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Pope Leo begins African tour under shadow of Trump's ire

Pope Leo begins African tour under shadow of Trump's ire

Pope Leo XIV began a landmark visit to Algeria Monday in the first trip to the Muslim-majority country by a pontiff that risked being overshadowed by criticism from US President Donald Trump.

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What next for Pogacar, Van der Poel after Roubaix blow?

What next for Pogacar, Van der Poel after Roubaix blow?

Tadej Pogacar may have missed out on a historic Paris-Roubaix triumph but the world champion can still re-write the record books this season.

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Pope Leo kicks off African tour under shadow of Trump's ire

Pope Leo kicks off African tour under shadow of Trump's ire

Pope Leo XIV headed to Algeria on Monday at the start of an 11-day tour of Africa, the first international trip of his papacy that risked being overshadowed by criticism from US President Donald Trump.

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Singer Luisa Sonza shares 'unique experience' of Coachella debut

Singer Luisa Sonza shares 'unique experience' of Coachella debut

Brazilian singer Luisa Sonza brought her newly released album "Brutal Paraiso" to Coachella this weekend in a performance she described as "a unique experience."

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Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

A woman will command Australia's army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Monday as he unveiled the "deeply historic" appointment.

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Rashford with point to prove as Barca target Atletico comeback

Rashford with point to prove as Barca target Atletico comeback

Marcus Rashford had his chance against Atletico Madrid, but failed to take it -- or any of the next five that came along on a frustrating European night.

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Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs

Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs

Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in January and the war against Israel and the US.

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Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

The Denver Nuggets, fueled by 23 first-half points from Nikola Jokic, beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday, notching their 12th straight victory to clinch the Western Conference third seed on the last day of the NBA regular season.

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Flagg's sensational rookie season ends with injury

Flagg's sensational rookie season ends with injury

Cooper Flagg's spectacular rookie NBA season ended in injury Sunday as he left the court with an ankle sprain during the Dallas Mavericks' win against the Chicago Bulls.

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Spain's Sanchez calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'

Spain's Sanchez calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.

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