US chiefs back 'neutral' Russian athletes at Paris Olympics
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee backs moves to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics provided they do not participate under their countries' colours or flags, officials said on Monday.
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French MotoGP star Quartararo injured in motocross accident
French MotoGP star Fabio Quartararo announced on Monday he has broken his left hand in a motocross training accident.
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Protesters block Peru airport over ousting of president
Hundreds of protesters on Monday used burning tires, wood and rocks to block the airport runway in Peru's second-largest city, Arequipa, demonstrating against the ousting of former president Pedro Castillo.
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Argentina, Croatia ready for World Cup clash as semi-finals kick off
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni brushed off accusations of poor sportsmanship on Monday as the South Americans prepared for a World Cup semi-final showdown against Croatia.
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US biopharma firm Amgen to acquire Horizon Therapeutics for $28 bn
US biopharmaceutical firm Amgen said Monday it has reached agreement to acquire Horizon Therapeutics, which specializes in medicine for rare and auto-immune diseases, for $27.8 billion.
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Pele's health improving, but not ready for release: doctors
Brazilian football legend Pele's health continues improving, but no date has been set for his release from hospital, where he was admitted nearly two weeks ago, doctors said Monday.
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Chinese, Indian troops injured in fresh border 'face-off'
Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a fresh "face-off" on their disputed Himalayan border last week, leaving several injured on both sides, sources said Monday.
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Moscow calls for 'diplomatic' solution to Kosovo tensions
The Kremlin on Monday called for a "diplomatic" resolution to a recent flare-up in tensions in Kosovo following attacks targeting the police.
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Key Ukraine naval base unbowed despite Russian onslaught
After enduring months of shelling by Russian forces, officials in the strategic Ukrainian port of Ochakiv hope it can serve to consolidate Kyiv's gains in the southern Kherson region.
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Musk to relaunch Twitter plan after fake account fiasco
Twitter owner Elon Musk was set to relaunch a subscription service on Monday after a first attempt saw an embarrassing spate of fake accounts that scared advertisers and created doubt on the site's future.
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