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The hijacking off Somalia fuelled concerns about a resurgence of Indian Ocean raids by opportunistic pirates

Indian Ocean Naval Forces Rescue Two Boats From Somali Pirates

Indian Ocean naval forces said Monday they had freed two fishing vessels hijacked separately by Somali pirates, with Indian sailors rescuing an Iranian boat and commandos from the Seychelles releasing a Sri Lankan trawler.

Princess Of Wales Leaves Hospital After Surgery
Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, has left hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery, her Kensington Palace office said on Monday, adding that she was making "good progress" at home.
Protesting Farmers Block Major Roads Into Paris
French farmers choked off major motorways around Paris on Monday, threatening to blockade the capital in an intensifying standoff with the government over working conditions.
Post-Putin Era Is 'Months Away'; It's A 'Feasible Option This Year', Ex-Russian Official Says
A former Russian leader said the end of Vladimir Putin's regime will begin when Ukraine liberates Crimea.
Development Minister highlights 'truly sobering' global refugee numbers
Britain's Minister for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell, has outlined steps that can be taken to tackle the 'sobering' numbers forcibly displaced around the world.

Stocks Steady While Oil Prices Back Off Three-month Highs

European and US stocks were mostly flat Monday at the start of a week packed with major earnings and data in addition to central bank decisions on interest rates.

WAR IN UKRAINE

Sergey Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s foreign intelligence agency, delivers a speech during the annual Moscow Conference on International Security in Moscow

Russian Spy Chief And CIA Head Discuss Ukraine Crisis

Sergey Naryshkin confirmed that during their conversation, William Burns raised the matter of the events that occurred on June 24.

Economy in Focus

UK inflation drops to almost 8% in June 2023, marking significant slowdown in price growth
Inflation in the UK fell to 7.9 per cent in June 2023 from 8.7 per cent in May, marking the lowest rate since March 2022, as reported by the Office for National Statistics.
What will 2024 Hold for Australian Businesses? Insights and Projections
A fuel finder scheme could help drivers find the cheapest fuel along Britain's motorways

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New York County Under State Of Emergency As Northeast Sees Intense Rain
At least five northeastern states are under flood-related alerts as heavy rains are expected to continue in the region through Monday. In New York, one county has been placed under a state of emergency. Some areas are at risk of flooding through Tuesday.
Big Grammy Year For Women Nominees Spotlights Industry Progress
Musicians and critics alike have long accused Grammy voters of ignoring the work of female artists -- but this year, it's highly probable that women will take home the night's top prizes.
Facebook, The Social Network Old-timer, Turns 20
A simple hangout spot for young people when it arrived on the scene 20 years ago, Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth with an insatiable appetite for your attention.

Microsoft, Meta Release Powerful AI Chatbot Backbone To Developers

Two of the world's largest technology companies teamed up to build the foundation of an artificial intelligence language software that could rival industry leading ChatGPT.