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Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

Hovland and Gerard share lead at Tour Championship

Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension

Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace

Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park

Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Indian release of Sonia Gandhi memoir uncertain after publisher clarification

ICE detains British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos in Louisiana

Cities show cleaner transport policies can reduce severe air pollution

Milo Yiannopoulos held by ICE after missing immigration hearing

Four patients harmed in Nashville hospital medication mix-up

Six Flags closes X2 rollercoaster after reports of severe brain injuries

Essex council hires private guards as Wethersfield asylum centre expands

Jury ends second day without verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Morata double fires Atletico to opening win at Getafe

Alvaro Morata struck twice to secure Atletico Madrid a 3-0 victory at Getafe in their opening game of the La Liga season on Monday.

Popovici clocks third fastest 200m freestyle to earn Euro gold

Romanian teenager David Popovici swam the third quickest time in history to claim the men's 200m freestyle gold at the European Championships on Monday in Rome.

Academy apologizes to indigenous star for historic Oscars abuse

Nearly 50 years after she was booed off the Oscars stage for declining Marlon Brando's award on his behalf in protest at the film industry's treatment of Native Americans, Sacheen Littlefeather has received an apology from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group said Monday.

Violent protests erupt in parts of Kenya over vote

As news of Raila Odinga's loss in Kenya's presidential election filtered through to his stronghold of Kisumu on Monday, angry supporters streamed into the streets, hurling stones and alleging vote-rigging as police fired tear gas to disperse them.

UN resumes talks on high-seas treaty amid growing concerns

After four inconclusive sessions, UN member states on Monday resumed talks aimed at finally completing a treaty to protect the world's high seas, a vital yet fragile resource that covers nearly half the planet.

Napoli thump Verona as Osimhen racially abused

Napoli ran out convincing 5-2 winners at Verona on Monday in their opening match of the Serie A season which was marred by Victor Osimhen being targeted by racist abuse from the stands.

Injured Smith withdraws from BMW Championship

Australian star Cam Smith withdrew from this week's PGA Tour BMW Championship on Monday citing a hip injury, organisers confirmed.

Tuchel and Conte charged after Battle of the Bridge

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte have been charged with improper conduct after their explosive clashes in Sunday's stormy 2-2 draw.

Simon Stiell of Grenada named new UN climate chief

Grenada's former environment minister Simon Stiell was named Monday as the new UN Climate Change chief, replacing Patricia Espinosa of Mexico, the UN secretary-general's office said.

'Baba' Odinga: Fifth time unlucky for Kenyan leader

Raila Amolo Odinga has spent most of his adult life in politics, including eight years in prison as a pro-democracy campaigner, but despite five attempts, has never achieved his presidential ambitions.

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