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Renault and Nissan shift gears on alliance

Renault and Nissan shift gears on alliance

Renault and Nissan said Monday they had revised their partnership to allow for a reduction in their cross-shareholdings and other measures that would help the financially troubled Japanese carmaker.

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Hard-hitting drama 'Adolescence' to be shown in UK schools

Hard-hitting drama 'Adolescence' to be shown in UK schools

The Netflix drama "Adolescence", which has sparked widespread debate about the toxic and misogynistic influences young boys are exposed to online, will be shown in UK secondary schools, the prime minister's office and the streaming giant said Monday.

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Le Pen's French presidency bid in jeopardy after election ban

Le Pen's French presidency bid in jeopardy after election ban

A French court on Monday threw into severe doubt far-right leader Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for president, handing her a five-year ban on running for office after convicting her over a fake jobs scheme.

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Primark boss resigns after inappropriate behaviour allegation

Primark boss resigns after inappropriate behaviour allegation

Primark chief executive Paul Marchant has resigned following a company investigation into his behaviour toward a woman "in a social environment", the budget fashion chain's owner Associated British Foods (ABF) announced Monday.

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Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors

Myanmar declares week of mourning as quake toll passes 2,000, hopes fade for survivors

Myanmar declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, as the death toll passed 2,000 and hopes faded of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings.

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Mbappe can be Real Madrid 'legend' like Ronaldo: Ancelotti

Mbappe can be Real Madrid 'legend' like Ronaldo: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Saka 'ready to go' for Arsenal after long injury lay-off: Arteta

Saka 'ready to go' for Arsenal after long injury lay-off: Arteta

Bukayo Saka is "ready to go" for Arsenal after three months out with a hamstring injury, manager Mikel Arteta said on Monday.

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Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team

Aston Martin to sell stake in Formula One team

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda said Monday it planned to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team to help turn around its loss-making core business.

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Three talking points ahead of clay-court season

Three talking points ahead of clay-court season

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik and Aryna Sabalenka emerged victorious at the Miami Open last weekend, but their attentions will now turn to the European clay-court swing with all eyes on Roland Garros.

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French court hands Le Pen five-year election ban

French court hands Le Pen five-year election ban

A French court on Monday sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office with immediate effect, throwing into doubt her bid to stand for president in 2027.

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