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Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah

Monica Bellucci and Florin Serban win at Locarno Film Festival

Crystal Palace sign Israel winger Khalaili

India's Padikkal hits unbeaten century in first Sri Lanka Test

Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 47

Liechtenstein places gender equality on its throne

Taliban govt supporters dance, take selfies in Kabul celebrations

Street rallies held as Taliban govt marks five years ruling Afghanistan

UK PM urges 'reflection' after Cambridge professor's death

World Cup winner Ferran Torres signs for PSG from Barcelona

Rescuers search for survivors as Indonesian quake death toll rises to 40

Monsoon rains submerge villages, fields in Myanmar

Earthquake rocks Spain's tourist jewel Granada

India's Padikkal, Rahul hit half-centuries in Sri Lanka Test

Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on Europe's elite

Real Madrid, Liverpool and Inter Milan may boast a combined 24 European titles, but they still have their work cut out to ensure their tickets to the knock-out stages of the Champions League.

Harry arrives at London court for latest battle against UK newspaper

Prince Harry arrived Monday at London's High Court for an anticipated nine-week trial into claims that a UK newspaper group unlawfully gathered information on him.

Swiatek survives scare to make Australian Open second round

Iga Swiatek survived a fright Monday before battling past Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue to launch her bid for a career Grand Slam in unconvincing fashion at the Australian Open.

Over 400 Indonesians 'released' by Cambodian scam networks: ambassador

More than 400 Indonesians were freed by cyberscam networks in Cambodia this month, Jakarta said on Monday, after Phnom Penh announced a fresh crackdown following the arrest of an alleged boss of the illicit industry.

Japan PM calls snap election on Feb 8 to seek stronger mandate

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday she would dissolve parliament this week ahead of a snap election on February 8, hoping for a stronger mandate to push through her ambitious policy agenda.

Europe readying steps against Trump tariff 'blackmail' on Greenland: Berlin

Europe is preparing countermeasures against US President Donald Trump's "blackmail" after he threatened tariffs against several countries over their opposition to his designs on Greenland, Germany's vice chancellor said Monday.

What is the EU's anti-coercion 'bazooka' it could use against US?

Calls are growing louder for the European Union to deploy its powerful "anti-coercion instrument" in response to US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs in the standoff over Greenland.

Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.

Gold, silver hit peaks and stocks sink on new US-EU trade fears

Gold and silver hit record highs on Monday while equity markets fell after Donald Trump revived trade war fears by threatening several European nations with tariffs over their opposition to the United States buying Greenland.

Trailblazer Eala exits Australian Open after 'overwhelming' scenes

Packed crowds turned out to see Alexandra Eala at the Australian Open on Monday but the Philippines trailblazer was unable to deliver for her adoring fans in a first-round defeat, admitting it was "a bit overwhelming".

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