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Xi Jinping in Moscow to meet Putin
Mr Xi is first world leader to meet Mr Putin after ICC issued arrest warrant for Russian President
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden also discussed tension and violence in the occupied West Bank during a call on Sunday. AP
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Pump jacks at an oilfield in Texas. Oil prices continued their downward slide on Monday, ahead of an expected interest rate increase by the Fed this week. Reuters
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Justice ministers to back Ukraine war crime investigation

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An electronic board shows share movements on Japan's Nikkei 225 index. Asian stock markets fell on Monday after Switzerland arranged the takeover of Credit Suisse. AP
What analysts are saying about the US and Swiss banking crisis

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The headquarters of Credit Suisse in Zurich. The Swiss bank was bought by rival lender UBS for $3.2 billion. Getty
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In May 2021, a Dutch court ruled Shell should cut its greenhouse gas emissions 45 per cent by 2030 in line with global climate targets. AP
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The dome of an Orthodox church destroyed by Russian forces in Ukraine's Donetsk enclave, where fighting is now concentrated. Reuters
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BUSINESS
An electronic board shows share movements on Japan's Nikkei 225 index. Asian stock markets fell on Monday after Switzerland arranged the takeover of Credit Suisse. AP
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Infinity Power acquires Lekela Power in Africa's biggest renewable energy deal

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Harry Maguire exclusive: Man United in the Europa League to win it
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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in action against Real Betis. AFP
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Scientists say new data suggests the Covid-19 pandemic may have originated from animals, not a laboratory. AP
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