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Bangladesh verdict due in ex-PM's crimes against humanity trial

Bangladesh verdict due in ex-PM's crimes against humanity trial

Bangladeshi judges will deliver their verdict on Monday in the crimes against humanity trial of fugitive former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, a highly anticipated ruling before the first polls since her overthrow.

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A pragmatic communist and a far-right leader: Chile's presidential finalists

A pragmatic communist and a far-right leader: Chile's presidential finalists

A consensus-driven communist and a far-right law-and-order candidate vowing mass migrant deportations will duel for president of Chile after topping a first round of voting on Sunday.

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England ready for World Cup after perfect campaign

England ready for World Cup after perfect campaign

England wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday.

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Cervical cancer vaccine push has saved 1.4 million lives: Gavi

Cervical cancer vaccine push has saved 1.4 million lives: Gavi

A three-year campaign to bring vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) to low-income countries has prevented 1.4 million cervical cancer deaths, the vaccine alliance Gavi said Monday.

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Icarus' Future: A Miami-Born Campaign Telling COP30 Leaders Our Children's Future is at Stake - Just Won Seven LUUM Awards

Icarus' Future: A Miami-Born Campaign Telling COP30 Leaders Our Children's Future is at Stake - Just Won Seven LUUM Awards

World leaders must choose children, not oil profits. COP30 President: kick lobbyists out & end subsidies - https://act4icarus.org #EveryHeartbeatMatters #COP30

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Graid Technology Finalizes Intel VROC Licensing Agreement, Expanding Leadership in Enterprise Storage Solutions

Graid Technology Finalizes Intel VROC Licensing Agreement, Expanding Leadership in Enterprise Storage Solutions

"This agreement represents an exciting new chapter for Graid Technology and for the global ecosystem that relies on Intel® VROC," said Leander Yu, CEO of Graid Technology. "Finalizing the deal allows us to ensure long term continuity for existing customers while also accelerating innovation and value creation across the enterprise storage market."

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World champion Liu wins Skate America women's crown

World champion Liu wins Skate America women's crown

Reigning world champion Alysa Liu of the United States captured the Skate America women's crown on Sunday while compatriots Madison Chock and Evan Bates took the ice dance title.

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Leftist leads Chile presidential poll, faces run-off against far right

Leftist leads Chile presidential poll, faces run-off against far right

Leftist former labor minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader Jose Antonio Kast were leading the country's presidential race on Sunday, according to partial results, which show them heading to a December run-off.

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Haaland's Norway thump sorry Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998

Haaland's Norway thump sorry Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998

Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday which sealed a spot in next summer's finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Portugal, Norway book spots at 2026 World Cup

Portugal, Norway book spots at 2026 World Cup

Portugal booked their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia on Sunday, while an Erling Haaland brace rubber-stamped Norway's place in the global showpiece as they romped to a 4-1 win in Italy.

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