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Fear and relief as relatives rush to attacked Ukraine hospital

Fear and relief as relatives rush to attacked Ukraine hospital

As Russian missiles struck Ukraine's capital Monday morning, Pavlo Holoviy raced to the children's hospital where his son was recovering from a recent operation.

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India's Modi lands in Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive

India's Modi lands in Russia for first visit since Ukraine offensive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Monday, as the Indian leader treaded a fine line between maintaining a longstanding relationship with Moscow and courting closer Western security ties.

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Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team: sport official

Taliban don't recognise women on Afghan Olympic team: sport official

Afghanistan's Taliban government does not recognise the three female athletes who will represent the country at the Paris Olympic Games this month, a spokesman for their sports department said.

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England great Anderson 'proud' of longevity as Test exit looms

England great Anderson 'proud' of longevity as Test exit looms

James Anderson said Monday he was "most proud" of his endurance as a Test bowler as he prepares for his farewell match with England after a career spanning two decades.

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Vingegaard scoffs at Pogacar 'scared' slur, eyes third Tour de France win

Vingegaard scoffs at Pogacar 'scared' slur, eyes third Tour de France win

Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard on Monday dismissed Tadej Pogacar's assertion he had been "scared" on their pulsating stage 9 gravel roads struggle where the Visma man sat on the challenger's wheel at every attack.

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France in limbo after Macron gamble deepens political deadlock

France in limbo after Macron gamble deepens political deadlock

France was faced with an unsettling political vacuum Monday after snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron to reshape the political landscape failed to clear a path to a new government.

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Russian missiles kill 24 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital

Russian missiles kill 24 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital

Russia fired dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in a massive barrage that killed at least 24 people and smashed into a children's hospital in Kyiv, trapping victims under the rubble, officials said.

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France in turmoil as it prepares to 'host the world' for Olympics

France in turmoil as it prepares to 'host the world' for Olympics

France has been plunged into political turmoil three weeks before hosting the Olympics, making it hard to know who will be in key government positions when the Games open on July 26.

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England Euros semi against Dutch a 'Premier League style' clash

England Euros semi against Dutch a 'Premier League style' clash

Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven expects the Euro 2024 semi-final against England on Wednesday to be a Premier League-type clash.

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Bavuma returns to lead South Africa to West Indies in rare Test series

Bavuma returns to lead South Africa to West Indies in rare Test series

Temba Bavuma will return to international cricket for the first time this year when he captains South Africa in a two-match Test series in the West Indies next month.

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