Man arrested after smearing Mona Lisa with cake at Louvre
A 36-year-old man has been arrested and placed in psychiatric care after he smeared a glass screen encasing the Mona Lisa with cake, prosecutors said Monday, in a purported protest against artists not focusing enough on "the planet".
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Irish court finds ex-soldier Lisa Smith guilty of joining IS
Three judges at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin on Monday found former soldier Lisa Smith guilty of joining the so-called Islamic State group in Syria.
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Lake Chad force says has killed 30 'terrorists'
A multinational force policing the troubled Lake Chad basin said on Monday it had killed more than 30 'jihadists' in two operations.
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Gauff, Stephens in all-American French Open showdown
Teenager Coco Gauff will bid to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final on Tuesday at the French Open when she takes on experienced compatriot Sloane Stephens in the last eight.
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Norwegian buys 50 Boeing 737 MAX, ending dispute
Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle said Monday it would buy 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, ending a dispute between the companies and helping revive the US-made aircraft after two deadly crashes.
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Zverev says French Open organisers favouring Alcaraz
World number three Alexander Zverev has criticised French Open organisers, who he claims have favoured rising Spanish teen star Carlos Alcaraz, his quarter-final opponent at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
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Xi hails 'new atmosphere' in Hong Kong, welcomes next leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Hong Kong's next leader in Beijing, telling John Lee he has the full trust of the central government, state media said Monday.
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Russia advances in east Ukraine as EU meets on oil ban
Russian forces edged toward the centre of the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk Monday, while President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to appeal to EU leaders at an emergency summit where a ban on Russian oil imports is on the agenda.
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Mona Lisa covered in cake in Louvre stunt
The Mona Lisa was smeared with cake at the weekend by a man in a woman's wig who jumped out of a wheelchair and said artists should focus more on the planet.
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Djokovic braced to deliver Nadal hammer blow at French Open
Novak Djokovic renews his epic 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career.
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