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Germany hit by nationwide public transport strike

Germany hit by nationwide public transport strike

Subway trains, buses and trams across Germany ground to a halt Monday in a public transport strike called by one of the country's biggest unions in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Barca coach Flick 'not happy' with Raphinha thigh strain

Barca coach Flick 'not happy' with Raphinha thigh strain

Barcelona will be without winger Raphinha for the Copa del Rey clash at second-tier Albacete on Tuesday because of a thigh strain and coach Hansi Flick said something had to "change" regarding the Brazilian's preparation.

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WHO chief says turmoil creates chance for reset

WHO chief says turmoil creates chance for reset

The head of the World Health Organization said Monday that the dramatic cuts of 2025 as the United States headed for the exit created the chance to build a leaner, re-focused WHO.

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European stocks rise as gold, oil prices tumble

European stocks rise as gold, oil prices tumble

European stock markets rose Monday but oil and gold prices tumbled as concerns eased over US monetary policy and the chances of an American attack on Iran.

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Rink issues resolved, NHL stars chase Olympic gold at Milan

Rink issues resolved, NHL stars chase Olympic gold at Milan

With ice rink concerns solved just weeks before the opening faceoff, National Hockey League stars return to the Winter Olympics at Milan-Cortina for the first time since 2014.

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S. Korea celebrates breakthrough K-pop Grammy win for 'Golden'

S. Korea celebrates breakthrough K-pop Grammy win for 'Golden'

Critics and fans welcomed South Korea's first major Grammy win for the song "Golden", from the hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters", describing it on Monday as a breakthrough for the genre.

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Rodri rages that officials 'don't want' Man City to win

Rodri rages that officials 'don't want' Man City to win

Manchester City midfielder Rodri called on referees "to be neutral" in a furious tirade after their Premier League title bid suffered another setback following a 2-2 draw at Tottenham.

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African players in Europe: Ouattara dents Villa title hopes

African players in Europe: Ouattara dents Villa title hopes

Burkina Faso winger Dango Ouattara scored the winner as 10-man Brentford dented the Premier League title hopes of Aston Villa with a shock 1-0 win at the weekend.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea to Rennes defender Jacquet - reports

Liverpool beat Chelsea to Rennes defender Jacquet - reports

Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to £60 million ($82 million), according to British media reports on Monday.

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S. Korea celebrates breakthrough Grammy win for K-pop's 'Golden'

S. Korea celebrates breakthrough Grammy win for K-pop's 'Golden'

Critics and fans welcomed South Korea's first Grammy win for the song "Golden", from the hit animated film "KPop Demon Hunters", describing it on Monday as a breakthrough for the genre.

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