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Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Police said Monday they are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers last weekend.

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Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff

Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff

Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, officials announced Monday.

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EU lawmakers to put US trade deal on hold after Supreme Court ruling

EU lawmakers to put US trade deal on hold after Supreme Court ruling

European Union lawmakers were set Monday to freeze their approval of a key trade deal with the United States after a Supreme Court ruling struck down many of President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba

Rubio to attend Caribbean summit as US presses Venezuela, Cuba

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in a summit of Caribbean nations on Wednesday, the State Department said, as he seeks a common line on Venezuela and pressure on Cuba.

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'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals

'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals

England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry Brook's side a semi-final berth with a game to spare.

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Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils: intel sources

Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils: intel sources

The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.

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Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier League provided they "stay humble".

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Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed

Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed

Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful drug cartel went on a violent rampage across parts of the country after the army announced it had killed its leader.

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France giant Meafou capable of being 'world's best' lock

France giant Meafou capable of being 'world's best' lock

Emmanuel Meafou has everything he needs to be the best second row in the world, his France team-mate Thomas Ramos believes.

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Stocks diverge, dollar down over Trump tariffs uncertainty

Stocks diverge, dollar down over Trump tariffs uncertainty

Global equities traded mixed and the dollar fell slightly Monday as uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs gripped markets after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of the president's upending trade policy.

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