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Brook named new England white-ball cricket captain

Brook named new England white-ball cricket captain

Harry Brook has been appointed as England's new white-ball captain, leading both the one-day international and Twenty20 teams, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced Monday.

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Honda executive resigns over 'inappropriate conduct'

Honda executive resigns over 'inappropriate conduct'

Honda's executive vice president resigned on Monday over "an allegation of inappropriate conduct", the Japanese automaker said.

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Stocks, oil prices sink further as Trump stands firm over tariffs

Stocks, oil prices sink further as Trump stands firm over tariffs

Stock markets and oil prices collapsed further on a black Monday for markets as US President Donald Trump stood firm over his tariffs despite recession fears.

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'Alarming' microplastic pollution in Europe's great rivers

'Alarming' microplastic pollution in Europe's great rivers

"Alarming" levels of microplastic have been found in major rivers across Europe according to scientists in 14 studies published simultaneously Monday.

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Spurs boss Postecoglou glad of Johnson revival ahead of Europa quarter-final

Spurs boss Postecoglou glad of Johnson revival ahead of Europa quarter-final

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said he was delighted that Brennan Johnson returned to goalscoring form against Southampton ahead of Thursday's Europa League quarter-final with Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Major garment producer Bangladesh says US buyers halting orders

Major garment producer Bangladesh says US buyers halting orders

US buyers have begun halting orders from Bangladesh, the world's second-biggest garment manufacturer, after punishing US tariffs, leaders of the South Asian nation's critical industry warned on Monday.

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Former Wales fly-half Biggar to retire at end of rugby season

Former Wales fly-half Biggar to retire at end of rugby season

Former Wales fly-half Dan Biggar will retire from professional rugby at the end of the season, the Toulon player announced on Monday.

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African players in Europe: Iwobi ends goal drought to help sink Reds

African players in Europe: Iwobi ends goal drought to help sink Reds

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi scored for the first time in 15 matches in all competitions to help Fulham shock Premier League leaders Liverpool 3-2 at the weekend.

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King Charles III shrugs off health scare to begin Italy visit

King Charles III shrugs off health scare to begin Italy visit

King Charles III arrives in Italy on Monday for a four-day visit where he will become the first UK monarch to address Italy's joint parliament, but will not meet Pope Francis due to the pontiff's health issues.

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The worst market crashes since 1929

The worst market crashes since 1929

Monday's stock market collapses in Asia and Europe after China retaliated to steep US tariffs revived memories of similar market turmoil after the Covid pandemic and the last global financial crisis.

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