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Real Sociedad coach dreams of 'magical night' against PSG

Real Sociedad coach dreams of 'magical night' against PSG

Real Sociedad coach Imanol Alguacil admitted Monday he is dreaming of "a magical night" in which his side overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit and knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League when they meet in the return of their last-16 tie.

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US hits Zimbabwe leadership in sanctions revamp

US hits Zimbabwe leadership in sanctions revamp

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other senior leaders, replacing a broad two-decade-old pressure campaign with targeted action.

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US VP meeting Netanyahu rival as pressure mounts on Israel

US VP meeting Netanyahu rival as pressure mounts on Israel

US Vice President Kamala Harris meets Monday with a key member of Israel's war cabinet and rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a day after she delivered Washington's sharpest rebuke yet over the Israeli offensive in Gaza.

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Haiti capital 'paralyzed' as state of emergency tightens

Haiti capital 'paralyzed' as state of emergency tightens

Haiti's capital was largely shut down Monday with residents only venturing out for essentials, AFP reporters witnessed, as authorities imposed a state of emergency after a deadly attack on a prison that freed thousands of inmates.

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Kleijn springs surprise as sun shines on Paris-Nice

Kleijn springs surprise as sun shines on Paris-Nice

Dutch sprinter Arvid De Kleijn dominated a mass sprint to win stage two of cycling's Paris-Nice on Monday after the peloton took it easy on a sunny flat run south from Thoiry to Montargis.

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Diplomacy the 'only way' to end Israel-Hezbollah clashes: US envoy

Diplomacy the 'only way' to end Israel-Hezbollah clashes: US envoy

A US envoy said Monday that a diplomatic solution was key to ending nearly five months of intensifying hostilities between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel after the eruption of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Germany braces for fresh rail, air travel strikes

Germany braces for fresh rail, air travel strikes

Germany braced for more travel misery after unions on Monday called for renewed walkouts at Lufthansa and rail operator Deutsche Bahn, amid escalating rows over inflation-busting pay rises.

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Bagnaia pens two-year Ducati contract  extension

Bagnaia pens two-year Ducati contract extension

Reigning MotoGP double world champion Francesco Bagnaia has extended his contract with Ducati by two years until 2026, the Italian team announced Monday.

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Eco-responsible fashion in Paris from McCartney and Serre

Eco-responsible fashion in Paris from McCartney and Serre

Two of fashion's most environmentally conscious designers presented their autumn-winter collections on Monday, the penultimate day of Paris Fashion Week.

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MLS All-Stars to face Mexican league stars in July showdown

MLS All-Stars to face Mexican league stars in July showdown

This year's Major League Soccer All-Star Game will send the league's top players against the Mexican League All-Stars for the third time in four seasons, MLS announced on Monday.

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