Zverev says French Open organisers favouring Alcaraz
World number three Alexander Zverev has criticised French Open organisers, who he claims have favoured rising Spanish teen star Carlos Alcaraz, his quarter-final opponent at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
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Xi hails 'new atmosphere' in Hong Kong, welcomes next leader
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Hong Kong's next leader in Beijing, telling John Lee he has the full trust of the central government, state media said Monday.
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Russia advances in east Ukraine as EU meets on oil ban
Russian forces edged toward the centre of the eastern Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk Monday, while President Volodymyr Zelensky prepared to appeal to EU leaders at an emergency summit where a ban on Russian oil imports is on the agenda.
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Mona Lisa covered in cake in Louvre stunt
The Mona Lisa was smeared with cake at the weekend by a man in a woman's wig who jumped out of a wheelchair and said artists should focus more on the planet.
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Djokovic braced to deliver Nadal hammer blow at French Open
Novak Djokovic renews his epic 16-year rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the French Open on Tuesday with a semi-final spot at stake and where victory could end the 13-time champion's Roland Garros career.
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Thousands quarantined after Beijing man breaks Covid rules
A Beijing man has landed thousands of his neighbours in quarantine after he ignored an order to stay at home and later tested positive for Covid, prompting a police investigation.
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Gabon takes grassroots approach in anti-poaching drive
A whistle blows. The car stops, and the driver is politely asked to turn off the engine and get out.
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Pacific nations reject China security pact
Ten Pacific island nations rebuffed China's push for a wide-ranging regional security pact Monday, amid worries the proposal was designed to pull them into Beijing's orbit.
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Ukraine's Eurovision winners auction trophy for army
Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision this year, has auctioned its trophy for a $900,000 donation to a foundation that helps the Ukrainian army.
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Australian basketball star Cambage denies racial slur
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage denied on Monday using racist language towards the Nigerian team during a warm-up game for last summer's Tokyo Olympics.
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