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French starlet Seixas to ride Tour de France in July

French starlet Seixas to ride Tour de France in July

French teenage prodigy Paul Seixas announced on Monday that he will ride the Tour de France in July for the first time, raising hopes of a first home winner in more than four decades.

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Cruise ship operator says Dutch to repatriate two ill passengers

Cruise ship operator says Dutch to repatriate two ill passengers

Dutch authorities will attempt to repatriate two sick people from a cruise ship battling a suspected outbreak of hantavirus that has already claimed three lives, the vessel's operator said Monday.

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Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan

Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces escort plan

Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the waterway.

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India's Modi eyes win in opposition-held West Bengal

India's Modi eyes win in opposition-held West Bengal

Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party appeared set for victory.

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In Wales, UK Labour Party loses grip on storied heartland

In Wales, UK Labour Party loses grip on storied heartland

Wales -- the cradle of Britain's revered National Health Service and a former industrial powerhouse -- has been a Labour Party stronghold for well over a century.

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Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week

Musk vs OpenAI trial enters second week

Following high-profile testimony from billionaire Elon Musk last week, one of OpenAI's co-founders will testify Monday in the California lawsuit brought by the world's richest man against the creators of ChatGPT.

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India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway

Vote counting in key Indian state elections was underway Monday under tight security, with the focus on West Bengal, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is hoping for crucial gains.

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Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

Japan PM says oil crisis has 'enormous impact' in Asia-Pacific

A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday.

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Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup

Badminton no.1 An brings 'fire' as South Korea win Uber Cup

World number one and Olympic champion An Se-young "started the fire" as South Korea toppled China to win badminton's prestigious Uber Cup women's world team title.

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Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

Saka sparks Arsenal attack into life ahead of Atletico showdown

Bukayo Saka's return from injury has jolted Arsenal's attack back into life just in time for the Gunners to dream of a Premier League and Champions League double.

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