Shaken by Ukraine war, Germany to buy dozens of US stealth jets
Germany on Monday unveiled plans to buy dozens of US-made F-35 fighter jets, as part of a multi-billion-euro push to modernise its armed forces in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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South Africa coach demands more aggression against France in football friendly
South Africa coach Hugo Broos is demanding more aggression from his team when they face world champions France in a friendly football international on March 29 in Lille.
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Art sales hit all-time high in 2021
Art auctions saw a record year in 2021 with $17.1 billion (15.6 billion euros) in sales as the market continued its rapid growth in Asia and recovered from its coronavirus slump, experts Artprice said Monday.
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Jack Willis replaces injured Tom Curry in England Six Nations squad
Wasps flanker Jack Willis was Monday recalled to England's squad ahead of their final match of this year's Six Nations against France, with Tom Curry ruled out due to a hamstring problem.
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Ukraine's rich heritage under threat
Ukraine's rich religious, artistic and natural heritage is coming under increasing threat from intense Russian bombardment.
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Riots in Corsica over jailed nationalist leave dozens injured
The French government called for calm on Monday after fierce clashes left dozens of demonstrators and police injured on the island of Corsica, where anger over the assault in prison of a nationalist figure has reached boiling point.
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Ukraine's Zelensky to address full US Congress
Ukraine's president will deliver a virtual address to Congress on Wednesday as lawmakers bid to rachet up pressure on the White House to take a tougher line over Russia's invasion.
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European, US stocks rise on Ukraine hope as oil slumps
European and US equities largely rebounded Monday as investors seized on hopes of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, sending oil tanking alongside news of key crude consumer China's Covid lockdown of tech hub Shenzhen.
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Ukraine seeks to protect cultural sites from Russian guns
With Russian forces pushing deeper into their country, Ukrainians are scrambling to safeguard a rich cultural history that experts warn could be deliberately targeted in a bid to force Kyiv into submission.
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