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Trump interview with Musk stutters after 'cyber attack'

Trump interview with Musk stutters after 'cyber attack'

Elon Musk's much-trailed interview with Donald Trump got off to a rocky start on Monday after what the controversial entrepreneur said was a cyber attack on his social media platform.

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Fitch downgrades Israel citing war in Gaza

Fitch downgrades Israel citing war in Gaza

US credit rating agency Fitch downgraded Israel a notch on Monday, warning that its ongoing conflict against Hamas in Gaza could last "well into 2025" and weigh on economic activity.

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Man City hearing over Premier League charges may be brought forward - report

Man City hearing over Premier League charges may be brought forward - report

Manchester City's hearing into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations could be brought forward to next month, according to a report in The Times.

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Trump to be interviewed by supporter Elon Musk on X

Trump to be interviewed by supporter Elon Musk on X

Donald Trump will be interviewed Monday live on X by its billionaire owner Elon Musk -- an influential supporter -- as the Republican ex-president rejoins the platform following a lengthy absence.

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Burnley start Championship life under Parker with emphatic win at Luton

Burnley start Championship life under Parker with emphatic win at Luton

Burnley began life back in English football's second tier with a convincing 4-1 win at Luton on Monday as manager Scott Parker marked his first game in charge of the Clarets with a convincing victory.

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Tanzania opposition denounces arrests of its leaders in mass round-up

Tanzania opposition denounces arrests of its leaders in mass round-up

Tanzania's main opposition party demanded Monday the release of its top leaders who were detained in a mass roundup ahead of a banned youth day rally, a move condemned by rights activists as "troubling".

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Earth hit by 'severe' solar storm

Earth hit by 'severe' solar storm

The Earth was hit Monday by an intense solar storm that could bring the northern lights to night skies further south than normal, a US agency announced.

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Maduro urges state 'iron fist' as protest toll mounts

Maduro urges state 'iron fist' as protest toll mounts

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro called Monday for the state to use an "iron fist" after deadly protests in response to his July reelection, dismissed at home and abroad as a sham.

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Flick's Barca stumble against Monaco in final friendly

Flick's Barca stumble against Monaco in final friendly

Hansi Flick's Barcelona fell to a bruising 3-0 defeat against Ligue 1 side Monaco in a final tune-up friendly before La Liga starts later this week.

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West tells Iran to 'stand down' Israel attack threats

West tells Iran to 'stand down' Israel attack threats

The United States and European allies called on Iran to "stand down" Monday, as fears mounted of an imminent attack on Israel that could spark an all-out war in the Middle East.

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