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Union sues over US consumer protection agency work pause

Union sues over US consumer protection agency work pause

The union representing staff at the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the acting head of the agency, as the Trump administration ordered all work at the watchdog to cease on Monday.

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Inter a point behind leaders Napoli after squeezing past Fiorentina

Inter a point behind leaders Napoli after squeezing past Fiorentina

Inter Milan closed to within a point of Serie A leaders Napoli on Monday after beating Fiorentina 2-1 and gaining revenge for last week's thumping in Florence.

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Palace sink Doncaster to book clash with rivals Millwall

Palace sink Doncaster to book clash with rivals Millwall

Crystal Palace booked an FA Cup fifth round clash with south London rivals Millwall after a 2-0 win against fourth tier Doncaster on Monday.

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Ntamack banned for Italy game despite France efforts

Ntamack banned for Italy game despite France efforts

France fly-half Romain Ntamack will miss this month's Six Nations trip to Italy due to a suspension despite an attempt to make him available, a source in Les Bleus' set-up told AFP on Monday.

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Duterte's future in balance as Philippine election season kicks off

Duterte's future in balance as Philippine election season kicks off

Campaigning began in the Philippines Tuesday for mid-term elections that could set the table for the next presidential race and determine the political future of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte.

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At least 55 dead after Guatemala bus plunges into ravine

At least 55 dead after Guatemala bus plunges into ravine

At least 55 people were killed in Guatemala on Monday when a bus crashed through a guard rail and plunged into a ravine, authorities said, one of the worst road accidents in Latin America in years.

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Ronaldo reaches deal with Saudi club Al Nassr to extend contract: source

Ronaldo reaches deal with Saudi club Al Nassr to extend contract: source

Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement with Al Nassr to extend his contract by another year until June 2026, an official with the Saudi club told AFP on Monday.

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Man City still worst opponent for Real Madrid, says Ancelotti

Man City still worst opponent for Real Madrid, says Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the winner of his side's Champions League play-off clash with Manchester City will be among the favourites to lift the trophy.

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Trump team orders work pause at US consumer protection agency

Trump team orders work pause at US consumer protection agency

US President Donald Trump's administration has informed staff at the country's consumer protection agency that it is temporarily shuttering its headquarters and pausing all work, according to an email shared Monday with AFP.

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'Just not ready' - Tiger Woods pulls out of Torrey Pines tournament

'Just not ready' - Tiger Woods pulls out of Torrey Pines tournament

Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Monday he was "just not ready" as he announced he will not play in this week's Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines as planned following his mother's death.

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