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G7 holds 'strategic' talks in climate hotspot Italy

South Africa gears up for close May vote

Clippers thwart Mavs' comeback bid, Brunson's 47 points fuel Knicks wi...

The giant sheep helping Tajikistan weather climate change

Australia's Green retains title at LPGA LA Championship

After title win, Mbappe and PSG have sights set on treble

England stars Kane and Bellingham headline Bayern-Real Madrid battle

Madrid wary of 'bestia negra' Bayern in 'European Clasico'

Will he resign or not? Spain awaits PM's decision

Clark pleased after first WNBA training camp practice session

All-female team referee Serie A match for first time

Clippers fend off Mavs' epic comeback bid, Brunson's 47 points fuel Knicks win

James Harden and Paul George combined for 66 points as the Los Angeles Clippers survived a 31-point Dallas comeback bid on Sunday, leveling their NBA playoff series as New York took a 3-1 lead over Philadelphia behind Jalen Brunson's 47 points.

Thunder's Daigneault named NBA Coach of the Year

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was named the 2024 NBA Coach of the Year, the league announced on Sunday.

McIlroy and Lowry win playoff for PGA New Orleans team victory

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Sunday after a playoff win over Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer.

Burkina Faso suspends more international news media

Burkina Faso has suspended several international news organisations, some of them for an indefinite period, said a statement from communications regulator the CSC.

Lyles wins 100 at Bermuda meet with wind-aided 9.96 effort

Reigning world 100- and 200-meters champion Noah Lyles cruised to a 100m victory in a wind-aided 9.96 seconds at Sunday's Bermuda Grand Prix athletics meet.

20,000 Georgians march 'for Europe', protest controversial bill

Some 20,000 Georgians staged a "March for Europe" Sunday, calling on the government to scrap a controversial "foreign influence" bill which the EU has warned would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations.

New Zealand's McLaughlin wins second straight Alabama IndyCar race

New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin, stung as part of a Penske Racing cheating scandal, captured his fifth career IndyCar victory on Sunday by winning his second consecutive Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

Alcaraz passes 'test of fire', Sabalenka survives in Madrid Open

Carlos Alcaraz passed a "test of fire" to breeze into the Madrid Open last 16 with a straight sets victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka staved off teenager Robin Montgomery to progress in three sets.

Shirt shrift: Three disputes over football jerseys

For the second week in succession, the African Confederation Cup semi-final between Renaissance Berkane and Algerian side USM Alger was cancelled in a dispute over a map on the Moroccan team's shirts.

New Zealand's McLaughlin defends Alabama IndyCar crown

New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin, stung as part of a Penske Racing cheating scandal, captured his fifth career IndyCar title on Sunday by winning his second consecutive Alabama Indy Grand Prix.

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Brunson sets Knicks record with 47 to lead New York over 76ers