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Epstein died by suicide, did not have 'client list': govt memo
Jeffrey Epstein was not murdered, did not blackmail prominent figures and did not keep a "client list," the FBI and Justice Department said Monday, debunking notable conspiracy theories about the disgraced US financier.
Politics
Trump, Brazil's Lula clash over politically charged coup trial
US-Brazil relations slid into crisis Monday after President Donald Trump criticized the high-profile coup trial of his right-wing ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.
Trump to meet Netanyahu in push for Gaza deal
US President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to push for an end to the Gaza war, after Israel and Hamas held indirect talks in Qatar on an elusive ceasefire.
Sports
Swiatek into Wimbledon quarter-finals
Polish eighth seed Iga Swiatek reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for just the second time with a 6-4, 6-1 rout of Danish 23rd seed Clara Tauson on Monday.
Trump tariff threat clouds final day of BRICS summit
US President Donald Trump's decision to hit "anti-American" BRICS nations -- including China and India -- with an extra 10 percent trade tariff roiled the final day of the bloc's summit in Rio de Janeiro Monday.
Sports
High-speed fall forces Philipsen out of Tour de France
The winner of the Tour de France's opening stage Jasper Philipsen was forced to pull out of the 21-day race on Monday after suffering a broken collarbone in a high-speed fall.
Trump says to slap allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs
President Donald Trump announced tariffs of 25 percent on Japan and South Korea on Monday, stepping up pressure on the two key US allies and a dozen other economies to reach trade deals with Washington.
Sports
Maresca shrugs off heat concerns as Chelsea face 'ugly duckling' Fluminense
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca shrugged off concerns about playing in hot and humid mid-afternoon conditions in Tuesday's Club World Cup semi-final against Brazilian side Fluminense, for which the Blues will be without both Liam Delap and Levi Colwill.
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Youth camp confirms 27 dead as Texas flood toll passes 90
Rescuers in Texas searched Monday for bodies swept away by flash floods that killed more than 90 people, including 27 girls and counselors at a summer camp destroyed by torrents of water.
Politics
US revoking 'terrorist' designation for Syria's HTS
The United States on Monday announced it was revoking its "foreign terrorist organization" designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group once linked to Al-Qaeda that toppled Syria's government in December.
Trump threatens allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs
President Donald Trump threatened Japan and South Korea with 25 percent tariffs Monday, stepping up pressure on the two historical US allies and a dozen other economies to reach trade deals with Washington.
Sports
Relentless Spain thump Belgium to close in on Euro 2025 quarters
Spain closed in on a place in the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 by hammering Belgium 6-2 to continue their perfect start in Switzerland.
Sports
Wimbledon changes line-calling system after embarrassing blunder
Wimbledon chiefs have made a change to their electronic line-calling system to remove the possibility of human error after being forced to apologise for an embarrassing operator mistake.
Culture
France backs returning colonial-era 'talking drum' to I.Coast
France's parliament on Monday approved returning to Ivory Coast a "talking drum" that colonial troops took from the Ebrie tribe in 1916, in the latest boost to the repatriation of colonial spoils.
King hails 'spirit of unity' as Britain remembers 7/7 attacks
Fifty-two thousand petals fell in St Paul's Cathedral on Monday to honour the 52 victims of London's July 7 bombings, as King Charles III paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown after the 2005 atrocity.
Health
US measles epidemic its worst of 21st century
The United States in 2025 has recorded its worst measles epidemic in more than 30 years, according to a count released Monday by Johns Hopkins University, highlighting a crisis that President Donald Trump's vaccine-skeptic US health secretary is accused of fueling.
Sports
Djokovic survives scare to reach Wimbledon quarters, Sinner in action
Novak Djokovic survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a tense four-set victory over Alex de Minaur on Monday, staying on course for a blockbuster clash with world number one Jannik Sinner.
Technology
Looted art: the battle for looted treasures
After the French parliament voted on Monday to return to Ivory Coast a "talking drum" that colonial troops took from the Ebrie tribe in 1916, here is a recap of other disputes over artefacts looted from Europe's former colonies.
Economy
Trump slaps allies Japan, South Korea with 25% tariffs
US President Donald Trump said Monday he was slapping 25 percent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, in his first letters to trading partners ahead of a deadline to reach a deal with Washington.
Sports
Belgian Merlier wins crash-marred Tour de France dash to Dunkirk
Belgian Tim Merlier pipped Italian Jonathan Milan right at the line to win stage three of the Tour de France at Dunkirk on Monday, as Mathieu van der Poel retained the race lead.
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Celebs light up Schiaparelli to open Paris Haute Couture Week
A celeb-heavy show by Schiaparelli kicked off Paris Haute Couture Week on Monday, the first of four packed days that will see Georgian showman Demna bow out from Balenciaga after 10 years at the brand.
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Youth camp confirms 27 dead as Texas flood toll nears 90
Rescuers in Texas searched Monday for bodies swept away by flash floods that killed almost 90 people, including 27 girls and counselors at a summer camp that was destroyed by torrents of water.
Sports
Respect for Lara stops Mulder short of world Test record
South African captain Wiaan Mulder said respect for Brian Lara convinced him to declare 33 runs short of the former West Indies star's world Test record, against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Monday.
Politics
Mexico president slams xenophobia after anti-gentrification protest
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday condemned "xenophobic" behavior at a protest against gentrification blamed on remote workers and other foreigners.
Sports
Djokovic stays on track for Wimbledon glory under Federer gaze
Novak Djokovic said it was "good to break the curse" in front of Roger Federer after recovering from a set down to beat Alex de Minaur and reach his 16th Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday.
Sports
Belgian Merlier wins crash-marred Tour de France stage
Belgian Tim Merlier pipped Italian Jonathan Milan right at the line to win stage three of the Tour de France at Dunkirk on Monday, as Mathieu van der Poel retained the race lead.
Sports
Djokovic battles back against De Minaur to stay on track for Wimbledon glory
Novak Djokovic overcame a sluggish start against Alex de Minaur to reach his 16th Wimbledon quarter-final under the gaze of eight-time winner Roger Federer on Monday.
Politics
Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks ahead of Netanyahu-Trump meet
Israel and Hamas held indirect talks in Qatar on Monday, according to a Palestinian official, ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting in Washington with President Donald Trump, who is pushing for a deal on Gaza.
Politics
Trump steps up pressure for deals as US tariff deadline nears
Donald Trump's aggressive trade policy faces a critical week as the US president races to secure the bilateral deals he promised, ahead of a shifting deadline for re-imposing steep tariffs on dozens of economies.
Politics
Iran president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview released on Monday that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day war with Iran, had attempted to assassinate him.
Politics
Russia says minister fired by Putin killed himself
Russia's former transport minister Roman Starovoyt killed himself Monday hours after being officially dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, the country's Investigative Committee said Monday.
Sports
Ex-All Black Nonu extends Toulon deal, aged 43
Former New Zealand centre Ma'a Nonu has signed a one-year contract extension with Toulon at the age of 43, the French Top 14 club announced on Monday.