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Pakistan's biggest city paralysed by monsoon rain

Pakistan's biggest city paralysed by monsoon rain

A weather emergency was declared in Karachi Monday as heavier-than-usual monsoon rains continue to lash Pakistan's biggest city, flooding homes and making streets impassable.

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Ex-Wallaby Timu joins Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles

Ex-Wallaby Timu joins Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles

Caleb Timu, who played two Tests for Australia in 2018, and France prop Sipili Falatea were among a slew of new signings announced by Top 14 side Bordeaux-Begles on Monday.

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Ramesh grabs three to put Sri Lanka on top in second Pakistan Test

Ramesh grabs three to put Sri Lanka on top in second Pakistan Test

Ramesh Mendis led an inspired Sri Lanka spin attack to leave Pakistan in trouble at 191-7 in reply to the hosts' 378 on day two of the second Test on Monday.

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Messi, Neymar star as rampant PSG end Japan tour in style

Messi, Neymar star as rampant PSG end Japan tour in style

Lionel Messi and Neymar combined to devastating effect as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Gamba Osaka 6-2 on Monday to finish their pre-season Japan tour with three wins out of three.

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Report finds Cricket Scotland 'institutionally racist'

Report finds Cricket Scotland 'institutionally racist'

An independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be "institutionally racist".

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European satellite firms eye tie-up to create 'global champion'

European satellite firms eye tie-up to create 'global champion'

French satellite operator Eutelsat said on Monday it was in talks with British counterpart OneWeb for a tie-up to create a "global champion" in broadband internet, rivalling US operators such as Elon Musk's Starlink.

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Greek firefighters in uphill battle to save famed natural park

Greek firefighters in uphill battle to save famed natural park

Greek firefighters on Monday battled a raging fire threatening the Dadia National Park, known for its black vulture colony, as the country scorched under a blistering heatwave.

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Sri Lankan spinners rattle Pakistan in second Test

Sri Lankan spinners rattle Pakistan in second Test

Sri Lanka's spinners struck three times in the second session on day two against Pakistan, including taking the scalp of skipper Babar Azam, to leave the tourists reeling on Monday.

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Stock markets drift lower as traders prepare for big week

Stock markets drift lower as traders prepare for big week

Equity markets in Asia and Europe slipped Monday at the start of a key week for equities as the Federal Reserve prepares to lift interest rates again and some of the world's biggest companies report earnings.

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Chinese astronauts set up new lab on space station

Chinese astronauts set up new lab on space station

Astronauts entered the new lab module of China's space station for the first time Monday, in a major step towards completing the orbital outpost by the end of the year.

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