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Star Australian broadcaster faces trial for sexual assault

Star Australian broadcaster faces trial for sexual assault

A star Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach fronted court on Monday to face trial on a raft of sexual assault accusations.

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Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

Cuba's power grid failed Sunday, causing another nationwide blackout, a state utility said in a social media post.

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Oil prices sink on Middle East hopes, yen extends gains after joint intervention

Oil prices sink on Middle East hopes, yen extends gains after joint intervention

Oil prices tumbled Monday as Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran will begin later in the day, while the yen extended gains after US and Japanese officials confirmed a rare joint intervention to prop up the currency.

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US, Japan support yen with first joint intervention since 2011

US, Japan support yen with first joint intervention since 2011

Japan and the United States said Monday they were ready to act again following their first joint action in 28 years to boost the yen, after the beleaguered currency hit a four-decade low.

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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent

With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining millions of Thais in an abstinence campaign blending public health with spirituality.

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Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday

Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday

World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open champion after thunderstorms postponed the completion of Sunday's WTA final.

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Returning to 'Ted Lasso' after break 'effortless': Hannah Waddingham

Returning to 'Ted Lasso' after break 'effortless': Hannah Waddingham

With World Cup excitement still reverberating, Apple TV's football comedy hit "Ted Lasso" is returning after a three-year hiatus, and according to the cast, they needed no warm-up to get back on the pitch.

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Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool

Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds' four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.

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Four Al-Fayed survivors told they were trafficking victims

Four Al-Fayed survivors told they were trafficking victims

Four women who allege abuse by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed were confirmed as victims of human trafficking by the UK's interior ministry, a group representing the survivors told AFP on Monday.

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Trump says US support for Japanese yen a 'signal of friendship'

Trump says US support for Japanese yen a 'signal of friendship'

President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened to support the Japanese yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would financially benefit the US and world economy.

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