Singapore says Taylor Swift gig grant not as high as speculated
Singapore said Monday its grant to Taylor Swift for her concerts in the city was nowhere near as high as speculated, following media reports that the superstar was offered millions of dollars per gig.
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Australian rugby league star accuses rival of racial slur in US showcase
An Indigenous Australian rugby league star accused an opponent of using a racial slur against him during a showcase match in the United States, the sport's governing body said Monday.
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Britain's Boulter beats Kostyuk in WTA San Diego final
Britain's Katie Boulter won the biggest title of her career on Sunday, beating Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to claim the WTA San Diego Open title.
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SpaceX launches new crew to ISS
Three American astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut blasted off Sunday night from Florida for a six-month mission on the International Space Station.
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S. Korea to start action against striking doctors
South Korea said Monday it will take steps to suspend the licences of striking trainee doctors who have defied orders to return to work in a standoff over medical training reforms.
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USA and Mexico into women's Gold Cup semis with wins
The United States eased into the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup with a 3-0 victory over Colombia on Sunday while Mexico joined them in the last four thanks to a 3-2 win over Paraguay.
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Asian stocks rise on US gains ahead of key China policy meeting
Asian markets mostly rose Monday following US gains and ahead of a Chinese legislative session where Beijing's annual growth target and other key policies will be announced.
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Tunisian civil society fears plan to limit foreign funding
Tunisian civil society groups fear the government is planning to starve them of foreign funding under the pretext of fighting money laundering and terrorism.
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French blank Britain to capture LA Sevens rugby title
France beat Great Britain 21-0 in Sunday's championship match to capture the World Rugby SVNS Series title at Los Angeles, completing a stellar debut for Antoine Dupont.
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France set to make abortion constitutional right
French lawmakers are expected Monday to anchor the right to abortion in the country's constitution, in a global first that has garnered overwhelming public support.
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