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Kenya suspect in dumped bodies case 'confesses to 42 murders'

Kenya suspect in dumped bodies case 'confesses to 42 murders'

Kenyan police said Monday they had arrested a suspected serial killer who had confessed to murdering 42 women including his wife before dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip.

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Argentina's Copa America victory celebrations marred by violence

Argentina's Copa America victory celebrations marred by violence

Thousands of people celebrated in Buenos Aires on Monday morning after Lionel Messi's Argentina team was crowned champion of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory over Colombia in an electrifying final that was decided in extra time.

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Swatch profits plunge as China luxury crisis bites

Swatch profits plunge as China luxury crisis bites

Swiss watch group Swatch saw its first half profits plunge due to the luxury market crisis in China and warned Monday the key market was likely to remain difficult throughout the rest of the year.

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Spain's triumph a saving grace for disappointing Euro 2024

Spain's triumph a saving grace for disappointing Euro 2024

A superb Spain team led by Rodri and Lamine Yamal were fitting winners of Euro 2024 after lighting up an often disappointing tournament in which too many of the continent's star players failed to produce their best form.

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Kenya police say suspect in dumped bodies case confessed to 42 murders

Kenya police say suspect in dumped bodies case confessed to 42 murders

Kenyan police said Monday they had arrested a "serial killer" suspect who had confessed to murdering 42 women before dumping their dismembered bodies in a Nairobi rubbish tip.

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Thomas Mueller ends Germany career following Euro 2024

Thomas Mueller ends Germany career following Euro 2024

Germany striker Thomas Mueller said Monday he was retiring from international football after a disappointing Euro 2024 in which the host nation were eliminated in the quarter-finals.

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Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

Scaloni hails Argentina for 'Triple Crown' triumph

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he is constantly surprised by his team's ability to carve out wins after their 1-0 extra-time triumph over Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday.

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Belgrade's sewage problem festers despite pledges

Belgrade's sewage problem festers despite pledges

The sight of ducklings struggling to swim in Belgrade's stinking sewage-choked rivers is one residents hope a long-promised wastewater treatment plant will make a thing of the past.

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Relatives to mark MH17 downing a decade on, but arrest hopes fade

Relatives to mark MH17 downing a decade on, but arrest hopes fade

Ten years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was blasted from the sky over war-torn Ukraine, families of the victims will gather Wednesday to remember the tragedy as hopes fade that those responsible will soon be behind bars.

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Austria pivots towards mountain bike tourism as Alps warm

Austria pivots towards mountain bike tourism as Alps warm

Mountain bikers hurried on a summer day to catch the last gondola up the mountain at one of Austria's top Alpine resorts, loading their bikes onto racks usually reserved for skis.

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