Man City's Mendy was 'predator' pursuing women, rape trial hears
An English court on Monday heard that Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy, on trial for rape and sexual assault, was a "predator" who callously pursued vulnerable women.
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Oil prices tumble on possible Iran deal, stuttering China economy
Oil prices slumped more than five percent Monday on the rising prospects of a return of Iranian oil to the market and data showing China's economic recovery stuttering under Covid-19 restrictions.
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Greek phone-hacking scandal: investigative media's key role
Investigative journalism has emerged as a powerful force during Greece's phone-hacking scandal, rocking a government that tries to "control" the media landscape, experts say.
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Kenya's Ruto declared president-elect amid results chaos
Deputy President William Ruto was Monday declared winner of Kenya's hard-fought presidential poll but the announcement was mired in controversy after several members of the election commission rejected the results.
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Germans face big energy levy but government vows aid
German households face an energy surcharge reaching hundreds of euros in the wake of the Ukraine war, according to the rate published Monday, prompting the government to promise relief measures.
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Paceman Anderson relishing 'incredible' England revival
England fast bowler James Anderson says the team's "incredible" Test revival has left him eager to return to the fray in the upcoming series against South Africa.
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Putin pushes Russia's combat-tested arms for export
President Vladimir Putin on Monday promoted Russian weapons to his foreign allies, saying they had all been tested on the field of battle.
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Iran denies link with Rushdie's attacker, blames writer
Iran on Monday denied any link with the attacker of British author Salman Rushdie but blamed the writer himself for "insulting" Islam in the novel "The Satanic Verses".
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Cycling star Bernal to return to racing seven months after horror crash
Former Tour de France winner Egan Bernal will return to racing at the Tour of Denmark on Tuesday, seven months after he "almost died" in a serious training accident in his native Colombia.
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Nadal missing from Spain's Davis Cup squad, Zverev to play for Germany
Rafael Nadal will sit out the group stage of the Davis Cup finals next month after not being named in the Spain team on Monday, while Alexander Zverev will lead the German side.
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