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Former Hamas captive mourns husband as Israel celebrates freed hostages

Former Hamas captive mourns husband as Israel celebrates freed hostages

Israel's collective euphoria following the rescue of four hostages on Saturday stands in stark contrast with the anger of Tami Metzger, whose captive husband in Gaza was announced dead days ago.

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England can 'do something special' at Euro 2024, says Rice

England can 'do something special' at Euro 2024, says Rice

Declan Rice says England can "do something really special" at Euro 2024 as Gareth Southgate's team jetted to Germany following a royal send-off on Monday.

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Elephants call each other by name, study finds

Elephants call each other by name, study finds

Elephants call out to each other using individual names that they invent for their fellow pachyderms, a study said on Monday.

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Macron urges French to make 'right choice' in election gamble

Macron urges French to make 'right choice' in election gamble

President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he was confident French voters would make the "right choice" in snap elections he called after the far right crushed his centrist alliance in Sunday's EU ballot.

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'Off-guard': How Macron's poll gamble caught even allies by surprise

'Off-guard': How Macron's poll gamble caught even allies by surprise

President Emmanuel Macron's decision to plunge his country into a snap election was taken behind closed doors with a few advisors after a worse-than-expected drubbing in European elections, sources close to him say.

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Andy Murray expected to team up with brother Jamie at Wimbledon

Andy Murray expected to team up with brother Jamie at Wimbledon

Andy Murray is expected to team up with brother Jamie to play doubles at Wimbledon in what is likely to be former world number one's final appearance at the British Grand Slam.

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Blinken in Israel to push Gaza ceasefire plan

Blinken in Israel to push Gaza ceasefire plan

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Israel on Monday to promote a Gaza truce and hostage release plan as Israeli bombardment again rocked the Palestinian territory.

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Indian PM unveils coalition cabinet dominated by his party

Indian PM unveils coalition cabinet dominated by his party

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Monday his coalition government after a surprise election setback lost his Hindu-nationalist party an overall majority.

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Aussie Scott to start 92nd major in a row at US Open

Aussie Scott to start 92nd major in a row at US Open

Australia's Adam Scott will stretch the second-longest consecutive men's majors streak in golf history to 92 starts after being among six final players named Monday to the US Open field.

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Flanker Tom Curry picked for England tour despite fitness warning

Flanker Tom Curry picked for England tour despite fitness warning

Tom Curry has been named in England's squad for their tour of Japan and New Zealand despite a warning from his club coach that including him would be "guaranteed" to shorten his career.

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