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Activists protest over ship pollution at maritime meet

Activists protest over ship pollution at maritime meet

Environmental campaigners protested Monday outside the London-based International Maritime Organization, which is meeting to discuss curbing carbon dioxide emissions from the high-polluting shipping sector.

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Djokovic opens Wimbledon campaign as Russians return

Djokovic opens Wimbledon campaign as Russians return

Novak Djokovic launches his bid for an eighth Wimbledon title and all-time record-equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph on Monday as Russian players marked their return from a 2022 ban with opening wins.

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Three things we learned from the Austrian Grand Prix

Three things we learned from the Austrian Grand Prix

By adding a bullet-proof level of consistency to his talent and Red Bull's reliability and speed, Max Verstappen showed on Sunday that he could remain invincible this season.

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Brighton sign Dutch goalkeeper Verbruggen from Anderlecht

Brighton sign Dutch goalkeeper Verbruggen from Anderlecht

Brighton announced the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen from Anderlecht on Monday.

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Thai King opens parliament after shock election result

Thai King opens parliament after shock election result

Thailand's king opened parliament Monday following a shock election result in which the pro-democracy opposition trounced army-backed parties that have ruled the kingdom for nearly a decade.

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UK's PM accuses Australian cricketers over Bairstow dismissal

UK's PM accuses Australian cricketers over Bairstow dismissal

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday aimed a verbal bouncer at Australia's cricketers after the Lord's Ashes match -- but ruled out turning it into a Bodyline-style diplomatic incident.

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Last remaining French D-day veteran dies at 100

Last remaining French D-day veteran dies at 100

The last surviving Frenchman to participate in the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944 died Monday aged 100, local authorities said.

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Tension in Senegal as president set to announce election plan

Tension in Senegal as president set to announce election plan

Senegal braced for a potential showdown on Monday as President Macky Sall prepared to make a long-awaited announcement on whether he plans to seek a controversial third term.

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Troubled retailer Tesco picks Burberry boss as chair

Troubled retailer Tesco picks Burberry boss as chair

Britain's biggest retailer Tesco on Monday named Burberry boss Gerry Murphy as chairman, replacing John Allan who stepped down after misconduct claims which he denies.

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Ukraine claims limited gains after 'difficult' combat

Ukraine claims limited gains after 'difficult' combat

Ukraine on Monday reported making gains in the south and east over the past week in difficult fighting to dislodge Moscow's heavily entrenched forces.

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