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France says talking to Saudi about Rafale fighter sale

France says talking to Saudi about Rafale fighter sale

The French government is talking to Saudi Arabia about selling the kingdom Rafale fighter jets, France's defence minister said on Monday.

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Azam leads Pakistan to 282-7 as Afghanistan's teenage leg-spinner shines

Azam leads Pakistan to 282-7 as Afghanistan's teenage leg-spinner shines

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hit a stylish half century to guide his team to a fighting 282-7 in their World Cup match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday.

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All Blacks 'mentally and physically' ready for final hurrah - McLeod

All Blacks 'mentally and physically' ready for final hurrah - McLeod

The All Blacks are both "mentally and physically" ready for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against old rivals South Africa, according to defence coach Scott McLeod.

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Spain seizes ancient gold jewellery stolen from Ukraine

Spain seizes ancient gold jewellery stolen from Ukraine

Spanish police said Monday they have seized centuries-old gold artefacts worth over 60 million euros ($64 million) that were stolen and taken out of Ukraine illegally.

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Markram says South Africa's cricketers 'inspired' by Springboks

Markram says South Africa's cricketers 'inspired' by Springboks

Aiden Markram says South Africa's cricketers are taking "inspiration" from the Springboks' run to the Rugby World Cup final as they continue their own quest for global glory in India.

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Fake Ozempic pens circulating in Europe, watchdogs warn

Fake Ozempic pens circulating in Europe, watchdogs warn

Fake injection pens of Ozempic, a hugely popular diabetes drug that went viral on social media as a way to lose weight, are circulating in Europe, drug authorities have warned.

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Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Hamas says more than 5,000 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said Monday that more than 5,000 people have been killed in the besieged Palestinian enclave since Israel launched its withering bombing campaign more than two weeks ago.

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Populist left leader moves to launch new German party

Populist left leader moves to launch new German party

A charismatic leader of Germany's populist left wing on Monday laid the foundation for a new party, expected to poach support from the resurgent far right and further splinter the political landscape.

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World Rugby looking into Mbonambi's alleged racial slur

World Rugby looking into Mbonambi's alleged racial slur

World Rugby said Monday it had launched an official investigation into the allegation that South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi directed a racial slur at Tom Curry of England during the Springboks' victory in the Rugby World Cup semi-final.

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US oil giant Chevron to buy rival Hess for $53 bn

US oil giant Chevron to buy rival Hess for $53 bn

US energy giant Chevron will buy its rival Hess for $53 billion in an all-stock deal, the companies announced in a joint statement on Monday.

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