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After referendum rout, Chile leader pursues quest for new constitution

After referendum rout, Chile leader pursues quest for new constitution

President Gabriel Boric vowed Monday to press ahead with efforts to replace Chile's dictatorship-era constitution, hours after voters rejected a first draft in a setback to his leftist reform agenda.

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'Top Gun' soars back to surprise lead in N.American theaters

'Top Gun' soars back to surprise lead in N.American theaters

In a reflection of Hollywood's deep late-summer slump, "Top Gun: Maverick," first released 15 weeks ago, climbed back to the top of the North American box office this weekend despite a relatively slim four-day take of $7.9 million.

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Young gun Hojlund fires Atalanta past Monza and two points clear

Young gun Hojlund fires Atalanta past Monza and two points clear

Rasmus Hojlund helped move Atalanta two points clear at the top of Serie A on Monday after opening his account for the club in a 2-0 stroll against bottom side Monza.

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Pegula into US Open quarter-finals

Pegula into US Open quarter-finals

Jessica Pegula became the second American woman into this year's US Open quarter-finals after brushing aside two-time Grand Slam champion Petra Kvitova in straight sets on Monday.

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Irish data watchdog fines Instagram 405 mn euros over children

Irish data watchdog fines Instagram 405 mn euros over children

Ireland's Data Protection Commission on Monday said it had fined Instagram a record 405 million euros ($402 million) for breaching regulations on the handling of children's data.

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US judge orders review of material seized at Trump's home

US judge orders review of material seized at Trump's home

A US judge on Monday granted Donald Trump's request for the appointment of a "special master" to independently review material seized in an FBI raid on his Florida home, dealing a blow to prosecutors.

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Rublev downs Norrie to reach third US Open quarter-final

Rublev downs Norrie to reach third US Open quarter-final

Andrey Rublev shrugged off a rain delay to breeze past Cameron Norrie and reach the US Open quarter-finals for the third time on Monday.

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Mbappe dismisses talk of rift with France teammate Pogba over blackmail affair

Mbappe dismisses talk of rift with France teammate Pogba over blackmail affair

Kylian Mbappe on Monday played down suggestions that his relationship with Paul Pogba could be impacted after his name came up in a blackmail affair engulfing his France teammate.

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Chile rejects draft constitution: five things to know

Chile rejects draft constitution: five things to know

Chileans have overwhelmingly rejected a draft constitution that would have replaced the constitution adopted during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship.

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Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 46

Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 46

At least 46 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday, state media reported, as violent tremors in a remote region damaged homes and left some areas without electricity.

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