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Huawei touts new chipmaking technology to sidestep US restrictions

Huawei touts new chipmaking technology to sidestep US restrictions

Chinese tech giant Huawei said on Monday it had developed a new way of making semiconductors that could get around its US-enforced lack of access to the most advanced chipmaking equipment.

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Muslim candidates divide right in Italian city vote

Muslim candidates divide right in Italian city vote

A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country's rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics.

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Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games

Swimmer Gkolomeev 'breaks' record at drug-fueled Enhanced Games

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to "beat" a world record at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas on Sunday, winning the men's 50m freestyle at the divisive event where competitors were allowed to take performance-enhancing substances that have sparked health concerns.

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US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations

US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise on Monday, as President Donald Trump tempered expectations.

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Philippine construction collapse toll hits four, over dozen missing

Philippine construction collapse toll hits four, over dozen missing

The death toll rose to four Monday in the collapse of a building under construction near the Philippine capital, with more than a dozen people still believed missing, authorities said.

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Travis Head and wife Jessica suffer online abuse after Kohli spat

Travis Head and wife Jessica suffer online abuse after Kohli spat

Travis Head and his wife Jessica have been subjected to a barrage of online abuse after the Australian cricketer was embroiled in a spat with India great Virat Kohli during an IPL match.

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Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Oil falls, Asian stocks climb on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Oil prices fell and Asian stocks climbed on Monday over hopes a deal between the United States and Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz could be brokered.

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Wemby stars as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoff series

Wemby stars as Spurs rip Thunder to level NBA playoff series

Victor Wembanyama scored 33 points and the San Antonio Spurs routed Oklahoma City 103-82 on Sunday to level the NBA Western Conference finals at two games each.

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Toshifumi Suzuki, 'father' of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93

Toshifumi Suzuki, 'father' of Japan convenience stores, dies at 93

Former chairman of Seven & i Holdings Toshifumi Suzuki, credited for the global success of 7-Eleven convenience stores, has died at the age of 93, the company said Monday.

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Activists campaign for Mexico's missing people near World Cup stadium

Activists campaign for Mexico's missing people near World Cup stadium

Activists displayed images of some of Mexico's "disappeared" people near its main football stadium on Sunday, hoping to raise awareness as the country prepares to co-host the World Cup next month.

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