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S Korea holds snap presidential election on Tuesday; here's what to know
Surveys suggested liberal Lee Jae-myung is heavily favoured to win Tuesday's snap election, riding on a wave of public disappointment of Yoon's martial law debacle
 "S Korea holds snap presidential election on Tuesday; here's what to know")
US remittance tax to revive hawala, hand cartels a financial lifeline
The remittance tax risks reviving hawala networks, making it easier to fund drug and human smuggling, as criminal syndicates step in to exploit informal money transfer systems once again
 "US remittance tax to revive hawala, hand cartels a financial lifeline")
Harvey Weinstein doesn't plan to testify at sex crimes retrial: Lawyer
The trial will move on to closing arguments Tuesday without testimony from Weinstein, Arthur Aidala said Sunday night. The court handles other cases on Mondays
 "Harvey Weinstein doesn't plan to testify at sex crimes retrial: Lawyer")
Explosions caused 2 bridges in Russia to collapse, 7 killed: Officials
The first bridge, in the Bryansk region on the border with Ukraine, collapsed on top of a passenger train on Saturday, causing casualties. The train's driver was among those killed
 "Explosions caused 2 bridges in Russia to collapse, 7 killed: Officials")
South Korea to elect a new president; here's a look at all the candidates
Surveys show liberal Lee Jae-myung maintaining a solid lead over his main conservative rival, Kim Moon Soo, who wants an upset victory
 "South Korea to elect a new president; here's a look at all the candidates")
One dead, 11 others injured in North Carolina overnight mass shooting
No arrests have been made, but authorities said there was more than one shooter when the gunfire erupted about 12:45 am Sunday in the city of Hickory
 "One dead, 11 others injured in North Carolina overnight mass shooting")
Brilliant operation carried out, Russia suffered major losses: Zelenskyy
In his address to the nation, Zelenskyy thanked Ukraine's Security Service and all those involved in the operation and mentioned that 117 drones were used in the operation
 "Brilliant operation carried out, Russia suffered major losses: Zelenskyy")
Number of migrants reaching UK in small boats hits a single-day high
The latest Home Office figures show that 1,194 migrants arrived in 18 boats Saturday in what were settled weather conditions, bringing the provisional annual total so far to 14,811
 "Number of migrants reaching UK in small boats hits a single-day high")
31 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site, Israel denies responsibility
Israel's military denied its forces fired at civilians near or within the site in the southern city of Rafah
 "31 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site, Israel denies responsibility")
A 355-year-old company that once owned one-third of Canada shutting down
While she was pleased that her swimwear had been discounted by 70 per cent, she was not happy about the reason
 "A 355-year-old company that once owned one-third of Canada shutting down")
India-EU free trade pact could be concluded before year end: Piyush Goyal
He also said that India will raise its concerns over certain EU's regulations such as carbon tax and deforestation rules in the trade talks
 "India-EU free trade pact could be concluded before year end: Piyush Goyal")
Stanley Fischer, who shaped global macroeconomic policy, dies at 81
Fischer, known as Stan, served as vice chairman of the US Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2017 following eight years as governor of the Bank of Israel
 "Stanley Fischer, who shaped global macroeconomic policy, dies at 81")
Europe stock markets stage world-beating rally as trade war backfires
Five months into the year, eight of the world's 10 best-performing stock markets are in Europe, according to data compiled by Bloomberg
 "Europe stock markets stage world-beating rally as trade war backfires")
Poland votes in tight presidential race between pro-EU, nationalist visions
Voting was due to end at 9 p.m. (1900 GMT), with exit polls published soon afterwards. The electoral commission says it hopes final results will be announced on Monday morning or early afternoon
 "Poland votes in tight presidential race between pro-EU, nationalist visions")
Canadian wildfires force evacuation, impact air quality in US border states
More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remained active Sunday and diminished air quality in parts of Canada and the US, according to officials.
 "Canadian wildfires force evacuation, impact air quality in US border states")
Statsguru: Why foreign students are 'golden goose' for the US economy
Can the US afford to drive away its international students? It can't, suggest data
 "Statsguru: Why foreign students are 'golden goose' for the US economy")
Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, says Bessent
President Donald Trump on Friday accused China of violating an agreement with the US to mutually roll back tariffs and trade restrictions for critical minerals
 "Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, says Bessent")
2 dead, 550 held after PSG's Champions League win leads to chaos in France
Celebrations in French capital take a chaotic turn after PSG secures a 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final
 "2 dead, 550 held after PSG's Champions League win leads to chaos in France")
B'desh tribunal begins Sheikh Hasina's trial, proceedings aired live on TV
Incidentally, the trial is being conducted in Sheikh Hasina's absence and the Bangladesh state-owned broadcaster Bangladeshi TV (BTV) will air the proceedings live
 "B'desh tribunal begins Sheikh Hasina's trial, proceedings aired live on TV")
New gas project off Senegal sparks fears among local fishing communities
The gas extraction plant, the deepest in Africa, is aimed at helping to transform Senegal's stagnant economy
 "New gas project off Senegal sparks fears among local fishing communities")