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Greta Thunberg to skip 'greenwashing' COP27 climate summit in Egypt

Greta Thunberg to skip 'greenwashing' COP27 climate summit in Egypt

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Sunday she will skip next month's COP27 talks in Egypt, slamming the global summit as a forum for "greenwashing".

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Tears, fear and futile prayer as Lula wins Brazil vote

Tears, fear and futile prayer as Lula wins Brazil vote

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva supporters were already breaking out the flares and crying with joy, while backers of Jair Bolsonaro dropped to their knees in Brazil's capital, praying for an election miracle.

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Lula wins Brazil's bitter presidential vote, Bolsonaro silent

Lula wins Brazil's bitter presidential vote, Bolsonaro silent

Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called for "peace and unity" after narrowly winning a divisive runoff election Sunday, capping a remarkable political comeback by defeating far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro -- who has yet to accept defeat.

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India bridge collapses, killing at least 120 people

India bridge collapses, killing at least 120 people

At least 120 people were killed in India after a colonial-era pedestrian bridge collapsed, sending scores of people tumbling into the river below, police said Monday.

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Ferrari blame altitude for loss of performance

Ferrari blame altitude for loss of performance

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz blamed Mexico's high altitude for their lack of speed and competitive performance in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.

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Hamilton says he was affected by booing Mexican crowd

Hamilton says he was affected by booing Mexican crowd

Lewis Hamilton admitted he had been affected by being booed by sections of the crowd after he finished second behind Max Verstappen in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.

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Brazil's new leader Lula rises from ashes at 77

Brazil's new leader Lula rises from ashes at 77

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who rose from poverty to Brazil's presidency before crashing into disgrace in a corruption scandal, made a spectacular comeback as leader of Latin America's biggest economy at the age of 77.

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Johnson claims lucrative LIV double with team victory

Johnson claims lucrative LIV double with team victory

American Dustin Johnson's 4 Aces squad won the inaugural LIV Golf Series team championship at Trump National on Sunday to claim the $16 million top prize.

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Phillies turn to 'Thor' in bid to reclaim World Series edge

Phillies turn to 'Thor' in bid to reclaim World Series edge

With a long-haired pitcher nicknamed "Thor" and some help from their passionate home supporters, the Philadelphia Phillies will try to reclaim the World Series lead over Houston on Monday.

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Lula makes dramatic comeback with narrow Brazil poll victory

Lula makes dramatic comeback with narrow Brazil poll victory

Veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a new term as Brazilian president Sunday, capping a remarkable political comeback to defeat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a deeply divisive, down-to-the-wire runoff election.

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