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Tears of relief as Ukraine frontline families reunite

Tears of relief as Ukraine frontline families reunite

Olga Valkova had often cried since invading Russian forces seized the Ukrainian village of Troitske, cutting her off from her family and her country cottage.

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One dead after typhoon slams into Japan

One dead after typhoon slams into Japan

One person was confirmed dead in Japan on Monday after Typhoon Nanmadol slammed into the country, injuring dozens, but authorities downgraded warnings as the storm weakened after landfall.

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Markets drop again as traders brace for another big Fed hike

Markets drop again as traders brace for another big Fed hike

Markets fell Monday as traders extended last week's rout across risk assets, with expectations high that the Federal Reserve will this week announce another outsized interest rate hike.

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Norway's Waerenskjold wins men's U23 world time-trial title

Norway's Waerenskjold wins men's U23 world time-trial title

Soren Waerenskjold showcased his potential with a powerful ride to clinch the under-23 men's time-trial title Monday, Norway's second rainbow jersey at cycling's road world championships in Australia.

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Crowds jam London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Crowds jam London for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Huge crowds built in central London overnight and from early morning on Monday to secure a spot to watch the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey.

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Biden warns China and Russia, hedges on seeking reelection

Biden warns China and Russia, hedges on seeking reelection

President Joe Biden issued forceful warnings to China and Russia on Sunday and expressed optimism over the US economic rebound, but surprised many by hedging on whether he'll seek reelection.

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France's Garcia eyes Paris Olympics after past 'disaster'

France's Garcia eyes Paris Olympics after past 'disaster'

The Olympics have been "a disaster" for France's Caroline Garcia but the in-form tennis star is hoping to redress the balance on home turf at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Republican movements catch wind in Caribbean after queen's death

Republican movements catch wind in Caribbean after queen's death

Black cloth covers the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II hanging in Antigua's parliament -- a sign of the island's mourning and an unintentional symbol of a possible Caribbean future without the British monarchy.

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Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns

Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns

Rugby Australia has written to the sport's governing body about "overbearing officials", after the Wallabies were denied victory against New Zealand by a controversial refereeing decision.

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'It's massive, a final' - All Blacks eye Rugby Championship title

'It's massive, a final' - All Blacks eye Rugby Championship title

All Blacks scrum-half Aaron Smith said on Monday that it was "very special" to host Australia at Eden Park on Saturday with the chance to clinch The Rugby Championship title.

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