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Defending champion Krejcikova 'hits wall' in French Open exit

Defending champion Krejcikova 'hits wall' in French Open exit

Reigning French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova said she physically "hit the wall" as crashed out in the first round at Roland Garros on Monday, losing 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 to French teenager Diane Parry.

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Monkeypox can be stopped outside endemic countries: WHO

Monkeypox can be stopped outside endemic countries: WHO

The monkeypox outbreaks in non-endemic countries can be contained and human-to-human transmission of the virus stopped, the World Health Organization said Monday.

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Didi shareholders vote to delist from New York stock exchange

Didi shareholders vote to delist from New York stock exchange

Shareholders of Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Global voted Monday to delist the company in New York, the firm said in a statement, nearly one year since it was hit by a sweeping tech clampdown.

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Mbappe says he consulted Macron over PSG deal

Mbappe says he consulted Macron over PSG deal

Kylian Mbappe made the startling revelation Monday that he had talked over his potential transfer to Real Madrid with Emmanuel Macron, saying he appreciated the "good advice" of the French president, who wanted the Paris Saint-Germain star to stay in France.

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Starbucks says it will completely exit Russia, closing 130 cafes

Starbucks says it will completely exit Russia, closing 130 cafes

Starbucks said Monday it will cease operations in Russia, shuttering its 130 cafes in the country.

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At Bucha market, life goes on 'so we don't go mad'

At Bucha market, life goes on 'so we don't go mad'

Most stalls still have their shutters down but the reopening of the market in Bucha marks a return to a semblance of normality for this Ukrainian town synonymous with war crimes.

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Osaka, Krejcikova out at French Open as Swiatek extends run

Osaka, Krejcikova out at French Open as Swiatek extends run

Former world number one Naomi Osaka and defending champion Barbora Krejcikova lost in the first round of the French Open on Monday, while women's title favourite Iga Swiatek stretched her winning streak to 29 matches.

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Sole survivor relives terror of Yemenia Airways crash at French trial

Sole survivor relives terror of Yemenia Airways crash at French trial

A woman who was just 12 when she survived the 2009 Yemenia Airways crash in the Comoros islands that killed all 152 others onboard described Monday the terrifying moments leading up to her plunge into the ocean and subsequent miraculous rescue, in the French trial against the airline.

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Mbappe says he will not overstep role as a player under PSG deal

Mbappe says he will not overstep role as a player under PSG deal

Kylian Mbappe said Monday he would not interfere in the management of Paris Saint-Germain or in transfer policy after he decided to snub Real Madrid to stay with the club.

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Iran films show 'parallel reality' on women: director at Cannes

Iran films show 'parallel reality' on women: director at Cannes

An Iranian director, who unsettled Cannes with a film about a serial killer "cleansing" the holy city of Mashhad of prostitutes, on Monday criticised the way women are represented in Iranian films.

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