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East Africa leaders meet on DR Congo conflict

East Africa leaders meet on DR Congo conflict

East African leaders met in Kenya on Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's violence-torn east.

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Air industry could fly back into black next year, IATA says

Air industry could fly back into black next year, IATA says

Global air transport is on course to return to profit after two pandemic-battered years but the war in Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis lurk as threats, the industry's world body said on Monday.

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Macron's domestic travails to sap European leadership

Macron's domestic travails to sap European leadership

Emmanuel Macron's loss of his overall majority risks further weakening European leadership, with the French leader set to be distracted by domestic troubles even while retaining formal control over foreign policy.

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Africa needs $25 bn a year for full electricity access: IEA

Africa needs $25 bn a year for full electricity access: IEA

The number of Africans with access to electricity fell during the Covid pandemic, but $25 billion in annual investments could bring full coverage by 2030, the International Energy Agency said Monday.

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Kyiv braces for heavier fighting as Russia-EU tensions climb

Kyiv braces for heavier fighting as Russia-EU tensions climb

Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports and a rail transit row sparked fresh tensions between Russia and the European Union on Monday, as Kyiv warned that Russian troops were intensifying their battle for control of eastern Ukraine.

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Jabeur hails 'unbelievable' chance to pair up with Serena Williams

Jabeur hails 'unbelievable' chance to pair up with Serena Williams

Ons Jabeur said Monday she "cannot wait" to team up with Serena Williams as the American star prepares to return to tennis at the Eastbourne International after nearly a year away.

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Petrobras CEO quits in fuel price standoff with Bolsonaro

Petrobras CEO quits in fuel price standoff with Bolsonaro

The CEO of Brazil's state-owned oil company Petrobras, who has stayed in his post despite being fired by Jair Bolsonaro in May, resigned Monday after a new fuel price hike that enraged the far-right president.

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Can France's left alliance hold together?

Can France's left alliance hold together?

France's new left-wing alliance robbed President Emmanuel Macron of his majority and is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament, but divisions over key issues may complicate keeping a united front.

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Spain's conservatives boosted ahead of 2023 election

Spain's conservatives boosted ahead of 2023 election

A resounding win by Spain's conservative Popular Party in a weekend regional election in Andalusia appears to have boosted its chances in national elections next year and weakened Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

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'No future for us,' say Afghan Sikhs after temple attack

'No future for us,' say Afghan Sikhs after temple attack

A dozen Afghan Sikhs gathered Monday in a room behind the charred ruins of their temple in Kabul, hoping to be swiftly evacuated having finally given up on the country of their birth.

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