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Giggs resigns as Wales manager to avoid World Cup distraction

Giggs resigns as Wales manager to avoid World Cup distraction

Ryan Giggs resigned from his role as manager of Wales on Monday as the former Manchester United great awaits trial on an accusation of domestic violence.

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Eighth day of Indigenous fuel price protests in Ecuador

Eighth day of Indigenous fuel price protests in Ecuador

Hundreds of Indigenous people and members of other disgruntled groups took part in an eighth day of fuel price protests in Ecuador Monday, accused by the president of seeking only "chaos."

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Muguruza gets much-needed win in Eastbourne

Muguruza gets much-needed win in Eastbourne

Garbine Muguruza kickstarted a difficult season as the former Wimbledon champion beat Poland's Magdalena Frech 6-1, 7-6 (9/7) to reach the last 16 of the Eastbourne International on Monday.

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Ceccon breaks world record as Pilato completes Italian golden hat-trick

Ceccon breaks world record as Pilato completes Italian golden hat-trick

Thomas Ceccon smashed a world record and compatriot Benedetta Pilato then continued Italy's strong start to the Swimming World Championships as she won a second gold of the evening in Budapest on Monday.

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Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Israeli coalition to dissolve parliament, force new elections

Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Monday his governing coalition will dissolve parliament next week, a shock announcement that will give power to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in days and force new elections.

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Athletics chief Coe favours 'fairness' over inclusion

Athletics chief Coe favours 'fairness' over inclusion

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has hinted track and field could follow swimming in bringing in a tougher policy on transgender athletes competing in women's events.

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Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds

Youngster Popovici, veteran Ledecky take glory in swimming worlds

A teenage prince grabbed his first title, while a veteran queen of swimming reclaimed her throne in the first two finals of the World Championships on Monday in Budapest.

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Brazilian police find boat of murdered British journalist, guide

Brazilian police find boat of murdered British journalist, guide

Brazilian police said Monday they had found the boat in which British journalist Dom Phillips and his Brazilian expert guide Bruno Pereira were travelling before they were killed in the Amazon.

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Murray hopeful of being fit for Wimbledon

Murray hopeful of being fit for Wimbledon

Andy Murray faces a race against time to be fit for Wimbledon next week, but believes he is in a better position than he was ahead of the championships last year.

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Tens of thousands march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Tens of thousands march in Georgia 'for Europe' after blow to EU bid

Tens of thousands of Georgians took to the streets Monday in support of the country's EU membership bid, days after the European Commission recommended deferring Tbilisi's candidacy.

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