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Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline

Moscow awaits 'important' Trump envoy visit before sanctions deadline

The Kremlin said Monday it was anticipating "important" talks with Donald Trump's special envoy later this week, ahead of the US president's looming deadline to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it does not make progress towards a peace deal with Ukraine.

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Schick extends Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2030

Schick extends Bayer Leverkusen contract until 2030

Czech striker Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen through to 2030, the Bundesliga club announced on Monday.

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Tesla approves $29 bn in shares to Musk as court case rumbles on

Tesla approves $29 bn in shares to Musk as court case rumbles on

Tesla announced an "interim" compensation award worth about $29 billion for Elon Musk on Monday, asserting the need to retain the controversial CEO at a moment of fierce competition for top talent.

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Stocks rebound on US rate cut bets

Stocks rebound on US rate cut bets

Most stock markets bounced on Monday on hopes of US interest rate cuts after weak jobs figures raised concerns about the world's top economy.

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Swiss eye 'more attractive' offer for Trump after tariff shock

Swiss eye 'more attractive' offer for Trump after tariff shock

Switzerland said on Monday it was ready to make a better offer to the United States to avoid steep tariffs that are expected to take effect this week.

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Trump says will name new economics data official this week

Trump says will name new economics data official this week

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he would pick an "exceptional replacement" to his labor statistics chief -- after ordering her dismissal as a new report showed weakness in the US jobs market.

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Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix

Three things we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix

Ferrari may have endured another afternoon to forget in Hungary on Sunday with polesitter Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and Lewis Hamilton a disappointing 12th, but their underlying performance showed they could be challengers for victories this season.

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Lions hooker Sheehan banned over Lynagh incident

Lions hooker Sheehan banned over Lynagh incident

British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches for flattening Wallabies playmaker Tom Lynagh in Saturday's third and final Test, World Rugby announced on Monday.

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Jordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war

Jordan sees tourism slump over Gaza war

Jordan has seen a decrease in the number of tourists visiting its famed ancient city of Petra and other sites since the Gaza war began in October 2023, according to officials.

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China's Baidu to deploy robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft

China's Baidu to deploy robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft

Chinese internet giant Baidu plans to launch its robotaxis on rideshare app Lyft in Germany and Britain in 2026, pending regulatory approval, the two companies said on Monday.

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