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Fernandinho returns to Brazil's Athletico Paranaense

Fernandinho returns to Brazil's Athletico Paranaense

Former Manchester City captain Fernandinho has returned to his first club and signed for Athletico Paranaense, the Brazilian club said on Monday.

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Jordan chlorine gas blast kills at least 12, injures over 250

Jordan chlorine gas blast kills at least 12, injures over 250

A chlorine gas explosion killed 12 people and injured more than 250 on Monday, authorities said, when a tank that fell from a crane released a poisonous yellow cloud at Jordan's Aqaba port.

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West Indies sweep Bangladesh with 10-wicket rout in second Test

West Indies sweep Bangladesh with 10-wicket rout in second Test

West Indies wasted no time on a day when more than five hours were lost to the elements to complete a 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the second and final Test in St Lucia on Monday.

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Wimbledon Day 1 - Who said what

Wimbledon Day 1 - Who said what

Who said what at Wimbledon on Monday, the first day of the 2022 championships at the All England Club:

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GlobalWafers announces plans for massive US plant

GlobalWafers announces plans for massive US plant

Taiwan's GlobalWafers on Monday unveiled plans to establish a massive plant in northern Texas to produce a component vital to making semiconductors with an investment of up to $5 billion.

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Raducanu channels Nadal fire to win Wimbledon opener

Raducanu channels Nadal fire to win Wimbledon opener

Emma Raducanu said she was hoping to channel the fighting spirit of Rafael Nadal by wearing his "raging bull" logo after beating Alison Van Uytvanck 6-4, 6-4 in the Wimbledon first round on Monday.

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US to work with Taiwan, Vietnam against illegal fishing

US to work with Taiwan, Vietnam against illegal fishing

The United States said Monday it would step up cooperation with Vietnam and Taiwan among others to combat illegal fishing, a problem that environmentalists and Western nations increasingly attribute to China.

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Blocked Russian payments: what impact for Moscow and creditors?

Blocked Russian payments: what impact for Moscow and creditors?

Russia acknowledged Monday that two interest payments on its debt didn't make it to creditors, an event which could be considered a default, even if Moscow disputes such an interpretation.

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Djokovic racks up 80th Wimbledon win as Alcaraz fights back

Djokovic racks up 80th Wimbledon win as Alcaraz fights back

Defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic became the first player to win 80 matches at all four Grand Slams on Monday while teenage star Carlos Alcaraz battled over five sets to make the second round.

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Jordan toxic gas blast kills 10, injures over 200

Jordan toxic gas blast kills 10, injures over 200

A toxic gas explosion killed 10 people and injured more than 250 on Monday, authorities said, when a cloud of yellow gas suddenly enveloped Jordan's Aqaba port.

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