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Ukraine calls Europe to action as Russia slashes gas

Ukraine calls Europe to action as Russia slashes gas

Russia's state-owned gas company on Monday announced an unexpected, drastic cut in supply to Europe, leading Ukraine to call the West to action over the "gas war".

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Northern Irish Nobel peace prize winner Trimble dies

Northern Irish Nobel peace prize winner Trimble dies

David Trimble, the Nobel peace prize-winning former first minister of Northern Ireland whose statecraft helped end decades of conflict, died Monday aged 77, his party announced.

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David Trimble: Northern Ireland's Nobel peacemaker

David Trimble: Northern Ireland's Nobel peacemaker

David Trimble, Northern Ireland's former first minister who died Monday aged 77, lit the way to a landmark peace deal in the troubled province with an example of compromise in an age of bitter divides.

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As Pelosi eyes Taiwan trip, US anxious on China red lines

As Pelosi eyes Taiwan trip, US anxious on China red lines

A potential visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is stirring alarm in President Joe Biden's administration which fears the trip may cross red lines for China -- and that there is no exit path.

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Sweden unhappy at VAR 'catastrophe' before England semi-final

Sweden unhappy at VAR 'catastrophe' before England semi-final

Sweden forward Kosovare Asllani described the use of fewer cameras for VAR calls at women's Euro 2022 as a "catastrophe" on Monday after being on the wrong side of a series of tight calls so far in the tournament.

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Pope apologizes for 'evil' of Indigenous abuse in Canada

Pope apologizes for 'evil' of Indigenous abuse in Canada

Pope Francis on Monday apologized for the "evil" inflicted on the Indigenous peoples of Canada on the first day of a visit focused on addressing decades of abuse at Catholic-run residential schools.

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US mulls more events after World Championship success

US mulls more events after World Championship success

As a metaphor for a sport with lofty ambitions, Armand Duplantis soaring to a pole vault world record was the perfectly scripted final act that a thrilling World Athletics Championships deserved.

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Joni Mitchell wows with surprise set at Newport Folk Fest

Joni Mitchell wows with surprise set at Newport Folk Fest

Joni Mitchell delivered her first full set in more than 20 years this weekend, surprising attendees at the Newport Folk Festival alongside country star Brandi Carlile.

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Pope apologizes for 'evil' done to Canadian Indigenous school survivors

Pope apologizes for 'evil' done to Canadian Indigenous school survivors

Pope Francis on Monday apologized for the "evil" inflicted on the Indigenous peoples of Canada on the first day of a visit focused on addressing decades of abuse committed at Catholic institutions.

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Macron seeks to calm concerns over Paris 2024 Olympics

Macron seeks to calm concerns over Paris 2024 Olympics

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday met senior ministers to calm concerns that preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics are beset by security and budget worries, almost two years to the day before the sporting extravaganza opens.

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