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Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales

Ukrainian strikes on Russian-annexed Crimea kill 4, pause fuel sales

Four people were killed and fuel sales were suspended in Russian-occupied Crimea, the Moscow-backed authorities there said on Sunday, after a massive Ukrainian barrage hit the Black Sea peninsula.

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Springboks recall 'outstanding' Papier for Nations Championship

Springboks recall 'outstanding' Papier for Nations Championship

Scrum-half Embrose Papier has been recalled by South Africa as part of a 46-man squad for Nations Championship matches against England, Scotland and Wales during July.

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US, Iran set for talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal

US, Iran set for talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal

The first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran since the two sides signed a preliminary agreement to halt their war was due to begin in Switzerland on Sunday, with the conflict in Lebanon threatening the deal.

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Bezzecchi out of Czech MotoGP after slapping steward

Bezzecchi out of Czech MotoGP after slapping steward

MotoGP championship leader Marco Bezzecchi was banned from Sunday's Czech GP after slapping a track steward in the face following a crash in Saturday's sprint, MotoGP said on Sunday.

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Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts

Spain target convincing win to dispel World Cup doubts

A wounded Spain will aim to get their World Cup challenge firmly back on track when they face Saudi Arabia in Atlanta on Sunday.

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FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup

FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change.

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Curacao keeper Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics

Curacao keeper Room jokes he deserves statue after World Cup heroics

Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room joked that he deserves a statue on the Caribbean island after a jaw-dropping display that earned the team their first-ever World Cup point.

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Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

Japan stroll to victory over Tunisia in World Cup's 1,000th game

Japan marked the 1,000th game in the history of the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Tunisia on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32.

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Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

Pakistan's mango exports shrink as Middle East war impacts linger

Beneath the scorching sun in Pakistan's southern mango belt, labourers balance on tree branches, working at a swift pace to throw the freshly picked fruit into sacks held ready by farmhands waiting below.

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Trump blames 'terrible vandals' for Washington pool renovation woes

Trump blames 'terrible vandals' for Washington pool renovation woes

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday "terrible vandals" had sabotaged his renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which will have to be revamped again, as it was blighted with algae and peeling paint.

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