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N.America moviegoers fall for Gosling, Blunt in 'The Fall Guy'

N.America moviegoers fall for Gosling, Blunt in 'The Fall Guy'

Universal's new action film "The Fall Guy" opened atop the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $28.5 million at a time moviegoing has hit a slump, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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'Revolution' in air as actor stumps for Hungary opposition

'Revolution' in air as actor stumps for Hungary opposition

Pounding the campaign trail ahead of European elections, emerging Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar drew tens of thousands on Sunday in a stronghold of nationalist leader Viktor Orban.

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Toulouse set up Champions Cup final against Leinster

Toulouse set up Champions Cup final against Leinster

Toulouse held off a second-half fightback by Harlequins to win their Champions Cup semi-final 38-26 on Sunday and set up a final with the competition's other dominant team Leinster.

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Brazilian jockey De Sousa lands first classic in shock win

Brazilian jockey De Sousa lands first classic in shock win

Brazilian jockey Silvestre de Sousa recorded his first ever classic win, producing a brilliant ride on 28/1 outsider Elmalka to land the English 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday.

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Hamas, Israel entrench Gaza truce positions as latest Cairo talks end

Hamas, Israel entrench Gaza truce positions as latest Cairo talks end

A Hamas official said Sunday the group's delegation for Gaza truce talks in Cairo was leaving for Qatar, after public disagreement with Israel intensified over demands to end their seven-month war.

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Pogacar wins Giro d'Italia second stage, claims overall lead

Pogacar wins Giro d'Italia second stage, claims overall lead

Tadej Pogacar won his first ever stage of the Giro d'Italia ans took the overall leader's pink jersey in Sunday's summit finish at the Sanctuary of Oropa on stage two.

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Villa's top four bid rocked at Brighton, Chelsea rout West Ham

Villa's top four bid rocked at Brighton, Chelsea rout West Ham

Aston Villa's bid to finish in the Premier League's top four was rocked by a 1-0 defeat at Brighton, while Chelsea thrashed West Ham 5-0 to keep alive their hopes of European qualification on Sunday.

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'Lord of the Rings' actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79

'Lord of the Rings' actor Bernard Hill dies aged 79

British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his supporting roles in "Titanic" and "The Lord Of The Rings" trilogy, died on Sunday aged 79, his agent announced.

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China inflict double agony on Indonesia to lift badminton's Thomas and Uber Cups

China inflict double agony on Indonesia to lift badminton's Thomas and Uber Cups

China completed a Thomas and Uber Cup double Sunday as both men's and women's teams beat Indonesia to win their respective world team championship finals in Chengdu.

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China's Xi in France for Macron talks on Ukraine

China's Xi in France for Macron talks on Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday arrived in France on a state visit hosted by Emmanuel Macron where the French leader will seek to push his counterpart on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade.

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