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France in limbo after Macron gamble deepens political deadlock

France in limbo after Macron gamble deepens political deadlock

France was faced with an unsettling political vacuum Monday after snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron to reshape the political landscape failed to clear a path to a new government.

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Russian missiles kill 24 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital

Russian missiles kill 24 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital

Russia fired dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in a massive barrage that killed at least 24 people and smashed into a children's hospital in Kyiv, trapping victims under the rubble, officials said.

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France in turmoil as it prepares to 'host the world' for Olympics

France in turmoil as it prepares to 'host the world' for Olympics

France has been plunged into political turmoil three weeks before hosting the Olympics, making it hard to know who will be in key government positions when the Games open on July 26.

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England Euros semi against Dutch a 'Premier League style' clash

England Euros semi against Dutch a 'Premier League style' clash

Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven expects the Euro 2024 semi-final against England on Wednesday to be a Premier League-type clash.

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Bavuma returns to lead South Africa to West Indies in rare Test series

Bavuma returns to lead South Africa to West Indies in rare Test series

Temba Bavuma will return to international cricket for the first time this year when he captains South Africa in a two-match Test series in the West Indies next month.

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Russian missiles kill 20 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital

Russian missiles kill 20 in Ukraine, gut Kyiv children's hospital

Russia launched dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in an attack that killed at least 20 people people and smashed into a children's hospital in Kyiv, officials said.

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Texas hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl hits coast

Texas hunkers down as Hurricane Beryl hits coast

Hurricane Beryl made landfall Monday in the southern US state of Texas, where some residents were evacuated over warnings of flooding and power outages.

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Carlsberg quaffs British soft drinks maker Britvic for £3.3 bn

Carlsberg quaffs British soft drinks maker Britvic for £3.3 bn

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Monday said that it had reached a deal to buy British soft drinks manufacturer Britvic for £3.3 billion ($4.2 billion).

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Harrison a believer in the New Saints' football pilgrimage

Harrison a believer in the New Saints' football pilgrimage

Craig Harrison begins another Champions League adventure with Welsh club New Saints on Tuesday, a competition he once aspired to play in till a horrific injury ended his career aged just 25.

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France in limbo after Macron gamble fails to break political deadlock

France in limbo after Macron gamble fails to break political deadlock

France on Monday was faced with a difficult battle to form a new government after parliamentary elections, called by President Emmanuel Macron to reshape the political landscape, failed to open a clear path towards a majority.

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