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Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Monday his governing coalition will dissolve parliament next week, a shock announcement that will give power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in days and force new elections.

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Athletics chief Coe favours 'fairness' over inclusion

Athletics chief Coe favours 'fairness' over inclusion

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has hinted track and field could follow swimming in bringing in a tougher policy on transgender athletes competing in women's events.

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Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds

Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds

A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals of the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.

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Brazilian police find boat of murdered British journalist, guide

Brazilian police find boat of murdered British journalist, guide

Brazilian police said Monday they had found the boat in which British journalist Dom Phillips and his Brazilian expert guide Bruno Pereira were travelling before they were killed in the Amazon.

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Murray hopeful of being fit for Wimbledon

Murray hopeful of being fit for Wimbledon

Andy Murray faces a race against time to be fit for Wimbledon next week, but believes he is in a better position than he was ahead of the championships last year.

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Tens of thousands march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Tens of thousands march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's EU membership bid, days after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy.

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Romanian Popovici, 17, wins men's 200m freestyle world title 

Romanian Popovici, 17, wins men's 200m freestyle world title 

A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals in the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.

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Israeli coalition to submit bill to dissolve parliament, force polls

Israeli coalition to submit bill to dissolve parliament, force polls

The leaders of Israel's governing coalition said Monday they will submit a bill next week to dissolve parliament, legislation that would force new elections if approved.

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Dutch join Germany, Austria, in reverting to coal

Dutch join Germany, Austria, in reverting to coal

The Dutch joined Germany and Austria in reverting to coal power on Monday following an energy crisis provoked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Outgoing Colombian president vows transparent transition

Outgoing Colombian president vows transparent transition

Colombia's outgoing conservative President Ivan Duque on Monday promised a "transparent and efficient" transition to the new administration led by Gustavo Petro.

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