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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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Hridoy, Shamim pull off record home chase for Bangladesh against NZ

Hridoy, Shamim pull off record home chase for Bangladesh against NZ

Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain steered Bangladesh to their highest successful chase at home, overhauling New Zealand's 182-6 to win the first T20 international by six wickets on Monday.

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Thrilling Kvaratskhelia hoping to drive PSG to another Champions League final

Thrilling Kvaratskhelia hoping to drive PSG to another Champions League final

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia cutting inside and dribbling towards the opposition goal is one of the most thrilling sights in football and the Georgian superstar is hoping his wing wizardry can inspire Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League semi-final showdown against Bayern Munich.

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How remarkable Sawe made marathon history in London

How remarkable Sawe made marathon history in London

Sebastian Sawe became the first man to run under two hours for a marathon in race conditions thanks to extraordinary talent, a punishing training regime, and the lightest shoes in history.

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British Open to be staged at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028

British Open to be staged at Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028

The British Open will return to Royal Lytham and St Annes in 2028, tournament organisers the R&A announced on Monday, with Donald Trump's Turnberry course again overlooked.

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Oil rises, stocks steady as US-Iran peace talk hopes wobble

Oil rises, stocks steady as US-Iran peace talk hopes wobble

Oil prices rose and stock markets were steady on Monday as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled, ahead of a week full of central bank decisions and corporate earnings.

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Mbappe doubt for Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury

Mbappe doubt for Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the Clasico on May 10 after his club confirmed Monday he has sustained a thigh injury.

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