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England rejoices at women's historic Euro 2022 triumph

England rejoices at women's historic Euro 2022 triumph

England's hungover "Lionesses" held a victory party in central London on Monday in front of thousands of jubilant fans after they clinched the country's first major football trophy since 1966.

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Two dead in California's largest blaze this year

Two dead in California's largest blaze this year

Firefighters in northern California were battling Monday to gain control over the state's largest wildfire this year, which claimed two lives after exploding in size over the weekend and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.

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Peaty back in action at Commonwealths after shock defeat

Peaty back in action at Commonwealths after shock defeat

Adam Peaty bounced back from a "devastating" defeat to top the qualifying times in the men's 50m breaststroke on Monday as teen star Summer McIntosh lined up a Commonwealth Games medley double.

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A weight off his mind: Tchatchet II eyes Commonwealth medal

A weight off his mind: Tchatchet II eyes Commonwealth medal

Weightlifter Cyrille Tchatchet II is aiming for Commonwealth Games glory in his "home town" of Birmingham after a compelling journey since he competed in Glasgow in 2014.

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European equities drift higher after Asian gains

European equities drift higher after Asian gains

European equities drifted higher Monday after Asian gains, as investors tracked the latest corporate and geopolitical news.

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Euro 2022 delight sparks boom time for English women's football

Euro 2022 delight sparks boom time for English women's football

Euro 2022 began with organisers defending the choice of small venues, but 25 days later a record European Championship attendance of 87,192 at Wembley for the final witnessed England at last win a major international tournament.

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Rockfalls, gaping crevices put Mont Blanc out of reach for many

Rockfalls, gaping crevices put Mont Blanc out of reach for many

In a year marked by drought and heatwaves, rockfalls and gaping crevices have made access to the top of Mont Blanc even more difficult and perilous -- to the great frustration of amateur mountaineers.

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BTS may be able to perform while on military service: minister

BTS may be able to perform while on military service: minister

K-pop sensations BTS may be allowed to continue performing and preparing for international concerts even while they undertake their mandatory military service in South Korea, the defence minister said Monday.

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HSBC H1 pre-tax profit falls, dismisses calls for split

HSBC H1 pre-tax profit falls, dismisses calls for split

HSBC bank on Monday said pre-tax profit fell in the first half, and appeared to rebuff calls to spin off its Asian activities on the eve of a key shareholder meeting.

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World Cup winner Fabregas joins Serie B side Como

World Cup winner Fabregas joins Serie B side Como

Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas, who won the World Cup in 2010, will play for Como in the Italian second division next season, Serie B announced on its official website on Monday.

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