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Vaughan says Crawley 'lucky' to have so many England caps

Vaughan says Crawley 'lucky' to have so many England caps

Michael Vaughan said Zak Crawley was the "luckiest" player to have won so many England caps after the opening batsman was twice out in familiar fashion as India levelled the Test series.

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Russian forces claim first foothold in new Ukraine region

Russian forces claim first foothold in new Ukraine region

Russia said Monday it captured its first village in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region after grinding towards the border for months, dealing a physchological blow for Kyiv as its worries mount.

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US envoy says satisfied with Lebanese response on disarming of Hezbollah

US envoy says satisfied with Lebanese response on disarming of Hezbollah

US envoy Thomas Barrack said Monday he was satisfied by the Lebanese authorities' response to Washington's request to disarm Hezbollah, which was heavily weakened in a recent war with Israel.

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European stocks, dollar firm as US tariff deadline looms

European stocks, dollar firm as US tariff deadline looms

European stock markets and the dollar strengthened Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.

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Wimbledon blames 'human error' for embarrassing line-calling glitch

Wimbledon blames 'human error' for embarrassing line-calling glitch

Wimbledon chiefs on Monday blamed human error for an embarrassing failure of the tournament's electronic line-calling system.

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Three things learned from British Grand Prix

Three things learned from British Grand Prix

Lando Norris confirmed he has rediscovered his mojo with a win at the British Grand Prix to ensure he can maintain a challenge for the Formula One drivers' championship in a likely McLaren team battle with Australia's Oscar Piastri.

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NGOs laud tougher Malaysia plastic trash import laws

NGOs laud tougher Malaysia plastic trash import laws

Environmental groups welcomed on Monday Malaysia's decision to tighten regulations on plastic waste imports, but urged stricter enforcement of the laws in a country that recycles tonnes of trash from the United States, Europe, and elsewhere each year.

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Mulder makes highest South Africa Test score

Mulder makes highest South Africa Test score

Wiaan Mulder set an individual South African Test batting record -– and closed in on the world record -- on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Monday.

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UK marks London 7/7 attacks as king hails 'spirit of unity'

UK marks London 7/7 attacks as king hails 'spirit of unity'

The UK on Monday commemorated the 20th anniversary of the London July 7 bombings that killed 52 people, as King Charles III paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown after the atrocity.

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Apple appeals 500-mn-euro EU fine

Apple appeals 500-mn-euro EU fine

Apple filed an appeal on Monday against 500-million-euro fine imposed by the EU and accused Brussels of forcing the US tech giant to make changes that are "bad" for users.

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