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Lebanon's president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam prime minister

Lebanon's president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam prime minister

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday picked international jurist Nawaf Salam to form a government for the war-scarred country and pull it out of economic crisis.

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Stock markets mostly fall as traders trim US rate cut bets

Stock markets mostly fall as traders trim US rate cut bets

Global markets mostly slid on Monday after traders trimmed bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts and oil extended a rally sparked by new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

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Havertz's wife calls for respect after threats to unborn child

Havertz's wife calls for respect after threats to unborn child

The wife of Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has shared screenshots of "shocking" abuse she received on social media, including threats to the couple's unborn child, after the Gunners' FA Cup defeat by Manchester United.

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England cricket great Anderson, 42, to play on for Lancashire

England cricket great Anderson, 42, to play on for Lancashire

England's record Test wicket-taker James Anderson has agreed a new one-year contract with Lancashire that takes him past his 43rd birthday, the county side announced on Monday.

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Russia accuses Ukraine of 'energy terrorism' over alleged pipeline strike

Russia accuses Ukraine of 'energy terrorism' over alleged pipeline strike

The Kremlin accused Ukraine on Monday of conducting "energy terrorism" and posing a danger to Europe's energy security, after an attempted drone attack on part of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Turkey.

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Ubisoft bruised but not broken by 'Assassin's Creed' delay

Ubisoft bruised but not broken by 'Assassin's Creed' delay

French video game publisher Ubisoft's second delay to the next instalment of its flagship "Assassin's Creed" series forced it to lower financial forecasts, but the step is not uncommon in a sector where players' first impressions weigh heavy.

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Nuno aims to keep Premier League 'title challengers' Forest grounded

Nuno aims to keep Premier League 'title challengers' Forest grounded

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo warned that too much praise is not good for his players ahead of Tuesday's clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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Vendee Globe victor Dalin puts misery of 2021 behind him

Vendee Globe victor Dalin puts misery of 2021 behind him

Charlie Dalin, barring a last-minute disaster, will early Tuesday cross the winning line first for the second time in the solo round-the-world Vendee Globe yacht race -- but on this occasion he will be the undisputed winner.

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Lebanon lawmakers throw weight behind ICJ judge Salam for PM

Lebanon lawmakers throw weight behind ICJ judge Salam for PM

Dozens of Lebanese lawmakers endorsed international jurist Nawaf Salam on Monday to become the crisis-hit country's prime minister, local media said, as the newly elected president prepares to name his pick.

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Osaka battles to keep focus with LA fires 'three blocks from home'

Osaka battles to keep focus with LA fires 'three blocks from home'

Naomi Osaka said on Monday she was struggling to keep focused at the Australian Open with the deadly and massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles "three blocks" from her house.

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