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Kenya suspect in dumped bodies case 'confesses to 42 murders'

Kenya suspect in dumped bodies case 'confesses to 42 murders'

Kenyan police said Monday they had arrested a suspected serial killer who had confessed to murdering 42 women including his wife before dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip.

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Argentina's Copa America victory celebrations marred by violence

Argentina's Copa America victory celebrations marred by violence

Thousands of people celebrated in Buenos Aires on Monday morning after Lionel Messi's Argentina team was crowned champion of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory over Colombia in an electrifying final that was decided in extra time.

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Swatch profits plunge as China luxury crisis bites

Swatch profits plunge as China luxury crisis bites

Swiss watch group Swatch saw its first half profits plunge due to the luxury market crisis in China and warned Monday the key market was likely to remain difficult throughout the rest of the year.

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Spain's triumph a saving grace for disappointing Euro 2024

Spain's triumph a saving grace for disappointing Euro 2024

A superb Spain team led by Rodri and Lamine Yamal were fitting winners of Euro 2024 after lighting up an often disappointing tournament in which too many of the continent's star players failed to produce their best form.

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Kenya police say suspect in dumped bodies case confessed to 42 murders

Kenya police say suspect in dumped bodies case confessed to 42 murders

Kenyan police said Monday they had arrested a "serial killer" suspect who had confessed to murdering 42 women before dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip.

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Israel hits Gaza from land, sea and air as Hamas halts talks

Israel hits Gaza from land, sea and air as Hamas halts talks

Israel hammered the Gaza Strip from the air, sea and land Monday as the war in the Palestinian territory showed no sign of abating, with Hamas saying it was pulling out of truce talks.

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Thomas Mueller ends Germany career following Euro 2024

Thomas Mueller ends Germany career following Euro 2024

Germany striker Thomas Mueller said Monday he was retiring from international football after a disappointing Euro 2024 in which the host nation were eliminated in the quarter-finals.

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Bangladesh PM's helicopter-flying servant sparks graft probe

Bangladesh PM's helicopter-flying servant sparks graft probe

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is "taking measures" after a slew of corruption scandals -- including one involving her former household servant who now travels by helicopter after amassing a staggering $34 million fortune.

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Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team's ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday.

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Somalia cafe attack toll climbs to nine: security sources

Somalia cafe attack toll climbs to nine: security sources

The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia's capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources told AFP Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final.

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