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Senegal anti-establishment candidate wins presidency

Senegal anti-establishment candidate wins presidency

Anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was set Monday to become the youngest president in Senegal's history after his rival conceded the race, triggering a political earthquake in the West African nation.

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Southgate says injuries give England hopefuls chance to press case for Euro 2024

Southgate says injuries give England hopefuls chance to press case for Euro 2024

Gareth Southgate said Monday that an "incredible" spate of injuries had opened up opportunities for fringe players as England prepare for their final match before the manager names his Euro 2024 squad.

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McTominay says 'not all doom and gloom' as Scotland seek to end winless streak

McTominay says 'not all doom and gloom' as Scotland seek to end winless streak

Scott McTominay said it is "not all doom and gloom" as Scotland seek to end a six-game winless run when they face Northern Ireland on Tuesday.

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Israel fury at US abstention on Security Council ceasefire vote

Israel fury at US abstention on Security Council ceasefire vote

Israel reacted angrily on Monday to the first UN Security Council vote to demand an "immediate ceasefire" in the Gaza war, after its closest ally the United States abstained, while fighting raged in the Palestinian territory.

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Page banks on youth as Wales target Euro 2024 spot in post-Bale era

Page banks on youth as Wales target Euro 2024 spot in post-Bale era

Wales manager Rob Page says the team have come "a long way" since the retirement of Gareth Bale as they prepare to host Poland in a play-off final on Tuesday with a place at Euro 2024 at stake.

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Trump 'hush money' trial set for April 15, bond amount slashed

Trump 'hush money' trial set for April 15, bond amount slashed

Donald Trump's legal battles pinballed from victory to defeat Monday as he was offered a lifeline in his struggle to stave off a half billion dollar fraud judgement while a New York judge rejected efforts to delay a separate criminal trial.

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Geopolitical tensions boost oil, weigh on equities

Geopolitical tensions boost oil, weigh on equities

Geopolitical tensions sent oil prices climbing and weighed on equities on Monday as investors also continued to worry about prospects for interest rate cuts amid stubbornly-high inflation.

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UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks

UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks

The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns, calling in China's ambassador to protest and sanctioning those it branded responsible.

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Moscow attack puts spotlight on IS threat to western Europe

Moscow attack puts spotlight on IS threat to western Europe

Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall is exacerbating worries that similar acts could hit targets in western Europe which is hosting exceptionally high-profile sports events this summer, analysts say.

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Last shot for Venezuela opposition to register presidential candidate

Last shot for Venezuela opposition to register presidential candidate

Venezuela's embattled opposition faces a last-ditch bid to register a candidate for July's presidential election on Monday, after accusing President Nicolas Maduro's government of blocking yet another aspirant.

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