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Barca relying on 'scoundrel' starlet Yamal against Napoli

Barca relying on 'scoundrel' starlet Yamal against Napoli

Green shoots of hope have been few and far between for troubled Spanish champions Barcelona this season but the emergence of teenage starlet Lamine Yamal is the clearest.

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France's Macron faces backlash on assisted-dying plan

France's Macron faces backlash on assisted-dying plan

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday faced criticism from French medical workers and the Catholic Church over a draft bill his government plans to present to parliament in May that would allow assisted dying for certain terminally-ill patients.

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Princess of Wales apologises over edited photograph

Princess of Wales apologises over edited photograph

Catherine, Princess of Wales on Monday apologised and admitted to editing an official portrait of her released by the palace, after AFP and other agencies withdrew the image.

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European arms imports nearly double over Ukraine: study

European arms imports nearly double over Ukraine: study

Weapons imports to Europe nearly doubled over the past five years, partly due to the war in Ukraine, while exports from Russia halved, researchers said on Monday.

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Ramadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza

Ramadan brings no relief as Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza

Gaza's deadliest war showed no signs of abating as the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began Monday amid a gruelling humanitarian crisis that has pushed much of the territory to the brink of starvation.

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Rumours of Aya Nakamura Olympics appearance sparks far-right backlash

Rumours of Aya Nakamura Olympics appearance sparks far-right backlash

The rumour that France's biggest music star Aya Nakamura might sing an Edith Piaf song during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony was enough to upset far-right groups this weekend.

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UK royals face questions over altered Princess of Wales image

UK royals face questions over altered Princess of Wales image

Britain's royal family faced mounting pressure on Monday to explain how an official photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales had been altered, after AFP and other agencies withdrew the image.

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History-chasing Man City relishing Premier League battle

History-chasing Man City relishing Premier League battle

Rodri says Manchester City will embrace the challenge of having to be almost perfect in their remaining 10 matches to win a record-breaking fourth straight Premier League title.

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Hiroshima grapples with 'Oppenheimer' Oscars success

Hiroshima grapples with 'Oppenheimer' Oscars success

"Oppenheimer" had a glittering night at the Oscars but in Hiroshima, devastated by the first nuclear bomb in 1945, the film about the weapon's creator is harder to stomach.

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Most markets fall after strong US data, eyes on inflation

Most markets fall after strong US data, eyes on inflation

Stock markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting jobs report dampened US interest rate cut hopes, with attention now turning to the release of key inflation data this week.

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