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Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant

Premier League referee Coote suspended over apparent video rant

Premier League referee David Coote was Monday suspended after a video was posted on social media appearing to show him making derogatory remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

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Brazilian Indigenous leader warns world on Amazon's fate

Brazilian Indigenous leader warns world on Amazon's fate

As the COP29 climate talks started Monday in Azerbaijan, an Indigenous leader half a world away is literally towering over Brazil with a warning about the fate of the Amazon rainforest.

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Amorim jets in to launch new era at Man Utd

Amorim jets in to launch new era at Man Utd

Manchester United's new era started on Monday when Ruben Amorim jetted into town to start the daunting task of restoring the club to former glories.

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Lindt melted own 'excellence' claim in US lawsuit: reports

Lindt melted own 'excellence' claim in US lawsuit: reports

In a bid to dodge a US lawsuit, Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has scuppered its own claims about the excellence of its products -- a cornerstone of its marketing strategy.

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Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat

Putin win in Ukraine 'no victory' for Trump: EU's top diplomat

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned Monday that letting Russia win in Ukraine would represent a loss for the United States, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the presidency.

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'London's best-kept secret': UK's largest wholesale market turns 50

'London's best-kept secret': UK's largest wholesale market turns 50

By the time most Londoners had rolled out of bed on Monday morning, Gary Marshall was already winding down for the day at New Covent Garden Market.

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Stocks and dollar climb, bitcoin hits record high

Stocks and dollar climb, bitcoin hits record high

US and European stocks powered higher, the dollar gained and bitcoin extended a record run on Monday, as traders took their lead from events in the United States and China.

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Alcaraz beaten by Ruud in ATP Finals opener

Alcaraz beaten by Ruud in ATP Finals opener

Norway's Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish star's bid for a maiden ATP Finals title got off to a poor start.

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US climate action won't end with Trump, envoy tells COP29

US climate action won't end with Trump, envoy tells COP29

Washington's top climate envoy sought to reassure countries at the CO29 talks Monday that Donald Trump's re-election would not end US efforts to tackle global warming.

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Nigerian afrobeats stars sure of 2025 Grammy revenge

Nigerian afrobeats stars sure of 2025 Grammy revenge

Nigeria's afrobeats stars are assured of a comeback at next year's Grammy Awards, after winning a clean sweep of nominations for "Best African Musical Performance".

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