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Gerry Adams to stand civil trial in 2026 over IRA bombs

Gerry Adams to stand civil trial in 2026 over IRA bombs

Politician Gerry Adams, whose Sinn Fein party was once the political wing of the Irish Republican Army, will stand trial in 2026 in a civil case brought by IRA bomb victims, England's High Court ruled Monday.

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Trump defends health pick RFK Jr over vaccine stance

Trump defends health pick RFK Jr over vaccine stance

Donald Trump defended his nomination of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy for health secretary as the US president elect offered up debunked data linking vaccines and autism in his first post-election news conference on Monday.

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UK concerned over China spying row engulfing Prince Andrew

UK concerned over China spying row engulfing Prince Andrew

The UK government Monday voiced growing concerns over allegations of espionage by China, as a Chinese businessman with links to disgraced Prince Andrew denied being a spy.

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Spain to face Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025

Spain to face Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025

World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at next year's tournament in Switzerland.

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France in crisis mode as rescuers rush cyclone aid to Mayotte

France in crisis mode as rescuers rush cyclone aid to Mayotte

France's government went into crisis mode Monday as rescuers raced to reach survivors of a cyclone that left hundreds feared dead after ripping through the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte.

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Crisis-hit Spanish football federation elects new chief

Crisis-hit Spanish football federation elects new chief

Spain's football federation elected Rafael Louzan as its new president on Monday as it tries to move on from more than a year of turmoil sparked by former boss Luis Rubiales's forced kiss on star player Jenni Hermoso.

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Global stocks stall, bitcoin soars to new peak

Global stocks stall, bitcoin soars to new peak

Global shares stalled Monday ahead of an expected US interest-rate cut later this week while concerns over political battles in Europe and China's struggling economy sent other world markets lower.

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Man City players still believe in Guardiola, says Foden

Man City players still believe in Guardiola, says Foden

Phil Foden insists Manchester City's players still believe in Pep Guardiola despite the painful loss against Manchester United that extended their dismal streak.

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SoftBank pledges to invest $100 bn into US, creating 100,000 jobs

SoftBank pledges to invest $100 bn into US, creating 100,000 jobs

The Japanese tech titan SoftBank will invest $100 billion in the United States, creating at least 100,000 jobs, US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday, in a boost to his incoming administration.

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Western powers resume contacts in Syria to prevent chaos

Western powers resume contacts in Syria to prevent chaos

Western powers are looking to establish contact with Syria's new rulers, aiming to avoid Iraq- or Libya-style chaos after the fall of the Assad regime to Islamist-led rebels.

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