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Lebanon says Israeli fire kills one as residents try to go home

Lebanon says Israeli fire kills one as residents try to go home

Lebanon's heath ministry said Israeli fire killed one person Monday and wounded seven others in the south, in a second day of violence as residents tried again to return to border villages.

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Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach De la Fuente extends contract

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach De la Fuente extends contract

Spain's Euro 2024 winning coach Luis de la Fuente extended his contract on Monday until 2028, the Spanish football federation said in a statement.

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Aussie Open champion Sinner won't defend his title in Rotterdam

Aussie Open champion Sinner won't defend his title in Rotterdam

World number one Jannik Sinner will not defend his ATP 500 title in Rotterdam as the Italian's "body needs time to rest" after winning the Australian Open, tournament organisers announced Monday.

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India's Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024

India's Bumrah named Test cricketer of the year after sensational 2024

India paceman Jasprit Bumrah was Monday named men's Test cricketer of the year for 2024 by the International Cricket Council.

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Brathwaite hails West Indies' long-awaited win in Pakistan

Brathwaite hails West Indies' long-awaited win in Pakistan

West Indies bowler Jomel Warrican dominated his team's first victory over Pakistan in nearly 35 years on Monday, with skipper Kraigg Brathwaite labelling it an "outstanding" performance.

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Stocks slide on Chinese AI threat

Stocks slide on Chinese AI threat

European and Asian stock markets mostly slid Monday and Wall Street was forecast to open sharply lower on talk that a cheaper Chinese generative AI programme can outperform big-name rivals, notably in the United States.

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Survivors relive Auschwitz horror as world marks 80th anniversary of liberation

Survivors relive Auschwitz horror as world marks 80th anniversary of liberation

Some of the few remaining survivors of Auschwitz returned to the notorious Nazi death camp on Monday as the world marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation.

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Auchan's Russia unit dismisses sale rumours

Auchan's Russia unit dismisses sale rumours

The Russian subsidiary of French supermarket chain Auchan quashed rumours of an impending sale on Monday, saying it continued to operate for the benefit of the local population.

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Danish PM says Nordics united as Trump ratchets up Greenland bid

Danish PM says Nordics united as Trump ratchets up Greenland bid

Nordic leaders met on the weekend and reiterated they are united on defence issues, Denmark's prime minister has said, as her country reels from US President Donald Trump's attempts to take over Greenland.

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China's Xi strikes bullish tone in speech to mark Lunar New Year

China's Xi strikes bullish tone in speech to mark Lunar New Year

Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a bullish tone during a speech on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year, after acknowledging "complex and severe situations" in recent months.

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