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German train drivers to stage longest-ever strike

German train drivers to stage longest-ever strike

German train drivers will stage their longest-ever walkout with a six-day strike this week, their union said Monday, escalating a dispute with rail operator Deutsche Bahn over pay and working hours.

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Farrell says conservative approach best for Six Nations title defence

Farrell says conservative approach best for Six Nations title defence

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said on Monday he was not a believer in the four-year World Cup cycle and a radical overhaul of his squad would be damaging to their Six Nations title defence.

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Musk visits Auschwitz and will address anti-Semitism online in Poland

Musk visits Auschwitz and will address anti-Semitism online in Poland

Elon Musk visited Auschwitz and was due to address anti-Semitism online at an event in Poland on Monday just weeks after sparking a firestorm by endorsing a anti-Jewish conspiracy theory on his social media platform X.

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US 'all in' for Africa, Blinken says opening coastal tour

US 'all in' for Africa, Blinken says opening coastal tour

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday the United States was committed to deeper relations with Africa despite global crises as he opened a trip in the shadow of coups and the rising influence of Russia and China on the continent.

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French farmers threaten more protests ahead of PM meeting

French farmers threaten more protests ahead of PM meeting

France's powerful farming union on Monday threatened a week or more of protest action as it was poised to meet with Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.

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Alcaraz targeting 'best level' to beat Zverev at Australian Open

Alcaraz targeting 'best level' to beat Zverev at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz said he would have to play at his "best level" in his Australian Open quarter-final with Alexander Zverev after producing a masterclass against unseeded Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday.

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Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors

Japan goalkeeper racially abused online after Asian Cup errors

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said Monday he was racially abused on social media following his team's shock defeat to Iraq at the Asian Cup.

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China's Zheng draws on Li Na advice to make Australian Open last eight

China's Zheng draws on Li Na advice to make Australian Open last eight

Zheng Qinwen drew on advice from Chinese great Li Na to match her exploits at the US Open last year by storming into the Australian Open quarter-finals for the first time on Monday.

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Europe stocks advance on record-busting Wall Street

Europe stocks advance on record-busting Wall Street

Europe's top stock markets rose Monday as investors eyed a record tech-driven rally on Wall Street before the weekend and set aside a mixed Asian performance.

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France's Jelonch limps out of Six Nations contention

France's Jelonch limps out of Six Nations contention

French flanker Anthony Jelonch will miss the upcoming Six Nations with a right knee injury, a source close to the Toulouse star told AFP on Monday.

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