bounce despite China rate cut failing to ease worries
European and US stocks rebounded on Monday but Asian markets ended mixed after a Chinese rate cut failed to reassure investors worried about the outlook for the world's number two economy.
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Four arrested in Uganda over 'acts of homosexuality'
Ugandan police on Monday announced the arrest of four people for allegedly engaging in same-sex activity, three months after the introduction of draconian anti-gay legislation sparked international outrage.
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Syrians recall 'apocalypse' chemical attack, 10 years on
Syrians in the country's rebel-held north on Monday marked the 10-year anniversary of chemical attacks that killed more than 1,400 people near Damascus, one of the conflict's many horrors that went unpunished.
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France sizzles in late summer 'heat dome'
Tens of millions of people in France sweated through a late summer heatwave on Monday, with record temperatures expected in the wine-growing Rhone valley region and a forest fire also blazing in the southeast.
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