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Musk visits Auschwitz and defends record on anti-Semitism

Musk visits Auschwitz and defends record on anti-Semitism

Elon Musk on Monday took part in what he called an "incredibly moving" tour of Auschwitz and defended his X platform against accusations of anti-semitism just weeks after sparking a political storm by endorsing an anti-Jewish conspiracy theory.

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Colombia guerrilla leader captured in Ecuador

Colombia guerrilla leader captured in Ecuador

The leader of a Colombian rebel group that rejected a 2016 peace deal and is involved in the cocaine trade has been arrested in drug violence-torn Ecuador, police said Monday.

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'Lonely' giraffe in Mexico begins long journey to new home

'Lonely' giraffe in Mexico begins long journey to new home

A "lonely" giraffe living in harsh conditions in northern Mexico is heading to a safari park to begin a new life after a campaign by animal rights activists.

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China's Asian Cup hopes hanging by thread after Qatar loss

China's Asian Cup hopes hanging by thread after Qatar loss

China's Asian Cup hopes were hanging by a thread Monday after a 1-0 loss to already qualified hosts and holders Qatar meant they finished third in Group A on two points.

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Debutants Tajikistan fight back to reach Asian Cup knockouts

Debutants Tajikistan fight back to reach Asian Cup knockouts

Debutants Tajikistan sealed a place in the knockout rounds of the Asian Cup on Monday with a battling 2-1 win over 10-man Lebanon that included three lovely goals and another two strikes ruled out by VAR.

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Imane Ayissi brings African tradition to Paris couture

Imane Ayissi brings African tradition to Paris couture

Imane Ayissi is on a mission to put authentic African textiles in the spotlight but faces an uphill battle as a pioneer African couturier at Paris Fashion Week.

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Wall Street smashes records as tech earnings boost confidence

Wall Street smashes records as tech earnings boost confidence

Stocks moved higher in the US and Europe on Monday, with both the Dow and the S&P 500 building on record gains seen ahead of the weekend on growing optimism for the American economy.

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Pochettino seeks 'passport' to Wembley to kickstart Chelsea career

Pochettino seeks 'passport' to Wembley to kickstart Chelsea career

Mauricio Pochettino issued a rallying cry to the Chelsea support as his side aim to turn around a 1-0 first leg deficit against Middlesbrough to reach the League Cup final on Tuesday.

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Borthwick wants England to 'hit the ground running' in Six Nations

Borthwick wants England to 'hit the ground running' in Six Nations

England coach Steve Borthwick has urged his side to "hit the ground running" as they bid to improve their poor recent record in the Six Nations Championship.

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'It makes me sad': Gloomy times for Argentine vacationers

'It makes me sad': Gloomy times for Argentine vacationers

They are few, tight-fisted and downcast. This year's trickle of Argentine vacationers to a popular Atlantic beach resort is a dreary reflection of the country's economic woes.

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