One migrant possibly missing after Channel tragedy: France
French authorities said on Monday one person could still be missing after six migrants died when their boat sank in the Channel as they tried to cross to England from France.
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Military intervention in Niger laden with risks: experts
The West African bloc ECOWAS is mulling military intervention to restore Niger's elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, after he was detained by members of his guard on July 26.
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French interior minister tests waters for presidential run
President Emmanuel Macron's tough-talking Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin is testing the waters for a crack at the French presidency in 2027, with a stark warning that far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen risks taking the Elysee if the wrong candidate stands.
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At least 24 killed in India after heavy rains
At least 24 people were killed, nine of them in a temple collapse, and dozens more were feared missing after intense rains caused floods and landslides in India, officials said Monday.
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Double France blow as Ntamack out of Rugby World Cup, Baille in doubt
France suffered a double blow less than a month before the hosts open the Rugby World Cup against New Zealand with fly-half Romain Ntamack ruled out with a knee injury and prop Cyril Baille in doubt with a calf problem.
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BBC sells historic Maida Vale Studios
The BBC announced on Monday that it has sold its historic Maida Vale Studios to a group including the German film score composer and music producer Hans Zimmer.
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Foxconn boss sees potential to invest billions in India
Taiwanese tech giant and key Apple supplier Foxconn said Monday it sees the potential to invest "several billion dollars" in India, with the firm looking to diversify its manufacturing away from China.
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England's Van Poortvliet to miss Rugby World Cup with ankle injury
England scrum-half Jack Van Poortvliet has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup after suffering an ankle injury.
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Little-known senator Kakar sworn in as new Pakistan PM
Little-known senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was sworn in Monday as Pakistan's caretaker prime minister to see the country through to an election due in months.
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Europe stocks edge higher as traders eye China property risks
European stocks mostly climbed on Monday, recovering from pre-weekend losses though traders were keeping a wary eye on the risks for China's property sector, which sent Asian markets into the red.
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