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'Can't destroy us': Ukraine's Shakhtar send stark message from Hamburg

'Can't destroy us': Ukraine's Shakhtar send stark message from Hamburg

Shakhtar Donetsk host Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday in the German city of Hamburg, the latest 'home away from home' for the side forced out of Ukraine after Russia's invasion.

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Fans forgo facemasks as India's toxic smog clouds World Cup

Fans forgo facemasks as India's toxic smog clouds World Cup

The smog-choked Indian capital was ranked as the planet's most polluted major city on Monday, but the love of the game trumped health worries for fans at the cricket World Cup.

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Europe stocks falter on weak data despite Asia rally

Europe stocks falter on weak data despite Asia rally

Europe's main stock markets faltered Monday as traders focused on concerns over weak economic data and the Middle East conflict, setting aside strong gains in Asia.

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Blinken pledges more Gaza aid during Turkey visit

Blinken pledges more Gaza aid during Turkey visit

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that Washington was working "very aggressively" to dramatically expand the amount of aid reaching trapped civilians in Gaza.

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Mathews in World Cup 'timed out' controversy as Sri Lanka make 279

Mathews in World Cup 'timed out' controversy as Sri Lanka make 279

Sri Lanka batsman Angelo Mathews became the first player to be given "timed out" in the history of international cricket on Monday in a World Cup clash against Bangladesh.

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UK climate activists target 'Rokeby Venus' painting

UK climate activists target 'Rokeby Venus' painting

Climate protesters on Monday smashed the glass cover of the "Rokeby Venus" painting by Spanish artist Diego Velazquez at London's National Portrait Gallery, in the latest protest against fossil fuels.

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French justice minister goes on trial in conflict of interest case

French justice minister goes on trial in conflict of interest case

France's justice minister goes on trial Monday in a conflict of interest case that has been a major embarrassment for President Emmanuel Macron's government.

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Smith's vertigo adds to Australia World Cup concerns

Smith's vertigo adds to Australia World Cup concerns

Australia star batsman Steve Smith revealed Monday he had suffered a fresh attack of vertigo, a condition that has affected him several times in recent years.

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Mankads to painful groins: Five unusual cricket dismissals

Mankads to painful groins: Five unusual cricket dismissals

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews became the first batsman in international cricket history to be dismissed "timed out" as controversy engulfed a World Cup match against Bangladesh in New Delhi on Monday.

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Russian Olympic body appeals IOC suspension: CAS

Russian Olympic body appeals IOC suspension: CAS

Russia's Olympic body on Monday launched an appeal against its suspension by the International Olympic Committee at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the sports tribunal said.

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