Six teens on trial over 2020 beheading of French teacher
Six teenagers went on trial in Paris on Monday for their role in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, the first of two trials in a case that horrified France.
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As clock ticks down, Israel touts 'option' to extend Gaza truce
Israel said Monday it was open to extending a truce with Hamas if the Palestinian group continues to release hostages, as international pressure mounted for a longer pause in the Gaza fighting.
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Blinken heads to rally Ukraine support, could cross paths with Lavrov
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed Monday to Europe to rally support for Ukraine, on a trip where he could cross paths with his Russian counterpart.
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PSG 'far' from Luis Enrique's expectations before Newcastle clash
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Monday his team were "far" from meeting his expectations and had "room for improvement" ahead of their pivotal Champions League clash against Newcastle.
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Stock markets on hold as US inflation comes into view
Stock markets were mostly in wait-and-see mode on Monday as investors eyed the release this week of key US inflation data that could guide Federal Reserve plans for interest rates going into the new year.
Read moreUK govt says no change to Parthenon Marbles stance
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has "no plans" to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Athens, his spokesman said Monday, as the British leader prepared to meet his Greek counterpart.
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Prisoner releases send Hamas support rocketing in West Bank
In Palestinian cities in the occupied West Bank, long the turf of president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party, the green flag of Islamist rival Hamas is flying ever higher thanks to prisoner-hostage exchanges.
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Xavi says Porto match represents 'turning point' for Barcelona
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says Tuesday's Champions League match at home to FC Porto could be a potential "turning point" for his side as they look to clinch a place in the last 16.
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Palestinian family in Lebanon grieves for dead Gaza relatives
From Lebanon, Palestinian Fatima al-Ashwah has been praying for relatives in Gaza, but received grim news that Israeli bombing killed around 12 of them days before a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas.
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Three things we learned in the 2023 F1 season
A season of 21 wins in 22 races proved that Red Bull were, and will probably remain, the dominant standard-setters in Formula One following Max Verstappen’s record-breaking victory in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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