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England recall Billy Vunipola for Australia Test series

England recall Billy Vunipola for Australia Test series

Eddie Jones on Monday recalled powerful Saracens forward Billy Vunipola and named veteran scrum-half Danny Care in his 36-man squad for England's three-Test Australia tour in July.

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European stocks aim higher despite recession worries

European stocks aim higher despite recession worries

Europe's main stock markets rose on Monday after a mixed Asian session, as traders set aside recession fears and French political uncertainty.

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Paris ballet head Aurelie Dupont quit to 'live differently'

Paris ballet head Aurelie Dupont quit to 'live differently'

The resignation of Aurelie Dupont, ballet director at the Paris Opera for the past six years, was a surprise, but the former prima ballerina insists there was no controversy behind it.

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Airlines seek govt support for net-zero pledge

Airlines seek govt support for net-zero pledge

World airlines on Monday called on governments to support the industry's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd

West Ham sign Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd

West Ham announced the signing of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd on Monday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($37 million) once add-ons are included.

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Ollivon heads up rookie France squad for double Japan tests

Ollivon heads up rookie France squad for double Japan tests

Toulon backrower Charles Ollivon heads up a 42-strong France squad named by coach Fabien Galthie on Monday to play two Tests against Japan next month.

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Strike forces cancellation of all Brussels flights

Strike forces cancellation of all Brussels flights

Brussels Airport cancelled all outbound flights on Monday after most security staff joined a nationwide strike for better pay as soaring inflation hit workers' purchasing power.

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French far right savours parliament gains

French far right savours parliament gains

After decades of struggling to impose its political agenda, the far right under Marine Le Pen has cemented its place as a cornerstone of French political life, despite accusations of fostering a divisive extremist ideology.

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Belgium returns Lumumba tooth to family

Belgium returns Lumumba tooth to family

Belgium on Monday handed over the last remains of slain Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba -- a tooth -- to his family, turning a page on a grim chapter in its colonial past.

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Berrettini says in running to win Wimbledon after Queen's double

Berrettini says in running to win Wimbledon after Queen's double

Matteo Berrettini is quietly confident he can win Wimbledon after retaining his Queen's Club title over the weekend to join an elite group of players and continue an impressive return from injury.

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