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Eurovision 2025: Netherlands to return without Joost Klein
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King Conker keeps the crown: World conker champion cleared of cheating
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France fines 11 pharmaceutical labs €8 million over drug shortages
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Ukraine says corrupt officials stole $40 million of weapons money
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Chinese chess scandal: Bathtub defecation, anal beads & title revoked
The Chinese chess champion has been stripped of his title after defecating in hotel bathtub and allegedly using anal beads to cheat during games. No, we're not making this up...
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French senator held in custody on suspicion of drugging female MP
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Poland expected to brief the EU Commission on its cash-for-visas probe
The corruption investigation is taking place during a general election campaign where migration is a key issue for candidates.
'Unacceptable behaviour': Spain's men's football team on Rubiales
The captains of Spain's men's national team condemned the “unacceptable behaviour” of soccer federation president Luis Rubiales in a show of support Monday for the women's World Cup-winning team.