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'They want to destroy us': Shock and anger as Russian attack sets Kyiv cathedral ablaze

'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening

Oil plunges, stocks jump on US-Iran peace deal

US-Iran deal met with hope, scepticism in Mideast

German working-age population to shrink dramatically: study

MSF warns of 'dangerous gaps' in Ebola response in DR Congo

Three things we learned from the Barcelona Grand Prix

Real Madrid confirm Cucurella signing from Chelsea

UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s

Hope for peace with North, but not unification at S. Korea festival

Iran take center stage at World Cup as Spain make bow

Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's games

Flushed and sweating, 31-year-old Annisa Enggracia Fidel runs back and forth to defend her fort from invaders -- hundreds of fellow adults all beating the blues by playing a nostalgic Indonesian children's game.

Greek fishermen struggle to keep up with pufferfish invaders

On his fishing boat moored in the Greek port of Ierapetra in southwestern Crete, Alexis Charlambakis pries open the mouth of a freshly-caught pufferfish to reveal two massive teeth on each jaw.

US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz

The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme.

Blood sport at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday

US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a brutal display of political machismo Sunday, turning the lawn of the White House into an arena for a bloody evening of cage fights.

Broeders-Bol backed by coach to challenge the very best over 800m

Femke Broeders-Bol will make her outdoor 800m debut at Tuesday's Golden Spike in the Czech city of Ostrava, her coach Laurent Meuwly backing the former hurdler to mix it with the best over two laps.

Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group

Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to leave the North African nation's defensive reputation in tatters and seize control of World Cup Group F.

'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong

Emmanuel Macron this week hosts world leaders in his last G7 summit as French president, feeling that Donald Trump's second mandate has vindicated his dream of a stronger Europe but with that vision far from being fulfilled.

Carolina beat Vegas to end 20-year wait for second Stanley Cup

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to capture the NHL's Stanley Cup on Sunday, ending a 20-year wait for their second crown.

Crude prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices tumbled and stocks soared Monday after the United States and Iran said they had reached a deal to end their war that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending a wave of relief through global markets.

Driven O'Brien looks to bring up ton at Ascot to ring in 30 years of glory

Aidan O'Brien has said some people might think him "weird" as he finds holidays "stressful" but for his wife Anne-Marie he is the most successful racing trainer in the world because "he puts everything he has into what he does".

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