Shang fails to end China's 86-year wait at French Open
Shang Juncheng missed out on becoming the first Chinese man in 86 years to win a match at the French Open on Monday when he slipped to an agonising five-set defeat to Juan Pablo Varillas.
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Troubled Chelsea hire Pochettino as new manager
Chelsea hired Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager on Monday as the Argentine accepted the daunting task of reviving the troubled Premier League club.
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Shanghai swelters through hottest May day in 100 years
Shanghai recorded its hottest May day in more than 100 years on Monday, the city's meteorological service announced, shattering the previous high by a full degree.
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Russia fires missiles on Kyiv in rare daytime attack
Russia fired a barrage of missiles at Kyiv on Monday sending panicked residents running for shelter in an unusual daytime attack on the Ukrainian capital following overnight strikes.
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Lavrov in Kenya on heels of Ukraine FM trip to Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was meeting Kenyan leaders on Monday on a surprise visit to Nairobi, as Moscow and Kyiv both seek to bolster support from African nations over the war in Ukraine.
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Klopp won't take break from management despite Liverpool's struggles
Jurgen Klopp insists he does not need a break from management as he looks to put Liverpool back on track after their troubled season.
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Asian, European markets diverge after US debt deal
Asian and European stock markets wobbled Monday after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a deal on lifting the US debt ceiling to avoid a disastrous default.
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American crew grabs Ocean Race lead
American boat 11th Hour grabbed a narrow lead in the Ocean Race after winning the fifth leg from Newport, Rhode Island, to Aarhus in Denmark.
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African players in Europe: Ghana's Sulemana stars for doomed Saints
Ghana international Kamaldeen Sulemana scored a stunning goal for relegated Southampton as they bowed out of the Premier League after a thrilling 4-4 draw with Liverpool at the weekend.
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Bola Tinubu takes helm in Nigeria, Africa's troubled giant
Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of Nigeria on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office.
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