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Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters

Colombian baby hippo of Escobar stock dies after rescue

Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks in Morocco

Preakness shifts 2027 dates to entice more Derby horses

Castaway SpaceX rocket stage crashed into Moon, scientists say

Guatemalan volcano eruption ends, locals return home

Dow edges to record as markets parse prospects for Hormuz deal

WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit

Salah arrives in Turkey to complete Trabzonspor move

Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

AFP journalist to be honored at International Press Freedom Awards

Swiss ski star Lara Gut-Behrami calls time on 18-year career

Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants

US indicts leaders of Mexico's CJNG cartel, ups reward money

Fans' welcome 'exceeded expectations', says Djokovic after winning return

Novak Djokovic admitted the warm reception he was given by fans in Dubai on Monday exceeded his expectations as he made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia.

Napoli denied Serie A lead with Cagliari draw

Napoli missed out on the chance to move top of Serie A on Monday after Victor Osimhen snatched a barely deserved 1-1 draw at rejuvenated Cagliari.

Defying West, Russia's Putin recognises Ukraine rebel regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine as independent, in a move that could set off a potentially catastrophic war with Kyiv's Western-backed government.

Baffert-trained Medina Spirit stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby victory

Medina Spirit has been stripped of last year's Kentucky Derby victory and trainer Bob Baffert suspended and fined over the colt's positive drug test last May, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) said Monday.

Djokovic triumphs to loud cheers in first match since Australia deportation

Novak Djokovic made a successful return to the tour for the first time since his deportation from Australia, kicking off his 2022 campaign with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti in Dubai on Monday.

Chile museum to return Easter Island 'head'

Chile's National Museum of Natural History said Monday it will return to Easter Island an enormous stone statue taken from the Rapa Nui people and brought to the mainland 150 years ago.

'Easier if Djokovic gets vaccinated,' says Murray

Andy Murray said on Monday he does not agree with Novak Djokovic's stance against the Covid-19 vaccine but believes "it's not great for tennis if our best player is not competing in the major events".

Riot police clash with New Zealand anti-vax protesters

Police with riot shields clashed with anti-vaccine demonstrators outside New Zealand's parliament early Tuesday, with one protester unsuccessfully attempting to drive a car into a group of officers.

Brazil storm toll rises to 176, search continues

The death toll from violent floods and landslides that hit the scenic Brazilian city of Petropolis last week rose to 176 Monday, including 29 children, officials said.