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Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial

A jury heard closing arguments on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.

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Pakistan sack coach, send seven players home after England defeats

Pakistan sack coach, send seven players home after England defeats

Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England, officials announced Monday.

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Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career

Six defining moments of Lionel Messi's Argentina career

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, six weeks on from Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final and after over 200 appearances for his country stretching across more than two decades.

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It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football

It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football

Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.

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New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search, 2 bodies recovered

New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search, 2 bodies recovered

Forecasted storms in the Grand Canyon on Monday threatened efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash floods over the weekend, the National Park Service (NPS) said, with two bodies already recovered.

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France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy

France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy

France will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost 20 euros per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein.

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It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football

It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football

Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.

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Tribunal says India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan

Tribunal says India cannot withdraw from water treaty with Pakistan

An international tribunal ordered India on Monday to "observe its obligations" under a treaty with Pakistan on the sharing of the Indus and other rivers, which the New Delhi government sought to suspend.

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Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi league

Benzema ends brief stint with Al Hilal in Saudi league

Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Al Hilal just under eight months after joining the Saudi club.

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John Galliano pulls US exhibition after antisemitism backlash

John Galliano pulls US exhibition after antisemitism backlash

Top fashion designer John Galliano announced Monday he has withdrawn from a planned exhibition of his work at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, following criticism from donors and political leaders over his past antisemitic remarks.

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