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LeBron relishing 23rd season as retirement draws near
LeBron James said Monday he had not decided when to retire from basketball as he prepares to become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season in the league.
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'Always a blue': Mourinho expects Chelsea fans to show respect
Jose Mourinho insists he will receive a warm welcome from the Chelsea fans who once turned on him when the former Blues boss returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica on Tuesday.
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Madagascar president sacks government following deadly protests
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday sacked his government following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead.
Politics
Trump says Israel backs Gaza peace plan
President Donald Trump said Monday that he had Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backing for a wide-ranging Gaza peace plan that would bring an immediate ceasefire.
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Michigan governor asks to 'lower the temperature' after church attack
Michigan's governor on Monday asked Americans to "lower the temperature" after the latest violence in her state, as authorities search for a motive in a Mormon church attack the day before.
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S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player
South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.
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Rugby chiefs open to R360 role in women's game after World Cup success
Global rugby chiefs indicated Monday the proposed breakaway R360 league could yet have a role to play in a women's game buoyed by a successful World Cup in England if it can be aligned with the current fixture schedule.
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Inter Milan announce 35.4 million euro profits ahead of San Siro vote
Inter Milan announced on Monday profits of 35.4 million euros ($40 million) for the 2024/25 season, the first time the club's accounts have been in the black for 15 years.
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Madagascar protests reignite, UN says at least 22 dead
Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets across Madagascar on Monday, as police fired tear gas to disperse the latest bout of unrest in the poor country that the UN said had left at least 22 people dead in less than a week.
Economy
Taliban shut down communications across Afghanistan
Taliban authorities on Monday imposed a nationwide shutdown of communications, weeks after they began severing fibre optic connections to prevent "vice".
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Serbia arrests 11 accused of stirring Jewish-Muslim hate in France, Germany
Serbian police have arrested 11 people over hate-motivated acts in France and Germany, including defacing Jewish sites and placing pigs' heads near mosques, authorities said Monday.
Politics
J.K. Rowling attacks 'ignorant' Harry Potter star Emma Watson
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Monday condemned Emma Watson as "ignorant" over her transgender rights views, in a stinging riposte to the former child star.
Economy
Electronic Arts to be bought by Saudi-led consortium for $55 bn
Video game giant Electronic Arts, known for The Sims and FIFA games, announced Monday it would be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Politics
N.Korea vows at UN never to give up nuclear
A North Korean minister said on Monday in a rare address to the UN that Pyongyang would never surrender its nuclear weapons but left open the door to diplomacy.
Sports
Hamilton reveals 'hardest decision' over dog's death
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he made the "hardest decision" of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe to sleep.
Politics
Springsteen denounces 'hatred' in America at biopic premiere
US rock icon Bruce Springsteen spoke out in defense of America as a "land of hope and dreams" and against "hatred" during a surprise appearance at the New York premiere of his new biopic.
Economy
Stock markets shrug off US government shutdown fears
Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown.
Politics
UK's Labour plans tougher rules on migrants to halt hard right
Britain's interior minister proposed tough new rules on Monday for migrants seeking to settle in the UK, as the ruling Labour party sought to bolster its fight against the hard right at its annual conference.
Politics
Trump 'very confident' of Gaza deal as he hosts Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump was upbeat about the chances of a Gaza deal Monday as he hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to push the Israeli prime minister to accept his peace plan.
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'High chance' of India winning Women's Cricket World Cup: captain Kaur
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Monday said the team's all-round depth gives them a "high chance" of winning the Women's Cricket World Cup title, especially as they play on home soil.
Politics
Trump meets Democrats in last-gasp talks before US government shutdown
President Donald Trump meets key congressional Republicans and Democrats at the White House on Monday, hoping to revive stalled spending negotiations on the eve of a looming US government shutdown.
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No 'Angels': Bulgarians shake down Robbie Williams convoy
Two Bulgarian officials have been sacked for demanding bribes from a lorry convoy carrying equipment for British pop star Robbie Williams's tour, authorities said on Monday.
Technology
German music body sues OpenAI alleging copyright breaches
A German music rights body is suing OpenAI for copyright infringement, claiming the US tech giant's AI systems reproduced several artists' lyrics without permission, a court heard Monday.
Health
Cannabis extract relieves chronic back pain: high-quality trial
A specially developed cannabis extract relieves chronic lower back pain, according to a clinical trial published Wednesday that experts are calling the first high-quality evidence that something in the cannabis plant can treat pain.
Sports
African players in Europe: Sarr helps sink leaders Liverpool
Ismaila Sarr and Antoine Semenyo are among the most prolific players at the start of this Premier League season after both scored at the weekend.
Nature
Madagascar protests reignite as police launch tear gas
Thousands gathered for renewed anti-government demonstrations Monday in several cities across Madagascar including the capital where security forces dispersed crowds with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.
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German finds 15mn-euro winning lotto ticket in coat
A German man has won 15.3 million euros ($18 million) in the lottery after discovering a forgotten ticket in his coat pocket six months after he bought it.
Sports
Injury retirements hit China Open but Sinner reaches semis unscathed
Home hero Zheng Qinwen's return to action ended with heartache in Beijing as she became one of five players to retire hurt Monday at the China Open, but Jannik Sinner moved unscathed into the semi-finals.
Economy
TotalEnergies to boost output, cut $7.5 bn in costs
French group TotalEnergies on Monday announced plans to increase oil, gas and electricity production while cutting spending by $7.5 billion between 2026-2030.
Economy
Stock markets shrug off looming US government shutdown
Global stock markets mostly rose on Monday, shrugging off concerns about a looming US government shutdown.
Sports
World Rugby unfazed over England dominance of women's game
Rugby chiefs said on Monday they had no qualms over England's dominance of the women's game after the Red Roses beat Canada in the World Cup final to extend their unbeaten run to 33 matches.
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Bruised Real Madrid still defining spirit, personality: Alonso
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Monday his team is still growing in personality and spirit, following their thrashing by Atletico Madrid in La Liga.