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Worcestershire invited to nominate groups for 2027 King’s volunteer award

Canada ends refugee family sponsorship exemption over integrity concerns

Just add fish: Scientists pursue more rice, less disease in Senegal paddies

Berlin's run-down public spaces at heart of election campaign

Louisville adds LJ Wells for fifth season of eligibility

Asian Games set for liftoff but will everyone have a bed?

Ribeiro and Richie among celebrity birthdays for September 20–26

Florida State dismisses athletics director Alford and appoints interim leader

Bob Mackie, costume designer for Cher and Madonna, dies aged 87

Saudi Arabia warns it will react 'firmly' to Houthi attacks

Mahomes makes triumphant return as Chiefs rout Broncos 31-10

Designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 after career spanning television, stage and fashion

Belgium completes outer structure of offshore energy island

'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' win big at Emmy Awards

Kids missing in Colombian Amazon probably alive, authorities say

Four Indigenous children lost since a plane crash in the Colombian Amazon almost a month ago are believed to still be alive, the military said Monday.

Shang, Wu fail to end China's 86-year wait at French Open

Shang Juncheng and Wu Yibing missed out on becoming the first Chinese men in 86 years to win a match at the French Open on Monday, leaving the nation's hopes resting on Zhang Zhizhen.

NATO soldiers clash with Serb protesters in Kosovo

NATO-led peacekeepers on Monday dispersed Serb protesters who again clashed with police in northern Kosovo to demand the removal of recently elected Albanian mayors, as ethnic tensions flared in the Balkan nation.

'Tired' Spalletti confirms Napoli exit after making history

Luciano Spalletti confirmed Monday that he will leave Napoli at the end of the Serie A season after winning their first league title since the days of Diego Maradona.

'Save your lives:' Free Thai boxing lessons for LGBTQ people in Chile

Shield, duck, punch: At a municipal sports hall in Chile's capital Santiago, dozens of members of the LGBTQ community gathered to learn Thai boxing self defense moves in a climate of rising homophobic violence.

New Greek elections on June 25: president's office

Greece will hold fresh elections on June 25, the president's office said Monday as Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis seeks to consolidate a May 21 win that left him short of a parliamentary majority.

Wawrinka triumphs in four-hour 35-minute French Open marathon

Former champion Stan Wawrinka shrugged off his 38 years to reach the French Open second round on Monday, winning a five-set marathon against Albert Ramos Vinolas which stretched to four hours and 35 minutes.

Spain's Pedro Sanchez, risk-taker with a flair for political gambles

Spain's Pedro Sanchez, who announced snap elections Monday after his ruling Socialists were routed in local polls, is a consummate risk-taker who's shown a flair for daring gambles during his rollercoaster political career.

Sudharsan powers Gujarat to 214-4 against Chennai in IPL final

Indian batsman Sai Sudharsan smashed 96 on Monday as defending champions Gujarat Titans reached 214-4 against Chennai Super Kings, the highest ever total in an IPL final.

Asian, European markets mixed after US debt deal

Asian and European stock markets wobbled Monday as a weekend deal to raise the US debt ceiling faces a crucial vote in Congress this week, with hardliners opposing it.

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