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France's 361st-ranked Boisson shocks Pegula to keep Paris 'dream' alive
France's 361st-ranked Boisson shocks Pegula to keep Paris 'dream' alive

France's world number 361 Lois Boisson shocked US third seed Jessica Pegula in a thrilling three-set battle on Monday to keep her childhood "dream" of winning the French Open alive.

June 02, 2025

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Mexico president defends world-first judicial vote despite low turnout
Mexico president defends world-first judicial vote despite low turnout

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hit back Monday at criticism of her country's unprecedented election of judges, after most voters skipped a ballot that her opponents called a farce.

June 02, 2025

France probes terror motive after man shoots dead Tunisian neighbour
France probes terror motive after man shoots dead Tunisian neighbour

French prosecutors Monday were probing a terror motive after a man who had posted racist videos shot dead his Tunisian neighbour and badly wounded a Turkish man in the south of the country.

June 02, 2025

Germany's ex-foreign minister Baerbock chosen to lead UN Assembly
Germany's ex-foreign minister Baerbock chosen to lead UN Assembly

Germany's former foreign minister Annalena Baerbock was elected president of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on Monday, despite strong opposition from Russia.

June 02, 2025

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Stocks retreat over trade row; oil surges on geopolitical risks
Stocks retreat over trade row; oil surges on geopolitical risks

Oil prices surged Monday over renewed concerns about Russia's war in Ukraine and relief over OPEC+ production, while stock markets mostly slid as US-China trade tensions resurfaced.

June 02, 2025

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Nationalist victory spells trouble for Poland's Tusk
Nationalist victory spells trouble for Poland's Tusk

Poland's election of pro-Trump nationalist Karol Nawrocki will likely undermine the country's pro-EU government and increase political tensions to the point that early elections could be held, analysts said on Monday.

June 02, 2025