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Widow of slain Pakistani journalist sues Kenya police

Widow of slain Pakistani journalist sues Kenya police

A widow of a Pakistani journalist who was shot dead by police in Kenya after he fled arrest in his home country filed a lawsuit against Kenyan police on Monday, her lawyer said.

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'Hungry' veteran Thomas to ride with Ineos until 2025

'Hungry' veteran Thomas to ride with Ineos until 2025

British veteran Geraint Thomas, winner of the Tour de France in 2018, said he wanted to have a "positive impact" on the Ineos team as they announced on Monday that he had extended his contract with them for a further two seasons at the age of 37.

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Legend Charlton a constant inspiration for Man Utd, says Ten Hag

Legend Charlton a constant inspiration for Man Utd, says Ten Hag

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said on Monday that Bobby Charlton set the standards of what players should deliver at Old Trafford as the Red Devils prepare to honour one of their greats.

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France says talking to Saudi about Rafale fighter sale

France says talking to Saudi about Rafale fighter sale

The French government is talking to Saudi Arabia about selling the kingdom Rafale fighter jets, France's defence minister said on Monday.

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Azam leads Pakistan to 282-7 as Afghanistan's teenage leg-spinner shines

Azam leads Pakistan to 282-7 as Afghanistan's teenage leg-spinner shines

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hit a stylish half century to guide his team to a fighting 282-7 in their World Cup match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday.

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All Blacks 'mentally and physically' ready for final hurrah - McLeod

All Blacks 'mentally and physically' ready for final hurrah - McLeod

The All Blacks are both "mentally and physically" ready for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against old rivals South Africa, according to defence coach Scott McLeod.

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Spain seizes ancient gold jewellery stolen from Ukraine

Spain seizes ancient gold jewellery stolen from Ukraine

Spanish police said Monday they have seized centuries-old gold artefacts worth over 60 million euros ($64 million) that were stolen and taken out of Ukraine illegally.

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Markram says South Africa's cricketers 'inspired' by Springboks

Markram says South Africa's cricketers 'inspired' by Springboks

Aiden Markram says South Africa's cricketers are taking "inspiration" from the Springboks' run to the Rugby World Cup final as they continue their own quest for global glory in India.

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Fake Ozempic pens circulating in Europe, watchdogs warn

Fake Ozempic pens circulating in Europe, watchdogs warn

Fake injection pens of Ozempic, a hugely popular diabetes drug that went viral on social media as a way to lose weight, are circulating in Europe, drug authorities have warned.

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Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday that more than 5,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign more than two weeks ago.

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