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German economy shrinks slightly in third quarter

German economy shrinks slightly in third quarter

German output shrank in the third quarter, official data published Monday showed, adding to a continued gloomy picture for Europe's largest economy despite falling inflation.

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Macron opposes gender neutral writing as he opens language museum

Macron opposes gender neutral writing as he opens language museum

French President Emmanuel Macron looked to cement his legacy, and take on political opponents, with the inauguration on Monday of a monument to the French language deep in far-right heartland.

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Spain's crown princess comes of age in boost for monarchy

Spain's crown princess comes of age in boost for monarchy

Princess Leonor, heir to the Spanish crown, will swear loyalty to the constitution Tuesday on her 18th birthday, a milestone that will help turn the page on the scandal-tainted reign of her grandfather, Juan Carlos.

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King Charles heads to Kenya as calls for colonial apology grow

King Charles heads to Kenya as calls for colonial apology grow

Britain's King Charles III was heading to Kenya on Monday, his first visit as monarch to a Commonwealth nation, where he faces widespread calls for an apology for abuses committed during colonial rule.

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Man Utd's Evans blames injury woes for miserable run

Man Utd's Evans blames injury woes for miserable run

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has blamed his team's dismal form on a rash of injuries after their troubled season hit a new low with Sunday's derby disaster against Manchester City.

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Lebanon PM says he's working to avoid 'war' with Israel

Lebanon PM says he's working to avoid 'war' with Israel

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister said Monday he was working to ensure his country does not enter the Hamas-Israel war, even as Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging cross-border fire.

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Shakib says 'talk is cheap' as Bangladesh's World Cup falls apart

Shakib says 'talk is cheap' as Bangladesh's World Cup falls apart

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan warned his players that "talk is cheap" and demanded they put words into action to rescue their battered pride at the World Cup.

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German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas confirmed dead

German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas confirmed dead

Shani Louk, a 23-year-old German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas fighters when they stormed a music festival in the Israeli desert, is dead, Israel's foreign ministry said Monday.

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Farooqi strikes as Afghanistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 241

Farooqi strikes as Afghanistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 241

Fazalhaq Farooqi marked his return to the Afghanistan side with four wickets as Sri Lanka were dismissed for just 241 in a World Cup match in Pune on Monday.

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Kremlin blames 'external interference' for anti-Israel airport riot

Kremlin blames 'external interference' for anti-Israel airport riot

The Kremlin on Monday blamed "external interference" for an anti-Israel riot that closed an airport in the Muslim-majority region of Dagestan the previous day.

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