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Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket

Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket

Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Tuesday she will to retire from cricket in March after the team's home series with India, ending a storied career.

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US 'screwed' if Supreme Court rules against tariffs: Trump

US 'screwed' if Supreme Court rules against tariffs: Trump

President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be "screwed" if the Supreme Court rules that some of his tariffs are illegal.

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Israel to take part in first Eurovision semi-final on May 12

Israel to take part in first Eurovision semi-final on May 12

Israel will take part in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on May 12 in Vienna, according to the draw on Monday, as five countries are staying away this year over Israel's participation.

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How Alonso's dream Real Madrid return crumbled so quickly

How Alonso's dream Real Madrid return crumbled so quickly

Xabi Alonso's reign as Real Madrid coach lasted less than eight months as the Spaniard agreed a deal to depart from the Spanish giants on Monday.

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Ex-Fed chiefs, lawmakers slam US probe into Jerome Powell

Ex-Fed chiefs, lawmakers slam US probe into Jerome Powell

Former Federal Reserve chiefs sharply criticized on Monday a US criminal probe into current chair Jerome Powell, calling it an "unprecedented attempt" to undermine the central bank's independence.

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Former Panama leader on trial over mega Latin America corruption scandal

Former Panama leader on trial over mega Latin America corruption scandal

Former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli went on trial on Monday for money laundering in a sprawling corruption case that has drawn in several South American leaders.

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Paramount sues in hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discover

Paramount sues in hostile bid to buy Warner Bros Discover

Paramount Skydance said Monday that it filed a lawsuit against Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) as it presses an unwelcomed bid to buy the CNN-parent company.

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Airbus delivers more planes in 2025

Airbus delivers more planes in 2025

Airbus said Monday it delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, a slight increase from the previous year but falling short of its initial ambitions due to a manufacturing problem.

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Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to be replaced by Alvaro Arbeloa.

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UK pays 'substantial' compensation to Guantanamo inmate: lawyer

UK pays 'substantial' compensation to Guantanamo inmate: lawyer

The UK government has paid "substantial" compensation to a Guantanamo detainee who was tortured by the CIA and has been held there without charge for two decades, his lawyer said Monday.

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