'VAR-gentina?': conspiracy theories swirl ahead of World Cup semi-finals
Lionel Messi's brilliance has helped carry Argentina into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final with England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
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Ukraine allies meet in Paris to boost air defence, pressure Russia
Ukraine's allies gathered in Paris on Monday to ramp up support for Kyiv, particularly in air defence, and increase pressure on Russia to end the war, which is well into its fifth year.
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Counter-terror police take over investigation into UK politician's killing
Anti-terrorism police have taken charge of an investigation into the killing of veteran British right-wing politician Ann Widdecombe after fresh evidence emerged, the interior minister said Monday.
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Fitzpatrick blames betting for golf fans' bad behaviour
World number three Matt Fitzpatrick believes the growing popularity of sports betting is behind the rise of increasingly bad spectator behaviour at leading golf tournaments.
Read moreMcCullum sorry for England defeats after 'romantic' finish with Stokes
Brendon McCullum has apologised for the unsuccessful end of his reign as England's Test coach, saying "it's time for someone else to have a go" while insisting it is "romantic" his tenure and that of former captain Ben Stokes ended in the same match.
Read moreTrump declares Iran blockade back, says US will charge Hormuz fees
President Donald Trump declared the return of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday, saying Washington would impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as fighting once again flared over the vital waterway.
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New boss Alonso calls for Chelsea 'hunger'
Xabi Alonso urged Chelsea to develop a "hunger" for victory in his first press conference as Blues boss at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
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Uganda opposition leader treason trial starts without lawyers
The treason trial of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye opened on Monday but without his main defence lawyers after they were arrested or barred from the country.
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Trump says US reinstates Iran blockade, will be 'paid' for guarding Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports and "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz, where it would levy charges on shipping.
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Iraola vows to remain true to himself at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola said on Monday he wants to enjoy the "magic" linked with being the manager of Liverpool but is determined his Anfield appointment does not change him fundamentally.
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