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'Agony' in Cuba amid third nationwide blackout in six months

'Agony' in Cuba amid third nationwide blackout in six months

Cuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a US fuel blockade.

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Djokovic, Sinner aim to book Wimbledon blockbuster

Djokovic, Sinner aim to book Wimbledon blockbuster

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner will set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final showdown if the title rivals win their last-eight matches on Tuesday.

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Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke

Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke

The US capital Washington saw its worst air quality of the year over the July 4th weekend, as smoke from a massive fireworks display sent pollution soaring to levels considered very unhealthy for the entire public, data showed Monday.

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England's World Cup campaign takes flight with Mexico win

England's World Cup campaign takes flight with Mexico win

England ignited their World Cup campaign with a breathless, unforgettable victory in Mexico City -- a result hailed as their greatest win on foreign soil.

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Tour de France stage record still 'far away' for Pogacar

Tour de France stage record still 'far away' for Pogacar

Tadej Pogacar said that he was just living in the moment as he wracked up his 22nd Tour de France stage victory on Monday, and reclaimed the coveted yellow jersey.

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US streamers launch new legal fight against French content rules

US streamers launch new legal fight against French content rules

American streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon's Prime Video said Monday they had filed legal appeals challenging new rules requiring them to allocate 20 percent of their investments in France to animation, documentaries and live performances.

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Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'

Infantino told Trump FIFA disciplinary body is 'independent'

Gianni Infantino insisted on Monday that FIFA's disciplinary process was independent after widespread criticism of the bombshell decision to reprieve US World Cup star Folarin Balogun after an intervention from Donald Trump.

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EU tells France to amend social media ban law

EU tells France to amend social media ban law

The EU on Monday ruled that a French draft law to ban social media for under-15s would infringe the bloc's rules if approved in its current form.

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Japanese forward Hachimura signs with Clippers: reports

Japanese forward Hachimura signs with Clippers: reports

Japanese forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year NBA free agency deal worth $28 million with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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Losses from latest French museum heist estimated at 4.5 mln euros

Losses from latest French museum heist estimated at 4.5 mln euros

A gang of masked thieves who raided a museum run by luxury brand Lalique in eastern France at the weekend made off with 27 pieces of jewellery worth an estimated 4.5 million euros ($5.1 million), prosecutors said Monday.

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