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Swiatek eyes last eight as shadow of war darkens French Open mood

Swiatek eyes last eight as shadow of war darkens French Open mood

Two-time champion Iga Swiatek targets a place in the French Open quarter-finals on Monday as the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over the Grand Slam showpiece.

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England newcomer Tongue enjoying 'chilled' environment

England newcomer Tongue enjoying 'chilled' environment

Josh Tongue relished being involved in England's "chilled" environment after a promising Test debut led to the fast bowler's Ashes call-up.

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Three on trial in France over assault on Brigitte Macron's relative

Three on trial in France over assault on Brigitte Macron's relative

Three men are to be go on trial in France on Monday on charges of beating up the great-nephew of French first lady Brigitte Macron last month outside her family's chocolate shop.

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Spurs set to hire Celtic boss Postecoglou: reports

Spurs set to hire Celtic boss Postecoglou: reports

Tottenham are set to hire Celtic's Ange Postecoglou as their new manager according to reports on Monday.

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Trial begins for French youth accused of burning alive teen girl

Trial begins for French youth accused of burning alive teen girl

A man went on trial in France on Monday facing accusations of stabbing and then burning alive a 15-year-old girl in 2019 who was likely pregnant by him at the time.

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What we know about India's worst rail tragedy in decades

What we know about India's worst rail tragedy in decades

India's deadliest train disaster in decades killed at least 275 people and injured hundreds more, a tragedy officials have said was linked to an electronic signal system.

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'I feel 17', says Svitolina, new darling of French Open crowd

'I feel 17', says Svitolina, new darling of French Open crowd

Ukraine's Elina Svitolina says she feels "17 again" after being adopted as an honorary Frenchwoman ahead of her politically-charged quarter-final clash against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Roland Garros.

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Jim Hines, first sprinter under 10 secs, dies aged 76

Jim Hines, first sprinter under 10 secs, dies aged 76

US sprinter Jim Hines, the first man to break the 10-second barrier for 100m, has died at the age of 76, World Athletics said on Monday.

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Air travel to soar near record in 2023: industry group

Air travel to soar near record in 2023: industry group

Airlines will fly 4.35 billion passengers this year, close to the 2019 record as the industry bounces back from the Covid pandemic, an industry group said on Monday.

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UBS says to complete Credit Suisse takeover on June 12

UBS says to complete Credit Suisse takeover on June 12

Swiss banking giant UBS is expected to complete its takeover of crisis-hit domestic rival Credit Suisse as early as June 12, the two lenders said on Monday.

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