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Amazon is ‘in talks' to buy Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), the movie studio behind James Bond. Amazon declined to comment on the report, saying it 'doesn't comment on rumors or speculation'. MGM also declined to comment. Amazon is looking to consolidate its film and television offering as it seeks to keep Prime Video competitive with streaming sites Netflix and Disney+.

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Ceuta, along with nearby Melilla, has long been a magnet for African migrants hoping to cross into Europe, despite being heavily protected and fortified with a double fence. The mass crossing into Ceuta comes amid heightened tensions between Madrid and Rabat over Spain’s decision to allow a Western Sahara independence leader to be treated for Covid-19 in Spain. On Monday, the Spanish government said in a statement that security in Ceuta would be reinforced with the presence of 50 additional Guardia Civil agents and 150 national police.

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The classic signs of Covid disease are a cough, loss of taste or smell and a high temperature. However, various other complaints - including fatigue, a headache and diarrhoea - can also be caused by the virus. And now, doctors in Bengaluru, Karnataka state in India, have said extreme dryness of the mouth may be an early sign of infection. They also note irritation and itching of the tongue and a vague sensation of pain. Rarely, the patient may also be plagued by mouth ulcers.

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Pop star Ariana Grande has married her fiance Dalton Gomez in a "tiny and intimate" wedding. The 27-year-old American singer tied the knot in front of fewer than 20 people over the weekend, the PA news agency reported. Ms Grande announced in December she was engaged to the Los Angeles real estate agent, 25. Their wedding took place at her home in California, according to reports.

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The shocking incident took place inside Fargo’s Quentin Burdick Courthouse after the jury had returned a partial guilty verdict against the man on terrorizing-related charges, say officials. Witnesses said that the jury had left the courtroom, but that US District Judge Peter Welte, courtroom staff and others were still inside. North Dakota US Marshal Dallas Carlson said the man, who has not been named, had been armed with a sharp plastic object at the time of the incident. “He produced an edge[d] weapon and cut his throat,” Carlson told local news.

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The law requires couples who are mutually seeking a divorce to wait for 30 days before formalising it. If the couples don’t show up for two appointments between 30 and 60 days after applying, their application is automatically cancelled. The cooling-off period isn’t supposed to apply to those divorces involving domestic violence, but several cases of violence or murder have raised questions about the reality of this in practice.

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A famous rock formation off the Galapagos Islands known as Darwin's Arch has collapsed. The Ecuadoran Ministry of Environment said it was due to "natural erosion". The formation, named after the English biologist Charles Darwin, is considered a top diving location.

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The train derailment happened as a result of a bridge collapse, which saw the train split into two. None of the train crew had been injured. It is not clear whether there have been other injuries.

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While calling for an immediate cease-fire, the administration has said that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas — a position that a majority in Congress has previously supported. But a new generation of House Democrats more open to questioning Washington’s support of Netanyahu is raising some concerns. Some lawmakers want to know more about the new proposed sale, and its timing, suggesting it be used as leverage.

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Miss Mexico has been crowned the winner of Miss Universe 2021 after the 26-year-old beat out 74 other beauty queens. Andrea Meza, a model and software engineer, wore a dazzling red gown as she accepted the award from the previous winner Zozibini Tunzi. This year's ceremony, held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Florida, came after the 2020 pageant was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic.

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The wife of Belgium’s ambassador to South Korea will exercise her diplomatic immunity to avoid criminal charges on allegations she hit two boutique staff in a row over shoplifting, police have said. The ambassador, Peter Lescouhier, previously said that he “sincerely regrets the incident involving his wife”, adding that he “wants to apologise on her behalf”.

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China on Monday renewed calls for the U.S. to play a constructive role in ending the conflict in Gaza and stop blocking efforts at the United Nations to demand an end to the bloodshed. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said China, as rotating head of the Security Council, has urged a cease-fire and the provision of humanitarian assistance, among other proposals, but that obstruction by “one country” has prevented the council from speaking with one voice.

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An eight-million-year-old crocodile skull discovered in central Australia is now believed to be part of an extinct species new to scientists. The skull had been found about 200km (125 miles) from Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory (NT), in 2009. It was thought to belong to a known reptile of the Baru genus but that has now been updated with new study. The species is expected to be named in 2022, and there is a Baru exhibition in the NT.

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Tyson Fury has announced his all-British heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua will take place in Saudi Arabia on 14 August. The pair will contest all four world titles for the first time in the sport’s history. Joshua, a year younger than Fury, holds the WBA, WBO and IBF belts.

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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a prominent American Muslim organization, announced Saturday it will boycott the White House’s annual Eid celebration over the Biden administration’s stance on Israel amid spiking violence in the Gaza Strip. CAIR said it was joining with other groups in the boycott over the White House’s “incredibly disappointing and deeply disturbing” response to the violence.

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Australia’s oldest-ever man has included eating chicken brains among his secrets to living more than 111 years. Retired cattle rancher Dexter Kruger told in an interview at his nursing home in the rural Queensland state town of Roma days before the milestone that a weekly poultry delicacy had contributed to his longevity. John Taylor, a founder of The Australian Book of Records, confirmed that Kruger had become the oldest-ever Australian man.

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Ireland's healthcare system has twice been targeted in cyber-crime attacks, it has been confirmed. The Department of Health said it shut down its IT systems after a ransomware attack on Thursday. A similar attack on the Health Service Executive (HSE) on Friday caused "substantial" cancellations to outpatient services. The same cyber-crime group is believed to be behind both incidents, RTÉ has reported.

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Atlético Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title in dramatic circumstances by fighting their way back to beat Osasuna 2-1 at home on Sunday thanks to a late strike from Luis Suárez. The victory took Atlético on to 83 points after 37 games, two ahead of second-placed Real Madrid who won 1-0 at Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona saw their title hopes extinguished as they were beaten 2-1 at home by Celta Vigo.

Source: theguardian.com