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Ice melt threatens emperor penguins during annual moult: researchers

Pope lines up trips to Central Africa, Algeria, Spain, Monaco

Stock markets hit record highs on easing AI concerns

Samson in India's mix for high-stakes clash against Zimbabwe

Turkey's Erdogan dismisses secular critics of Ramadan school plan

Ferguson inspiring Hearts' bid for Scottish title history

Snoop Dogg's Swansea party showcases Championship glow-up

France appoints new president at Louvre after jewellery heist

Turmoil deepens for 2030 Olympic Games as chief executive quits

Germany's Merz meets Xi in China, seeking closer ties

Aston Martin slashes staff as US tariffs hit carmakers

Dane Vingegaard to start season at Paris-Nice in March

Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard announced on Monday that he will begin his 2026 season next month at the Paris-Nice stage race.

Where do Ukraine and Russia stand after four years of war?

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II.

Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Police said Monday they are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers last weekend.

Fiji to start Nations Championship at 'home' to Wales in Cardiff

Fiji will begin rugby union's inaugural Nations Championship with a 'home' game against Wales in Cardiff on July 4, officials announced Monday.

'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals

England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry Brook's side a semi-final berth with a game to spare.

Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils: intel sources

The Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a "huge" ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the jihadists abducted from a Catholic school in November, intelligence sources told AFP.

Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

Igor Tudor believes there is still enough time for his Tottenham Hotspur side to avoid relegation from the Premier League provided they "stay humble".

Violence sweeps Mexico after most-wanted drug cartel leader killed

Mexico was on high alert Monday with schools closed and travelers stranded, as members of a powerful drug cartel went on a violent rampage across parts of the country after the army announced it had killed its leader.

France giant Meafou capable of being 'world's best' lock

Emmanuel Meafou has everything he needs to be the best second row in the world, his France team-mate Thomas Ramos believes.

Stocks diverge, dollar down over Trump tariffs uncertainty

Global equities traded mixed and the dollar fell slightly Monday as uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariffs gripped markets after the US Supreme Court struck down a large part of the president's upending trade policy.

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