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UK family demands answers after man killed in Mozambique jihadist attack

Dominican Republic calls for Haiti force to be strengthened

Hundreds protest for return of Nobel peace laureate Machado to Venezuela

Dolly Parton's nephew ordered to stay away from estate staff, properties

Aubameyang to miss two months for Deportivo after knee surgery

Early exit for Philippine darling Eala at Singapore Open

Newsom says Trump presidency 'as we know it' ends in November

Hurricane Polo triggers huge waves in coastal Mexican city

Stocks fall as oil prices rise and bonds back under pressure

What happens if the US bans diesel exports

Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in Azerbaijan GP practice

Macklemore hits back with 'Free Palestine Tour' after Sheeran split

Ukrainian kills priest, wounds four at Polish abbey

Met Opera to give New Yorkers free tickets in affordability push

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Nadal wins but Kyrgios suffers Australian Open heartbreak

Rafael Nadal launched his Australian Open title defence with a four-set victory over Britain's Jack Draper on Monday as home hope Nick Kyrgios quit through injury without hitting a ball.

Lollobrigida, Italy's wickedly witty screen goddess

One of the last icons of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, whose death at the age of 95 was announced Monday, was famed for her biting wit and sensual beauty.

Medvedev demolishes Giron to signal Australian Open intent

Two-time losing finalist Daniil Medvedev fired up his bid to go one better at the Australian Open with a straight-sets demolition of Marcos Giron on Monday.

World stocks mostly rise on optimism over China, rates

World equities mainly rose Monday on growing global optimism as inflation slows and China reopens, while gas prices hit an 18-month low on receding supply fears.

Swiatek looks for missing spark after surviving Australian Open test

World number one Iga Swiatek said she needed to find some extra "intensity" to go deep at the Australian Open after surviving a tough first-round examination on Monday.

Nadal victorious but Kyrgios suffers Australian Open heartbreak

Rafael Nadal launched his Australian Open title defence with a four-set victory over Britain's Jack Draper on Monday, as home hope Nick Kyrgios quit through injury without hitting a ball.

Farrell named as England captain in Borthwick's first Six Nations squad

England coach Steve Borthwick retained Owen Farrell as captain while recalling veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly as he announced his first Six Nations squad on Monday.

Ukraine missile toll rises to 36, Russia denies attack

The toll from Russia's devastating strike on a residential block in Dnipro rose on Monday to 36, as fears grew more bodies would be pulled from the rubble and the Kremlin denied responsibility.

Barca's young stars hoping Super Cup trophy is first of 'new era'

Barcelona's young players, leading by teenage sensation Gavi, were at the heart of the club's first trophy for nearly two years as they thumped rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.

German defence minister quits as pressure grows for Ukraine aid

German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned on Monday after coming under months of heavy criticism over Berlin's stuttering response to the war in Ukraine.

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