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FTX founder Bankman-Fried back in jail after hearing

FTX founder Bankman-Fried back in jail after hearing

Samuel Bankman-Fried, wanted in the United States for fraud after the collapse of his FTX group, returned to a Bahama prison Monday after a hearing that had been expected to focus on his possible extradition.

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Honeywell to pay $160 mn to settle US, Brazil bribe case

Honeywell to pay $160 mn to settle US, Brazil bribe case

US industrial giant Honeywell will pay $160 million to settle criminal and civil probes in Brazil and the United States over bribes in order to win business from two national oil companies, the government said Monday.

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Record year for auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's

Record year for auction houses Christie's and Sotheby's

Auction house Christie's on Monday announced record sales of $8.4 billion in 2022, outshining its rival Sotheby's, which also posted its best-ever result at $8 billion for the year.

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Former 'Top Gear' host stokes complaints after Meghan 'hate' article

Former 'Top Gear' host stokes complaints after Meghan 'hate' article

Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson faced a barrage of complaints on Monday after a huge backlash to a newspaper column in which he said he "hated" Prince Harry's wife Meghan.

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Semi-automated offside in Serie A from January, hunt for new ref chief

Semi-automated offside in Serie A from January, hunt for new ref chief

Semi-automated offside technology will be introduced to Serie A next month, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on Monday as the country's refereeing association searches for a new president following a drugs scandal.

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US lawmakers mull charges against 'unfit' Trump

US lawmakers mull charges against 'unfit' Trump

The congressional panel probing last year's deadly assault on the US Capitol branded Donald Trump "unfit for any office" Monday as it prepared to vote on whether to recommend criminal charges against the former president.

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US investor buys French Ligue 1 club Lyon

US investor buys French Ligue 1 club Lyon

American investment company Eagle Football Holding added to a growing international portfolio when it took control of Ligue 1 club Lyon on Monday, the French side announced in a press release.

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US lawmakers mull calling for charges against 'unfit' Trump

US lawmakers mull calling for charges against 'unfit' Trump

Lawmakers probing last year's deadly assault on the US Capitol held a final public meeting Monday that is expected to end in a vote on whether to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump.

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US Capitol panel mulls calling for charges against Trump

US Capitol panel mulls calling for charges against Trump

Lawmakers probing last year's deadly assault on the US Capitol began a final public meeting Monday that is expected to end in a vote on whether to recommend criminal charges against former president Donald Trump.

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Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ends tumultuous France career after Qatar blow

Ballon D'Or winner Benzema ends tumultuous France career after Qatar blow

Ballon D'Or winner Karim Benzema called time on his tumultuous international career with France on Monday, a day after the defending champions World Cup final defeat to Argentina.

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