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Germany's Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph

Germany's Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will huddle Monday with his CDU party to discuss and digest their thumping defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD party in a state election in the ex-communist east.

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Philippine sensation Eala looks forward to Asian Games 'fun'

Philippine sensation Eala looks forward to Asian Games 'fun'

Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala said she can't wait to experience the "really fun environment" of the Asian Games after a battling defeat in the third round of the US Open.

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Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge

Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge

Nepal's flood disaster posed an unprecedented challenge, Australian rescue expert Arnold Dix said Monday, with multiple search operations underway in Himalayan hydropower tunnels.

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Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption

Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption

Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening on Monday after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded.

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Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion

Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion

When Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010, after leading the Italian outfit to Champions League glory, he was at the peak of his powers.

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Lonely woman director in Venice sees industry backsliding on gender

Lonely woman director in Venice sees industry backsliding on gender

When Danish director May el-Toukhy was selected for the top competition at the Venice Film Festival in July, she was the only female filmmaker in a 20-strong field -- with a movie "about the invisibility of women".

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Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government

Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale adjourned the Pacific nation's parliament indefinitely on Monday, after staring down a no-confidence vote closely watched by China and US allies.

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Tech firms rally on mixed day for Asian markets, with eyes on US inflation

Tech firms rally on mixed day for Asian markets, with eyes on US inflation

Tech firms rallied on a mixed day for Asian stocks Monday, with traders gearing up for a crucial week of events culminating in US inflation data that could determine the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.

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Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch again this season, says Dodgers manager

Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch again this season, says Dodgers manager

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch again this season, team manager Dave Roberts said Sunday.

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World number one An sends Asian Games warning with China hat-trick

World number one An sends Asian Games warning with China hat-trick

Badminton world number one An Se-young sent a warning for the Asian Games as she clinched her third China Masters title in a row in ominous fashion.

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