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Leverkusen name Hjulmand as Ten Hag replacement

Leverkusen name Hjulmand as Ten Hag replacement

Bayer Leverkusen on Monday appointed Dane Kasper Hjulmand as coach, replacing Erik ten Hag, who was fired after just two league games in charge.

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Appeal trial of France's Le Pen to begin in January 2026: court

Appeal trial of France's Le Pen to begin in January 2026: court

The appeal trial in the embezzlement case of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will take place from January 13 to February 12, 2026, the Paris appeals court said Monday, in a potential boost to her hopes of standing in the 2027 presidential election.

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Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack: foreign minister

Palestinian gunmen shoot dead six people in east Jerusalem attack: foreign minister

Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in east Jerusalem on Monday, killing six people and wounding several others, according to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, in one of the deadliest anti-Israeli attacks since the outbreak of the Gaza war.

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At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 16 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 16 protesters were killed Monday when Nepal police dispersed young demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its social media ban and tackle corruption.

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International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown

International court postpones hearing on Duterte's drug crackdown

The International Criminal Court on Monday postponed "until further notice" a crimes against humanity hearing concerning former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, while judges weigh his fitness to take part.

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New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown

New Banksy artwork challenges UK's protest crackdown

British street artist Banksy on Monday took aim at the UK's crackdown on protesters with a new work outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London, adding fuel to a free-speech row roiling the country.

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At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffs

At consumer tech show, German firms fret about US tariffs

Displaying one of her company's hot plates proudly labelled "Made in Germany", Sigrid Klenk concedes that maintaining production at home could become harder due in part to US tariffs.

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At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 10 killed in Nepal protest over social media ban

At least 10 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Kathmandu demanding the government lift its ban on social media and tackle corruption.

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Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani

Hometown funeral for Italian fashion legend Giorgio Armani

The private funeral of fashion legend Giorgio Armani was set to take place Monday in a picturesque village near Piacenza, in the northern Italian region where the designer grew up.

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Stocks rise tracking political upheaval, data

Stocks rise tracking political upheaval, data

Global stock markets rose Monday as traders focused on political upheaval in France and Japan, in addition to mixed economic data.

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