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Italian Calzona quits as Slovakia coach

Italian Calzona quits as Slovakia coach

Italian coach Francesco Calzona has stepped down from his job as Slovakia boss after four years in charge, the Slovak football association (SFZ) said Monday.

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Jury selection starts in Elon Musk's legal battle with OpenAI

Jury selection starts in Elon Musk's legal battle with OpenAI

Elon Musk's courtroom showdown with Sam Altman got underway here Monday with the start of jury selection in a trial over the billionaire's accusation that his OpenAI co-founders betrayed a non-profit mission to build artificial intelligence for the good of humanity and not for the money.

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Hazlewood, Kumar spark Delhi collapse as Bengaluru romp to victory

Hazlewood, Kumar spark Delhi collapse as Bengaluru romp to victory

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar wreaked havoc as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru skittled out Delhi Capitals for 75 before romping to a nine-wicket victory in the IPL on Monday.

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UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls

UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls

The head of the UN's maritime agency said Monday there was "no legal basis" for imposing any fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

This summer's World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and press freedom in the United States, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday.

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Joshua signs deal to face Fury in all-British grudge match

Joshua signs deal to face Fury in all-British grudge match

Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are finally set to lock horns later this year in a long-awaited all-British grudge match.

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Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of Canada's first-ever sovereign wealth fund, beginning with a CAN$25 billion ($18.3) endowment he said will strengthen the economy amid a "crumbling" world order.

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Modric suffers fractured cheekbone, will go under the knife: AC Milan

Modric suffers fractured cheekbone, will go under the knife: AC Milan

Luka Modric fractured his cheekbone in a clash of heads during AC Milan's goalless draw with Juventus and will undergo surgery, his Serie A club said on Monday.

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Sabalenka downs Osaka to reach Madrid Open quarter-finals

Sabalenka downs Osaka to reach Madrid Open quarter-finals

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 6-2 in a gripping battle on Monday to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals.

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'Nobody is better than us' says Luis Enrique as PSG prepare for Bayern

'Nobody is better than us' says Luis Enrique as PSG prepare for Bayern

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Monday that no team in Europe could claim to be better than his right now as the French giants prepare for their Champions League semi-final showdown against Bayern Munich.

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