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Spain's Nations League triumph calms fears around De la Fuente project

Spain's Nations League triumph calms fears around De la Fuente project

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has quelled the doubts around him by leading his country to Nations League glory and ending a decade-long trophy drought.

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Man City chairman frustrated by financial cloud over treble triumph

Man City chairman frustrated by financial cloud over treble triumph

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has voiced his frustration that financial fair play charges are overshadowing the club's success on the pitch, vowing to air his "blunt views" when he can.

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Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny goes on trial on 'extremism' charges

Jailed Kremlin critic Navalny goes on trial on 'extremism' charges

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny went on trial on Monday on "extremism" charges that could see his prison time extended for decades as part of wider government efforts to silence dissent.

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Thai election commission ratifies vote results

Thai election commission ratifies vote results

Thailand's Election Commission on Monday confirmed the results of last month's vote, in which the pro-democracy opposition trounced the army-backed parties that have ruled the kingdom for nearly a decade.

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UK lawmakers set to judge ex-PM Johnson over 'Partygate'

UK lawmakers set to judge ex-PM Johnson over 'Partygate'

British MPs will cast their judgment on Monday on a damning report that found ex-prime minister Boris Johnson lied to parliament about lockdown-breaking parties.

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Sudan truce holds on second day as donors set to meet in Geneva

Sudan truce holds on second day as donors set to meet in Geneva

An international donors' conference is set to begin in Geneva on Monday for Sudan, where a ceasefire was holding but the UN says the humanitarian situation is worsening after two months of war.

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Lager-than-life president: Macron downs a beer to cheers, and criticism

Lager-than-life president: Macron downs a beer to cheers, and criticism

French President Emmanuel Macron has created a brouhaha in France after being filmed downing a bottle of beer with Toulouse's rugby players after they clinched the domestic league title at the weekend.

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Dutch striker Promes gets jail term for stabbing cousin

Dutch striker Promes gets jail term for stabbing cousin

A Dutch court sentenced former Netherlands international footballer Quincy Promes to 18 months in jail Monday for stabbing his cousin at a family party.

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Nepal capital bans Indian films in protest of Hindu movie

Nepal capital bans Indian films in protest of Hindu movie

The mayor of Nepal's capital launched a ban Monday on the screening of hugely popular Indian films after a movie inspired by the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana sparked controversy.

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Red Cross says Azerbaijan has blocked Karabakh access

Red Cross says Azerbaijan has blocked Karabakh access

The Armenian branch of the Red Cross said Monday that Azerbaijan was blocking access to Nagorno-Karabakh, as concern grows over the humanitarian situation in the restive region.

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