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Rose, Scott among 2027 World Golf Hall of Fame finalists

Rose, Scott among 2027 World Golf Hall of Fame finalists

England's Justin Rose and Australian Adam Scott were among finalists announced on Monday for the 2027 induction class at the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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Ex-All Black Plummer 'sure' New Zealand will find Super Rugby solution

Ex-All Black Plummer 'sure' New Zealand will find Super Rugby solution

Former New Zealand fly-half Harry Plummer said on Monday he was confident rugby bosses in the country can find a "correct solution" to the domestic game amid reports claiming changes are afoot for Super Rugby.

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Brunson says NBA champion Knicks can't get satisfaction

Brunson says NBA champion Knicks can't get satisfaction

Jalen Brunson says the reigning champion New York Knicks, coming off their first NBA title since 1973, cannot become complacent in trying to repeat the feat in the upcoming campaign.

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Shein sees 1% revenue growth in first half of 2026

Shein sees 1% revenue growth in first half of 2026

Fast-fashion giant Shein reported on Monday one-percent on-year growth in net revenue to $20.1 billion in the first half of the year amid global regulatory headwinds.

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France puts out largest wildfire since 1949

France puts out largest wildfire since 1949

A wildfire that scorched 42,000 hectares in southwest France has finally been declared extinguished, two months after the country's largest blaze since 1949 broke out, authorities said Monday.

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Netherlands regrets Israel retaliation in settlements row

Netherlands regrets Israel retaliation in settlements row

The Netherlands said Monday it regretted Israel's decision to revoke accreditation of Dutch diplomats based in the West Bank, the latest retaliation by Israel to mounting Western pressure over settlements.

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Real Madrid's Perez summoned over Barcelona referee payments comments

Real Madrid's Perez summoned over Barcelona referee payments comments

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and FC Barcelona have been summoned to appear before a Madrid court on November 25 for a conciliation hearing ahead of possible criminal proceedings for defamation against Perez, sources close to the case said on Monday.

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Moscow seizes Russian assets of German food retailer Metro

Moscow seizes Russian assets of German food retailer Metro

Russian authorities on Monday seized the assets of German wholesaler and food retailer Metro -- the latest in a series of business takeovers linked to countries that back Ukraine.

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Oil takes off again, Wall Street dips after Trump rejects Iran truce offer

Oil takes off again, Wall Street dips after Trump rejects Iran truce offer

Oil futures surged more than three percent Monday, while Wall Street dipped and European equities stalled after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's offer of a seven-day truce.

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Bulgarian spirits inflamed by new rakia rules

Bulgarian spirits inflamed by new rakia rules

Bulgaria's traditional fruit spirit rakia sparked political controversy on Monday after the government proposed tighter rules on home production of the liquor.

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