Biden to pass torch to Harris in bittersweet convention farewell
US President Joe Biden will give a bittersweet farewell address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, passing the torch to Kamala Harris as the party's nominee for November's election.
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New Zealand population growth stalls as Kiwis flee the nest
New Zealand's population growth has come to a near halt, official statistics showed Monday, as tens of thousands of people exit a spluttering economy for pastures new.
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Japan war shrine vandalised again with graffiti
A Tokyo shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's past militarism reported on Monday a second case of graffiti in three months.
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UN warns of 'unacceptable' level of violence against aid workers
The United Nations on Monday condemned the "unacceptable" level of violence becoming commonplace against humanitarian workers, a record 280 of whom were killed worldwide in 2023.
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Filipino mother's search for missing son in the spotlight
For 17 years, Edita Burgos has looked inside body bags, visited military camps, led street protests, and filed court cases in a desperate search for her missing son Jonas.
Read moreIndonesia leader reshuffles cabinet weeks before leaving office
Indonesian President Joko Widodo reshuffled his cabinet on Monday just weeks before he steps down in an effort to ease the transition to his successor, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, his office said.
Read moreSinner edges past Zverev to meet Tiafoe in Cincinnati final
Jannik Sinner ended his losing streak against Alexander Zverev with a 7-6 (11/9), 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) win on Sunday to set up a final in the Cincinnati Open against American Francis Tiafoe.
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Apes to stay at home as Malaysia tweaks 'orangutan diplomacy'
Malaysia is inviting countries that buy its palm oil to adopt orangutans but leave them in their natural habitat, local media reported, tweaking a plan that originally sought to send some abroad.
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France bids farewell to screen legend Alain Delon
As tributes for film legend Alain Delon poured in from around the globe following his death at 88, France was preparing on Monday its farewell to one of its greatest stars.
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Government cronies co-opt beloved Hungary lakeside, locals warn
Ringed by once-free beaches and green parks, Hungary's Lake Balaton has delighted generations of holidaymakers -- but now, locals warn, private developers are fencing off the sandy bays for rich visitors, with the nationalist government's blessing.
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