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'Tears in our eyes': Ukrainians rejoice in liberated Izyum

'Tears in our eyes': Ukrainians rejoice in liberated Izyum

In the Ukrainian city of Izyum, the country's blue and yellow flag has just been raised again over the charred city hall, months after Russian tanks barrelled in.

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Potter impressed by Boehly's vision for Chelsea

Potter impressed by Boehly's vision for Chelsea

New Chelsea manager Graham Potter said he is impressed by chairman Todd Boehly's vision for the club despite criticism of the American's first few months in charge.

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'We are erased': Afghan women demand action at UN

'We are erased': Afghan women demand action at UN

Afghan women made an impassioned plea at the UN Monday for solid international action to address the "gender apartheid" in their country since the Taliban swept to power last year.

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Queen's death spells awkward return for Prince Andrew

Queen's death spells awkward return for Prince Andrew

Disgraced Prince Andrew is making what is expected to be a brief return to the public eye to mourn his mother Queen Elizabeth II, serving as an unwelcome distraction for the grieving royal family.

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England potential excites skipper Stokes after South Africa series win

England potential excites skipper Stokes after South Africa series win

Ben Stokes said on Monday it was "scary" to think of what England might achieve after rounding off a succesful first-season as captain with a dominant display against South Africa.

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Booming gun ownership triggers fears for Brazil vote

Booming gun ownership triggers fears for Brazil vote

Wearing a black T-shirt stamped with the word "Bolsonaro" and a skull, Brazilian ex-cop Elitusalem Gomes Freitas takes aim with his .40-caliber rifle and fires, savoring the smell of gunpowder as he nails his target.

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Premier League postpones Chelsea-Liverpool, Man Utd-Leeds due to police shortage

Premier League postpones Chelsea-Liverpool, Man Utd-Leeds due to police shortage

Liverpool's visit to Chelsea and Manchester United's clash with Leeds on Sunday have been postponed due to policing pressures ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the Premier League announced on Monday.

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'Squid Game' competes for Emmys history

'Squid Game' competes for Emmys history

South Korea's "Squid Game" is bidding to make Emmys history Monday by becoming the first foreign-language television show to win top honors for best drama.

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Germany 'regrets' Iran failure to agree to nuclear deal

Germany 'regrets' Iran failure to agree to nuclear deal

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Monday ruled out the revival of a nuclear deal with Iran "in the near future", as Israel pushed for a "credible military threat" to pressure Tehran.

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Photographer William Klein dies aged 96

Photographer William Klein dies aged 96

American photographer William Klein, who made his mark with imagery of fashion and urban life, died in Paris on Saturday aged 96, his son Pierre Klein said in a statement Monday.

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