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Biden to unveil sweeping migrant curbs as US election looms: reports

Biden to unveil sweeping migrant curbs as US election looms: reports

US President Joe Biden is reportedly expected to announce tough curbs on migrant crossings over the Mexican border Tuesday, as the issue weighs on his reelection chances against Donald Trump.

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Seoul to fully suspend inter-Korean military deal over garbage balloons

Seoul to fully suspend inter-Korean military deal over garbage balloons

South Korea said Monday it will fully suspend a 2018 tension-reducing military deal with nuclear-armed North Korea after Pyongyang sent hundreds of trash-filled balloons across the border.

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Mbappe makes 'dream' move to Real Madrid

Mbappe makes 'dream' move to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year deal to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on Monday and hailed the move as a "dream come true".

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Nortje takes 4-7 as South Africa beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

Nortje takes 4-7 as South Africa beat Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup

South Africa's Anrich Nortje took a remarkable four wickets for just seven runs as the Proteas dismissed Sri Lanka for a record low 77 on their way to a six-wicket win in the teams' T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

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World leaders laud Sheinbaum's 'historic' Mexico election win

World leaders laud Sheinbaum's 'historic' Mexico election win

Congratulations poured in from around the world Monday after Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico's first woman president, sparking hope for change in a country where gender-based violence has long been rife.

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Mbappe signs five-year deal with Real Madrid

Mbappe signs five-year deal with Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has signed a five-year deal to move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club announced on Monday.

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Mbappe fulfils destiny with Real Madrid move

Mbappe fulfils destiny with Real Madrid move

The first time Real Madrid showed an interest in signing Kylian Mbappe was in December 2012, although he was only approaching his 14th birthday the Spanish giants knew they were looking at a prodigious talent.

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US VP Harris to attend Ukraine summit as Biden skips

US VP Harris to attend Ukraine summit as Biden skips

US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Switzerland for a Ukraine peace summit, officials said Monday, with President Joe Biden opting instead to attend an election fundraiser featuring George Clooney.

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Portugal call up Nunes to replace injured Otavio

Portugal call up Nunes to replace injured Otavio

Portugal called up Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes on Monday to replace injured Otavio Monteiro in their Euro 2024 squad.

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Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham to form Madrid's dream attacking trio

Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham to form Madrid's dream attacking trio

Kylian Mbappe has finally signed for Real Madrid but fans must wait a few more weeks before a thrilling link-up with Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham becomes a reality.

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