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Berlin (AFP) – Protesters marched through Berlin on Monday to demand Germany stand by Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, a day after Germans voted in elections in which support for Kyiv was a hot topic.

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) – New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra on Monday thanked his support staff and well-wishers for the care after a freak on-field accident as he returned to action with a match-winning century that booked his side’s passage to the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy.

Washington (AFP) – A South Carolina man convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend’s parents has chosen to be put to death by firing squad next month in what would be the first such execution in the United States since 2010.

Paris (AFP) – World MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will miss the first race of the season this weekend in Thailand after sustaining several fractures in a fall, his Aprilia team announced on Monday.

London (AFP) – Fiji captain Waisea Nayacalevu has joined the Ospreys as injury cover for Wales centre Owen Watkin until the end of this season, the Welsh regional side announced Monday.

Toulouse (France) (AFP) – France second-row Emmanuel Meafou is a doubt for next month’s Six Nations showdown with Ireland after missing training with his club Toulouse on Monday.

London (AFP) – It took just five minutes to steal a £2.8-million gold toilet, which has never been found, from an art exhibition at an English country house, a court heard Monday.

Rawalpindi (Pakistan) (AFP) – Rachin Ravindra struck a superb 112 to lead New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh and in turn dump hosts Pakistan out of the semi-final race.

Mexico City (AFP) – Mexico’s president said Monday she was optimistic about reaching an agreement with Donald Trump this week to avoid sweeping US tariffs, hinting at possible levies on Chinese goods to secure a deal.

Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) – The EU promised on Monday to enforce its digital rules and to defend its laws “decisively” if necessary, after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on countries that levy digital taxes on US tech firms.