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Trump enters courtroom for landmark New York criminal trial

Trump enters courtroom for landmark New York criminal trial

Donald Trump took his seat Monday in the New York courtroom, becoming the first ex-president in US history to stand criminal trial, a seismic moment in the already explosive 2024 presidential campaign.

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Returning Nadal wants to enjoy comeback 'gift'

Returning Nadal wants to enjoy comeback 'gift'

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said Monday returning to action at the Barcelona Open is a "gift" and he wants to enjoy every moment of what he expects to be the last year of his career.

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US retail sales up more than expected in March

US retail sales up more than expected in March

Retail sales in the United States grew more than anticipated last month, government data showed on Monday, defying predictions of weaker consumer demand.

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Russia says 'colossal' amount of river water approaching Siberian city

Russia says 'colossal' amount of river water approaching Siberian city

Russian authorities said Monday that a "colossal" amount of river water was flowing fast towards the west Siberian city of Kurgan and called for the immediate evacuation of some districts.

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Wirtz and Xhaka 'staying' at Leverkusen next year, says Rolfes

Wirtz and Xhaka 'staying' at Leverkusen next year, says Rolfes

Florian Wirtz and Granit Xhaka will both stay with freshly-minted Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen beyond the summer, sporting director Simon Rolfes said Monday.

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Trump's landmark criminal trial set to begin in New York

Trump's landmark criminal trial set to begin in New York

Donald Trump arrived Monday at the New York courthouse where he was set to become the first ex-president in US history to stand criminal trial, a seismic moment in the already explosive 2024 presidential campaign.

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Record heat rots cocoa beans threatening Ivory Coast agriculture

Record heat rots cocoa beans threatening Ivory Coast agriculture

Surrounded by cocoa trees and intense heat, Christian Andre Yapi is forced to admit that the precious beans are no longer growing as they should, a major problem for the world's leading producer.

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Four wounded in Sydney church stabbing, man arrested

Four wounded in Sydney church stabbing, man arrested

Four people are being treated for "non-life threatening injuries" after a stabbing at a church service in Sydney on Monday, emergency services said.

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Dortmund 'obliged' to hit back against Atletico, says Terzic

Dortmund 'obliged' to hit back against Atletico, says Terzic

Manager Edin Terzic said Monday his Borussia Dortmund side were "obliged" to return fire in Tuesday's home Champions League quarter final against Atletico Madrid after being "punished" in the first leg.

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Expect another PSG thriller: Barca coach Xavi

Expect another PSG thriller: Barca coach Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Monday his team's Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain would be similar to the first leg thriller.

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