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California blaze raises fears for dangerous wildfire season

California blaze raises fears for dangerous wildfire season

California firefighters on Monday tackled the state's biggest blaze of the year so far, as fears intensify over ominous conditions forecast for the hot, dry months ahead.

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New Zealand's Ferguson takes record 3-0 against PNG in T20 World Cup

New Zealand's Ferguson takes record 3-0 against PNG in T20 World Cup

New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson finished with the remarkable figures of three wickets for no runs in his maximum four overs as Papua New Guinea were dismissed for just 78 in a T20 World Cup match on Monday.

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Kolisi 'invisible' in Racing Top 14 play off loss: owner

Kolisi 'invisible' in Racing Top 14 play off loss: owner

Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti said on Monday former South Africa captain Siya Kolisi was "invisible" in the weekend's French Top 14 play off defeat to Bordeaux-Begles.

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NATO chief seeks costs on China over Russia support

NATO chief seeks costs on China over Russia support

NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia, as he said that a steady flow of weapons to Ukraine was the only way to end the war.

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Party time over for Georgia as Euros debut looms, says skipper Kashia

Party time over for Georgia as Euros debut looms, says skipper Kashia

Guram Kashia said Monday that his Georgia teammates need to put the joy of qualification for their country's first major international tournament behind them at Euro 2024.

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Russian nuclear-powered submarine leaves Cuba

Russian nuclear-powered submarine leaves Cuba

A Russian nuclear-powered submarine and other naval vessels on Monday left the port of Havana after a five-day visit to Cuba, the communist state off Florida's coast.

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Ronaldo shows us 'anything is possible': Portugal's Dias

Ronaldo shows us 'anything is possible': Portugal's Dias

Portugal defender Ruben Dias said Cristiano Ronaldo's presence shows their squad they can achieve anything as they prepare to make their Euro 2024 bow against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.

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Biden envoy in Israel as northern border tensions flare

Biden envoy in Israel as northern border tensions flare

A US envoy held talks with top Israeli leaders to press for de-escalation on the Lebanese border, as an Israeli official said Hezbollah had fired thousands of projectiles towards Israel since the start of the Gaza war.

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France election campaign starts with Macron facing struggle

France election campaign starts with Macron facing struggle

France began a frantically short election campaign Monday, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance facing an uphill struggle to avoid a new defeat at the hands of the far right.

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Australia's Thompson knocks Rune out of Queen's Club tennis

Australia's Thompson knocks Rune out of Queen's Club tennis

Australia's Jordan Thompson caused an early upset at the Queen's Club tournament in London with a first-round win over seventh-seed Holger Rune on Monday.

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