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Putin says N.Korea 'firmly supporting' Russia operations in Ukraine: KCNA

Putin says N.Korea 'firmly supporting' Russia operations in Ukraine: KCNA

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday praised North Korea for "firmly supporting" Moscow's war in Ukraine ahead of his visit to Pyongyang aimed at boosting ties between the nuclear-armed allies.

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Mbappe breaks nose as France win Euro 2024 opener, Slovakia stun Belgium

Mbappe breaks nose as France win Euro 2024 opener, Slovakia stun Belgium

Kylian Mbappe came off late on with a broken nose as France edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game at Euro 2024 on Monday, after Slovakia inflicted a surprise 1-0 defeat on Belgium and Romania beat Ukraine.

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France's Mbappe breaks nose at Euro 2024

France's Mbappe breaks nose at Euro 2024

France captain Kylian Mbappe broke his nose during his side's 1-0 win over Austria at Euro 2024, a source close to the player told AFP.

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France edge Austria in Euro 2024 opener as Mbappe gets broken nose

France edge Austria in Euro 2024 opener as Mbappe gets broken nose

Maximilian Woeber's own goal was enough to give France a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign on Monday as they edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game but Kylian Mbappe came off late on with a broken nose.

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Thai senate set to approve same-sex marriage

Thai senate set to approve same-sex marriage

Thai lawmakers will vote Tuesday on legalising same-sex marriage, putting the kingdom on the cusp of becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to recognise marriage equality.

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McIlroy vows to bounce back after 'toughest' day

McIlroy vows to bounce back after 'toughest' day

Rory McIlroy vowed on Monday to bounce back at next month's British Open after describing his epic US Open collapse as probably the "toughest" day of his professional career.

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Birmingham WTA champion Ostapenko knocked out in first round

Birmingham WTA champion Ostapenko knocked out in first round

Reigning champion Jelena Ostapenko lost in the first round of the Birmingham WTA tour event on Monday as she went down in straight sets to Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

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Wall Street stocks end at fresh records

Wall Street stocks end at fresh records

Wall Street stocks rallied to fresh records Monday behind enthusiasm over artificial intelligence, while European markets bounced despite political uncertainty in France.

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France need own goal to edge Austria in Euro 2024 opener

France need own goal to edge Austria in Euro 2024 opener

Maximilian Woeber's own goal was enough to give France a winning start to their Euro 2024 campaign on Monday as they edged Austria 1-0 in their opening game but Kylian Mbappe came off late on with a bloodied nose.

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Emotional Boult calls T20 World Cup exit his 'last day' for New Zealand

Emotional Boult calls T20 World Cup exit his 'last day' for New Zealand

Left-arm paceman Trent Boult said he had played his "last day" of international cricket after New Zealand's disappointing T20 World Cup campaign ended with a seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on Monday.

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