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Ukraine's Zelensky to address full US Congress

Ukraine's Zelensky to address full US Congress

Ukraine's president will deliver a virtual address to Congress on Wednesday as lawmakers bid to rachet up pressure on the White House to take a tougher line over Russia's invasion.

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Elon Musk challenges Putin to fight, with Ukraine as the prize

Elon Musk challenges Putin to fight, with Ukraine as the prize

Put up your dukes, Vlad.

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European, US stocks rise on Ukraine hope as oil slumps

European, US stocks rise on Ukraine hope as oil slumps

European and US equities largely rebounded Monday as investors seized on hopes of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, sending oil tanking alongside news of key crude consumer China's Covid lockdown of tech hub Shenzhen.

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Ukraine seeks to protect cultural sites from Russian guns

Ukraine seeks to protect cultural sites from Russian guns

With Russian forces pushing deeper into their country, Ukrainians are scrambling to safeguard a rich cultural history that experts warn could be deliberately targeted in a bid to force Kyiv into submission.

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Russia says West trying to push it into default

Russia says West trying to push it into default

Russia accused the West on Monday of seeking to push it into an "artificial default" through unprecedented sanctions over Ukraine, but vowed to meet its debt payments.

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India thrash Sri Lanka in pink ball Test to sweep series 2-0

India thrash Sri Lanka in pink ball Test to sweep series 2-0

A bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah helped India thrash Sri Lanka by 238 runs inside three days at Bangalore's pink ball Test to sweep the series 2-0 on Monday.

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Electronics giant ASUS says shipments to Russia at 'standstill'

Electronics giant ASUS says shipments to Russia at 'standstill'

Taiwanese computer maker ASUS said Monday its shipments to Russia are at a "standstill" due to the war in Ukraine, days after a top Kyiv official called for the firm's withdrawal.

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More than 2.8 million flee Ukraine war: UN

More than 2.8 million flee Ukraine war: UN

The number of refugees who have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on February 24 has topped 2.8 million, the United Nations said Monday.

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F1 star Hamilton to change name to honour mother

F1 star Hamilton to change name to honour mother

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will change his name to honour his mother Carmen Larbalestier, he revealed on Monday as he prepares to challenge for a record eighth world title.

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Venezuelan Olympic medallist says she was victim of homophobic attack

Venezuelan Olympic medallist says she was victim of homophobic attack

Stefany Hernandez, a bronze medallist in BMX at the 2016 Rio Olympics, said she was the victim of a homophobic attack in a restaurant in Caracas, while the prosecutor's office announced an arrest.

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