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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' Friday

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' Friday

The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East war that limited shipping in the critical bottleneck, President Donald Trump said on Monday.

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Brazil's Splitter to become new NBA Bulls coach: reports

Brazil's Splitter to become new NBA Bulls coach: reports

Tiago Splitter, who guided Portland into this year's NBA playoffs as an interim coach, will be hired as the new coach of the Chicago Bulls, according to multiple reports on Monday.

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Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' Friday after US-Iran peace deal

Trump says Hormuz to 'completely open' Friday after US-Iran peace deal

US President Donald Trump said on Monday the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open later in the week, after Washington and Tehran announced a deal to end the Middle East war.

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Greed or player health? 'Damaging' World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight

Greed or player health? 'Damaging' World Cup drinks breaks under spotlight

Virgil van Dijk does not like them, fans have started booing them and the many critics say they are ruining the World Cup.

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Murdochs' Fox to acquire US streaming giant Roku

Murdochs' Fox to acquire US streaming giant Roku

Fox Corporation will acquire streaming platform provider Roku in a cash and stock deal worth $22 billion, the companies announced Monday.

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Argentine mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes

Argentine mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes

San Juan's once-sparkling rivers have shriveled due to drought, and residents in the rugged, western Argentine province fear that prospective mining projects in the Andes will make matters worse.

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Abdullah Ibrahim, world-renowned South African jazz pianist

Abdullah Ibrahim, world-renowned South African jazz pianist

Pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim, who died Monday aged 91, escaped apartheid-era South Africa to be discovered by jazz great Duke Ellington, becoming highly influential with a distinct musical style and touring the world into his nineties.

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Trump to hold political rally on July 4 to mark US 250th

Trump to hold political rally on July 4 to mark US 250th

US President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a major "rally" in Washington on the July 4 Independence Day, further imposing his political brand on celebrations of America's 250th anniversary.

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Deschamps points to Spain as team to beat at World Cup

Deschamps points to Spain as team to beat at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday Spain are the team to beat at the World Cup, seeking to temper expectations for a squad that includes several tournament debutants.

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Tunisian football bosses mull firing Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing

Tunisian football bosses mull firing Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing

Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi's job is in the balance as federation chiefs are holding talks following the humiliating 5-1 defeat by Sweden in their opening World Cup match, a source told AFP Monday.

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