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Malaysia's Firefly extends flight cancellations due to haze
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Seoul, Tokyo stocks plunge as Asia suffers fresh tech rout
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IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook
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Damaged and drained, Indonesia's peatlands go up in smoke
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Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate
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Dominant Australia wary of Pacific threat at Rugby League World Cup
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France braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrations
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Pope to be admitted to hospital for lung operation
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Ahead of Israel vote, desert town becomes frontline against ultra-Orthodox expansion
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Samoa's McFarland welcomes 'massive' arrival of ex-All Blacks for World Cup run-in
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El Nino Watch: the impacts around the world this week
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Brewers beat Dodgers 7-4 to extend MLB playoff lead
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Man City, PSG clash at contrasting time for state-backed projects
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Teenager shoots headmaster, teacher at French school
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Melbourne imam denies links to suspected flydubai hijacker
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'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte dead: representatives
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Coventry crush Newcastle to climb out of relegation zone
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Former DR Congo president Kabila forms new force with M23 armed group
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'Devastating' waves leave California beach homes on brink of collapse
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Tom Cruise's 'Digger' tanks, leaving studio with $250 mn hole
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Meta says its new AI models on par with OpenAI, Anthropic
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US actress Selma Blair arrested after flight altercation
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Talarico rejects mental health conspiracy theory after return from flu
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One dead as Hurricane Simon creeps along Mexico's Pacific coast
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Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to visit jailed father
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Carrick's Man United 'hungry and eager' to fix worst start in decades
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Brazil's patron saint reappears in polarized election campaign
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Fury as US federal agents search anti-Trump lawmaker's home
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US Open champ Zverev to become tennis world number one
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One goal enough for Flick as Barca enter Galatasaray cauldron
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Migrant crisis wounds unhealed in Ceuta as Spanish royals visit
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A7 to unveil a service that will re-invent the international payments market
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Brazilian judge allows Flavio Bolsonaro to visit jailed father
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'Status quo' with EU 'not good enough', UK PM says as summit date set
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France braces for fresh student demonstrations as Macron calls for 'respect'
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Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France
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Zelensky doubtful on Russian acceptance of Trump's 'energy ceasefire'
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French supermarkets suffer refrigerator shutdown after 'unprecedented' cyberattack
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Federal agents search home of Trump critic Ilhan Omar: government
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Arsenal lose Hincapie and Zubimendi in freak double blow
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Pakistan detains hundreds from ex-PM Khan's party as protests falter
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Saudi says resilience tested, vows response after deadly airport attacks
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Australia's Smith off field after being struck on helmet
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Alcaraz exits Shanghai Masters in straight-sets loss
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UK retains early access to test latest US AI models
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Pope to enter hospital on Tuesday for lung operation
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Top NATO commander warns Russia any attack would be 'futile'
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Renshaw shines again before Australia declaration
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Stolen Renoir paintings found behind wall in France: prosecutor
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Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah's 34th birthday.
Vilified Knicks owner Dolan gets some relief with NBA title
The NBA title secured by the New York Knicks on Saturday could help salvage the legacy of franchise owner James Dolan, who has been accused of incompetence, personal vendettas and egocentrism for almost 30 years.
Clark seeks US Open redemption after smashing Oakmont locker
Wyndham Clark, who smashed his locker in frustration after missing the cut at last year's US Open, arrived at Shinnecock for this year's Open seeking redemption and better results.
Cape Verde hero Vozinha sheds 'tears of resilience' after stopping Spain
Spain failed to find a way past inspired Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha as the 40-year-old secured a stunning 0-0 draw for the World Cup debutants and was reduced to tears at his heroics.
England ready to take final step at World Cup, says Saka
Bukayo Saka says England have the "talent, passion and confidence" to finally win the World Cup after a series of agonising near-misses in major tournaments.
Senegal aim to overcome 'regrettable' absence of fans denied World Cup visas
The secretary general of the Senegalese Football Federation has told AFP he is confident his country can have a big impact at this year's World Cup despite the "regrettable" decision of US authorities to refuse to issue visas to their supporters.
Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow
European champions Spain were held to a shock 0-0 draw by tiny World Cup debutants Cape Verde on Monday as Iran prepared to make their long-awaited entrance at the tournament after a build-up engulfed by uncertainty.
Toothless Spain held by Cape Verde on World Cup debut
Spain's ghosts of recent World Cup horror shows reappeared in Atlanta as the European champions were held 0-0 by debutants Cape Verde in their opening game on Monday.
With visas denied, Senegal World Cup fans watch from afar
To the beat of drums and other traditional instruments, a Senegal football fan group dances and sings in Wolof "Victory belongs to whom? Senegal!" at a Dakar plaza ahead of the World Cup.
Crystal Palace appoint Sage as manager
Crystal Palace hired Pierre Sage as their new manager on Monday to replace Oliver Glasner after the Austrian left the UEFA Conference League winners at the end of the season.
Brazil's Splitter to become new NBA Bulls coach: reports
Tiago Splitter, who guided Portland into this year's NBA playoffs as an interim coach, will be hired as the new coach of the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Greed or player health? 'Damaging' World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight
Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.
Deschamps points to Spain as team to beat at World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday Spain are the team to beat at the World Cup, seeking to temper expectations for a squad that includes several tournament debutants.
Tunisian football bosses mull firing Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing
Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi's job is in the balance as federation chiefs are holding talks following the humiliating 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup match, a source told AFP Monday.
Relegated Wolves appoint Peixoto as new manager
Wolves hired Cesar Peixoto as their new manager on Monday after sacking Rob Edwards following their relegation from the Premier League.
New Zealand need collective effort to replace Williamson: Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra admits it will take a collective effort from New Zealand's batsmen to replace Kane Williamson after his shock decision to retire from international cricket.
England to give debuts to Cox and Baker against New Zealand
England have handed debuts to Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker for Wednesday's second Test against New Zealand, while James Rew could also make his first appearance in the Oval clash.
England coach McCullum 'worried' about Stokes after curfew incident
England head coach Brendon McCullum said he is "worried" about Ben Stokes after the captain was involved in a late-night incident that led to his absence from this week's second Test against New Zealand.
Sevilla's Mir sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for sexual assault
Sevilla striker Rafa Mir has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault and bodily harm, the Valencian community High Court of Justice said Monday.
Three things we learned from the Barcelona Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton secured a historic first win in Ferrari red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday.
Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea
Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, for a fee reported to be 55 million euros ($63.8 million).
Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow
Iran will take center stage at the World Cup on Monday after arriving in the United States following a build-up shrouded by uncertainty due to war in the Middle East.
Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning the lawn of the White House into an arena for a bloody evening of cage fights.
Broeders-Bol backed by coach to challenge the very best over 800m
Femke Broeders-Bol will make her outdoor 800m debut at Tuesday's Golden Spike in the Czech city of Ostrava, her coach Laurent Meuwly backing the former hurdler to mix it with the best over two laps.
Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group
Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F.
Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to capture the NHL's Stanley Cup on Sunday, ending a 20-year wait for their second crown.
First major bump but prodigy Seixas still headed for the top
A bloodied and bruised Paul Seixas left the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes nursing his injuries and contemplating a first major bump in the road on his seemingly irrepressible march to cycling stardom.
Diomande targets World Cup run as Ivory Coast win opener
Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande said his team haven't come to the World Cup simply to make up the numbers after they struck late to beat Ecuador 1-0 in their opening match on Sunday.
'This is our culture': Japan fans clean up World Cup stadium
Japan fans left the stands spotless after their World Cup opener against the Netherlands in Texas on Sunday, saying it was "Japanese culture" to tidy up after themselves.
Trump turns 80 with cage fight, Iran deal
US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, staging a cage fight on the White House lawn hours after announcing a peace deal with Iran.
Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup
Manchester United's Amad Diallo struck in the 90th minute as Ivory Coast stunned Ecuador and their huge support to edge a tight affair 1-0 in their World Cup opener on Sunday.
Bellingham can be England's World Cup 'X factor': Henderson
Jude Bellingham can be England's "X factor" at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.