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Trump decries Israeli strike on Beirut, insists deal still close

Trump decries Israeli strike on Beirut, insists deal still close

Donald Trump said an Israeli strike on Beirut "should not have happened" after it triggered a strong protest from Iran, casting doubt on the US president's pledge that a peace deal would be signed Sunday.

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Australia's Irankunda revels in 'unreal' World Cup shock

Australia's Irankunda revels in 'unreal' World Cup shock

Nestory Irankunda called it "unreal" after the 20-year-old born in a refugee camp played a pivotal role in Australia's shock 2-0 World Cup win over Turkey.

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Six killed as helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro

Six killed as helicopters collide in Rio de Janeiro

At least six people died in Brazil on Sunday after two helicopters collided in western Rio de Janeiro, firefighters said.

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South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

South Africa says 2,745 foreigners sent home in a week

South Africa has repatriated 2,745 foreigners in the week after President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed tougher action against illegal immigration, the country's home affairs minister said on Sunday.

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Diamond sparkles in French Oaks as Moore completes classic clean sweep

Diamond sparkles in French Oaks as Moore completes classic clean sweep

Jockey Ryan Moore completed a career full house of all the major European classics as Irish favourite Diamond Necklace powered to victory in the French Oaks (Prix de Diane) at Chantilly on Sunday.

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Thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France

Thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France

Thousands of protesters thronged the streets of Geneva Sunday ahead of the G7 summit in Evian in neighbouring France, with police omnipresent amid fears of a repeat of the violence seen at a similar summit in 2003.

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Poland's Majchrzak stuns De Minaur for first ATP title

Poland's Majchrzak stuns De Minaur for first ATP title

Polish outsider Kamil Majchrzak clinched his first ever ATP tennis tour title Sunday, stunning world number six Alex de Minaur 6-3, 2-6, 7-6 (7/5) in a nail-biting final on the 's-Hertogenbosch grass.

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Connolly century sets up dramatic Australia ODI win over Bangladesh

Connolly century sets up dramatic Australia ODI win over Bangladesh

Opener Cooper Connolly blazed 149 runs off 134 balls to lead Australia to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the third and final one-day match in Mirpur on Sunday.

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Del Toro overhauls Tuckwell to win Auvergne Tour

Del Toro overhauls Tuckwell to win Auvergne Tour

Mexican Isaac Del Toro won the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with a solo success on Sunday's eighth and final stage for the biggest victory of his career.

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Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title

Dozens arrested in New York violence after Knicks win title

New York police said Sunday that 63 people were arrested overnight as unruly crowds flooded into the city's streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship in 53 years.

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