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Lavrov in Kenya on heels of Ukraine FM trip to Africa

Lavrov in Kenya on heels of Ukraine FM trip to Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was meeting Kenyan leaders on Monday on a surprise visit to Nairobi, as Moscow and Kyiv both seek to bolster support from African nations over the war in Ukraine.

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Klopp won't take break from management despite Liverpool's struggles

Klopp won't take break from management despite Liverpool's struggles

Jurgen Klopp insists he does not need a break from management as he looks to put Liverpool back on track after their troubled season.

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Asian, European markets diverge after US debt deal

Asian, European markets diverge after US debt deal

Asian and European stock markets wobbled Monday after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a deal on lifting the US debt ceiling to avoid a disastrous default.

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American crew grabs Ocean Race lead

American crew grabs Ocean Race lead

American boat 11th Hour grabbed a narrow lead in the Ocean Race after winning the fifth leg from Newport, Rhode Island, to Aarhus in Denmark.

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African players in Europe: Ghana's Sulemana stars for doomed Saints

African players in Europe: Ghana's Sulemana stars for doomed Saints

Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana scored a stunning goal for relegated Southampton as they bowed out of the Premier League after a thrilling 4-4 draw with Liverpool at the weekend.

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Bola Tinubu takes helm in Nigeria, Africa's troubled giant

Bola Tinubu takes helm in Nigeria, Africa's troubled giant

Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of Nigeria on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office.

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Nvidia chief says tech at 'tipping point' as unveils AI products

Nvidia chief says tech at 'tipping point' as unveils AI products

Nvidia chief Jensen Huang said the world was at "the tipping point of a new computer era" as he unveiled a raft of AI-related products Monday in his first public speech in four years at a Taiwan tech trade show.

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Spain PM calls snap election after local poll drubbing

Spain PM calls snap election after local poll drubbing

In a surprise move, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called a snap election on July 23 on Monday, a day after his Socialists suffered a drubbing in local and regional polls.

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Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years

Shanghai records hottest May day in 100 years

Shanghai recorded its hottest May day in 100 years on Monday, the city's meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree.

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Nepal celebrates 70 years since first Everest summit

Nepal celebrates 70 years since first Everest summit

The sons of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa led celebrations in Nepal on Monday to mark the 70th anniversary of the historic first ascent of Everest.

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