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Rubiales' mum on hunger strike over 'harassment' of son

Rubiales' mum on hunger strike over 'harassment' of son

The mother of Spain's suspended football chief Luis Rubiales, who is under fire for planting an unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso, went on hunger strike Monday in support of her son.

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Georgia's Maisashvili bemoans lack of major games as announces Rugby World Cup squad

Georgia's Maisashvili bemoans lack of major games as announces Rugby World Cup squad

Georgia coach Levan Maisashvili said on Monday he wants more games against leading sides as he named his squad for this year's Rugby World Cup.

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Rubiales could face further suspension after kiss as sports court meet

Rubiales could face further suspension after kiss as sports court meet

Suspended Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales could face further domestic sanctions as the country's top sports court meets Monday to examine complaints against him for forcibly kissing Women's World Cup star Jenni Hermoso.

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China on Basketball World Cup brink after stunning loss

China on Basketball World Cup brink after stunning loss

China head coach Aleksandar Djordjevic urged his players to show more "spirit", with their Basketball World Cup hopes hanging by a thread after a stunning loss to South Sudan on Monday.

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South Sudan savour first-ever Basketball World Cup win

South Sudan savour first-ever Basketball World Cup win

South Sudan head coach Royal Ivey said his team "played with fire" after stunning China to claim their first-ever win at the Basketball World Cup on Monday.

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US, China to set up commercial issues working group

US, China to set up commercial issues working group

The United States and China will set up a new working group for discussing trade tensions, Washington said Monday, as the world's largest economy seeks to cool tensions with its strategic competitor.

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Hong Kong language group closes after post accused of breaching security law

Hong Kong language group closes after post accused of breaching security law

A Hong Kong group promoting Cantonese language preservation shut down Monday after police said an essay it posted online had breached a Beijing-imposed national security law, according to the group's founder.

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Japan PM condemns China over stone-throwing at embassy, schools

Japan PM condemns China over stone-throwing at embassy, schools

Japan's prime minister hit out at Beijing on Monday over what he said were instances of stones being thrown at diplomatic missions and schools in China, following the release of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant.

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Japan wastewater release sparks wave of misinformation in China

Japan wastewater release sparks wave of misinformation in China

Japan's release of wastewater has sparked a wave of misinformation in China about nuclear contamination in the Pacific Ocean, with viral posts promoting wild theories that lack scientific backing.

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Paris bids adieu to love-or-hate electric scooters

Paris bids adieu to love-or-hate electric scooters

Paris will on Friday become the first European capital to ban floating electric scooters from its streets, leaving fans desolate but relieving those who loathed their "nuisance" factor.

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