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TikTok lets creators charge monthly subscriptions

TikTok lets creators charge monthly subscriptions

TikTok on Monday said it will start letting some popular accounts at the video-snippet streaming star charge subscriptions for live streams.

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Bill Cosby sex assault case starts in California

Bill Cosby sex assault case starts in California

A trial against Bill Cosby began Monday in California, with a civil suit alleging the disgraced comedian sexually assaulted a teenage girl almost five decades ago.

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UK MPs blast 'systemic failures' of Afghan withdrawal

UK MPs blast 'systemic failures' of Afghan withdrawal

The UK's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last year showed "systemic failures of leadership, planning and preparation", according to a scathing inquiry by MPs published on Tuesday.

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Russian soldier gets life for Ukraine war crimes

Russian soldier gets life for Ukraine war crimes

A 21-year-old Russian soldier was found guilty of war crimes for killing an unarmed civilian and handed a life sentence by a Ukrainian court on Monday, in the first verdict of its kind since the invasion began three months ago.

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Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation

Djokovic 'intends to go to Wimbledon' in 'lose-lose' situation

Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points.

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Workers endorse union at Activison Blizzard game studio

Workers endorse union at Activison Blizzard game studio

Quality control workers at a studio owned by Activision Blizzard voted Monday to form a union in the first such win at a major US video game company.

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Missiles, helicopters:  20 countries offer new arms for Ukraine

Missiles, helicopters: 20 countries offer new arms for Ukraine

Some 20 countries offered new security assistance packages for Ukraine to battle invading Russian forces in a meeting of allies on Monday, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced.

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Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls, Osaka out at French Open

Djokovic wins on Slam return as Nadal strolls, Osaka out at French Open

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic won in straight sets on his return to Grand Slam action at the French Open on Monday and 13-time Roland Garros winner Rafael Nadal eased to victory, but Naomi Osaka crashed out in the first round.

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Djokovic says he 'intends to go to Wimbledon'

Djokovic says he 'intends to go to Wimbledon'

Novak Djokovic said Monday he "intends to go to Wimbledon" to defend his title despite the controversy over the tournament being stripped of ranking points.

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Japan hosts Quad summit seeking unity on countering China

Japan hosts Quad summit seeking unity on countering China

The leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States meet in Tokyo on Tuesday seeking common ground on countering China's growing regional economic and military clout.

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