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LVMH sales dip as Trump tariffs dent luxury tastes

LVMH sales dip as Trump tariffs dent luxury tastes

Luxury giant LVMH saw sales fall two percent to 20.3 billion euros ($23 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 as US President Donald Trump's tariffs shook the global economy, the company said on Monday.

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Israeli demands hostage release for Gaza ceasefire: Hamas

Israeli demands hostage release for Gaza ceasefire: Hamas

Hamas said Monday that Israel has offered a 45-day ceasefire if it releases half of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, that the United Nations said is now in the grip of its worst humanitarian crisis since the start of the war.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new sex charges

Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads not guilty to new sex charges

US music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty Monday to two new charges added to the criminal racketeering and sex trafficking case against him, which is expected to go to trial next month.

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Luka Modric becomes co-owner of Championship club Swansea

Luka Modric becomes co-owner of Championship club Swansea

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has joined Swansea as an investor and co-owner, the Championship club announced on Monday.

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Peru mourns its literary giant Mario Vargas Llosa

Peru mourns its literary giant Mario Vargas Llosa

The Peruvian flag flew at half-staff Monday as the South American country grieved the passing of literary great Mario Vargas Llosa with a day of national mourning.

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Bournemouth beat Fulham to boost European hopes

Bournemouth beat Fulham to boost European hopes

Antoine Semenyo struck in the first minute as Bournemouth boosted their hopes of qualifying for continental competition with a 1-0 Premier League victory over fellow European hopefuls Fulham on Monday.

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Man charged over Tesla arson as anti-Musk wave sweeps US

Man charged over Tesla arson as anti-Musk wave sweeps US

A man who allegedly torched two vehicles at a Tesla dealership and painted "Die Elon" on the side of the building has been hit with federal charges, the US Department of Justice said Monday.

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US opens door to tariffs on pharma, semiconductors

US opens door to tariffs on pharma, semiconductors

The United States opened the door Monday to tariffs targeting high-end technology and pharmaceuticals, feeding the uncertainty gripping the global economy in a trade war that Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned can have "no winner."

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Newcastle manager Howe diagnosed with pneumonia

Newcastle manager Howe diagnosed with pneumonia

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss the club's next two Premier League games after being diagnosed with pneumonia.

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Alvarez bags penalty double as Atletico beat Valladolid

Alvarez bags penalty double as Atletico beat Valladolid

Julian Alvarez netted two penalties as Atletico Madrid dispatched bottom side Real Valladolid 4-2 on Monday in La Liga.

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