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Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Zverev pushes through

Sabalenka reaches Madrid Open quarters, Zverev pushes through

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.

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California billionaire tax appears headed to the ballot

California billionaire tax appears headed to the ballot

A proposed emergency tax on California billionaires to help fund the state's cash-strapped healthcare system has gathered enough signatures to trigger a referendum in November, the union behind the measure announced.

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Trump, Melania slam Kimmel for 'widow' joke

Trump, Melania slam Kimmel for 'widow' joke

US President Donald Trump called Monday for comedian Jimmy Kimmel to be fired for likening First Lady Melania Trump to an "expectant widow," in a joke made days before a third alleged attempt to assassinate Trump.

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Trains collide near Jakarta, killing four, injuring dozens

Trains collide near Jakarta, killing four, injuring dozens

Two trains collided outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta late Monday, killing at least four people, injuring dozens, and prompting a mammoth rescue effort.

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Kompany hails Kane, 'ageing like fine wine' as Bayern face PSG in Champions League

Kompany hails Kane, 'ageing like fine wine' as Bayern face PSG in Champions League

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Monday hailed Harry Kane, saying the England captain was only getting better with age as the German giants get ready to face Paris Saint-Germain in their heavyweight Champions League semi-final.

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UK's King Charles arrives in US to shore up Trump ties

UK's King Charles arrives in US to shore up Trump ties

Britain's King Charles III arrived in Washington Monday for a high-stakes state visit aimed at salvaging frayed ties with Donald Trump, amid extra-tight security following an attack on a gala dinner attended by the US president.

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Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town

Tuareg rebels in control of key Mali town

Jihadists and allied Tuareg separatists in Mali have seized the key northern town of Kidal after coordinated attacks on strategic junta positions, an ally of the local governor and local sources said on Monday.

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Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets Putin

Iran FM blames US for failure of talks as he meets Putin

Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of Middle East peace talks during a visit to Russia, where President Vladimir Putin promised him Moscow's support in ending the war.

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US Supreme Court hears Bayer bid to end Roundup weedkiller suits

US Supreme Court hears Bayer bid to end Roundup weedkiller suits

The US Supreme Court heard a bid on Monday by German agrichemical giant Bayer to put an end to a wave of lawsuits over the weedkiller Roundup.

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Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists

Separate goals, common enemy for Mali's jihadists and separatists

Unprecedented attacks in Mali by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and Tuareg separatists who killed the defence minister and seized a key town are the dramatic result of a new alliance the two groups forged a year ago.

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