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Apologetic Alvarez fires Atletico to win against Deportivo

Alvarez fires Atletico to win against Deportivo

Lens beat PFC in Ligue 1 matchday impacted by social unrest

Japan's Nakai wins Grand Prix de France for second straight year

Valkyries hit back against Dream to level WNBA Finals

Ronaldinho to make comeback in Italian third tier

'Fighting for our rights': Paris protesters determined to march on

Israeli forces displace Hebron families after deadly attack

Clashes break out in Paris, other French cities amid fresh protests

Hamilton on top with Antonelli fourth in final practice at US Grand Prix

Spurs seal rare win at Chelsea as Palmer sees red

Beier late show sends Dortmund top of Bundesliga

Nearly 1,000 arrested in French protests marred by 'elevated' violence: minister

Police and protesters clash again at Albanian anti-government rally

Lebanon PM says he's working to avoid 'war' with Israel

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister said Monday he was working to ensure his country does not enter the Hamas-Israel war, even as Hezbollah and Israel have been exchanging cross-border fire.

Shakib says 'talk is cheap' as Bangladesh's World Cup falls apart

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan warned his players that "talk is cheap" and demanded they put words into action to rescue their battered pride at the World Cup.

German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas confirmed dead

Shani Louk, a 23-year-old German-Israeli woman captured by Hamas fighters when they stormed a music festival in the Israeli desert, is dead, Israel's foreign ministry said Monday.

Farooqi strikes as Afghanistan dismiss Sri Lanka for 241

Fazalhaq Farooqi marked his return to the Afghanistan side with four wickets as Sri Lanka were dismissed for just 241 in a World Cup match in Pune on Monday.

Kremlin blames 'external interference' for anti-Israel airport riot

The Kremlin on Monday blamed "external interference" for an anti-Israel riot that closed an airport in the Muslim-majority region of Dagestan the previous day.

Huge overspend claims at DR Congo's Francophone Games under audit

Financial auditors have arrived in DR Congo to investigate this summer's Francophone Games in Kinshasa, said the event organisers on Monday after being being blamed for vast overspending.

Oil sinks on easing fears of Mideast regional war

World oil prices sank Monday as traders hoped a region-wide conflict could still be avoided as Israel said its forces killed dozens of Hamas militants in clashes in Gaza.

Taiwan's Foxconn calls for 'confidence' in wake of Chinese tax probe

Taiwan-based tech giant Foxconn said Monday its current operations were "normal", calling for confidence in the company after a tax probe launched by Chinese authorities.

Macron makes legacy bid with French language museum

French President Emmanuel Macron looked to cement his legacy, and take on political opponents, with the inauguration on Monday of a monument to the French language deep in far-right heartland.

FIFA bans Rubiales for 3 years for forced kiss on Spain player

FIFA announced Monday it had imposed a three-year ban on former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales following his forced kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.

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