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Osimhen hits four as Nigeria create AFCON record by winning 10-0

Osimhen hits four as Nigeria create AFCON record by winning 10-0

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen scored four goals as Nigeria crushed Sao Tome e Principe 10-0 in Morocco on Monday to record the biggest victory in Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying history.

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Top US, Chinese national security figures hold 'candid' talks

Top US, Chinese national security figures hold 'candid' talks

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with his Chinese counterpart on Monday, the White House said, describing their lengthy exchange as a "candid" attempt to "manage the dynamic" between the rival powers.

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Majestic Modric gives Croatia victory in France

Majestic Modric gives Croatia victory in France

Luka Modric's early penalty gave Croatia a 1-0 win over off-form France in Paris on Monday as the World Cup holders finished their June run of UEFA Nations League matches without a victory in four outings.

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US, S.Korea warn of swift reply if N.Korea conducts nuclear test

US, S.Korea warn of swift reply if N.Korea conducts nuclear test

The United States and South Korea warned Monday of a swift response if North Korea conducts a nuclear test, including US military "adjustments," but again offered talks as a way out.

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Wildfire tears through California forest as temperatures rocket

Wildfire tears through California forest as temperatures rocket

A wildfire was burning out of control Monday in forest outside Los Angeles after a weekend of record-breaking temperatures, and as forecasters warn of fire danger across the parched US West.

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'They bomb and they bomb': Anguish in Ukraine frontline city

'They bomb and they bomb': Anguish in Ukraine frontline city

Maksym Katerin was red-eyed Monday as he showed the fresh graves of his mother and stepfather, scattered with rose petals, in his garden in Ukraine's frontline city of Lysychansk.

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Argentina seizes passports of grounded plane's Iranian crew

Argentina seizes passports of grounded plane's Iranian crew

Five Iranian crew of a cargo plane grounded in Argentina since last week have had their passports temporarily seized pending a probe into possible links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, officials said Monday.

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Amazon to start delivering by drone in California town

Amazon to start delivering by drone in California town

Amazon plans to start flying some purchases to customers later this year, the e-commerce giant said Monday, announcing drone delivery that will debut in a California town.

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Injured Murray pulls out of Queen's

Injured Murray pulls out of Queen's

Andy Murray has been forced to pull out of Queen's due to an abdominal injury, but remains hopeful of being fit enough to compete at Wimbledon later this month.

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Banned Mickelson hopes to play on PGA Tour again

Banned Mickelson hopes to play on PGA Tour again

Phil Mickelson said Monday he hopes to play PGA Tour events again in future despite being banned from the circuit after joining the lucrative Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.

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