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Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

Fernandez downs Gibson to claim Singapore Open crown

Leylah Fernandez notched her first WTA title in nearly a year on Sunday, overcoming a shaky start against Australia's Talia Gibson to win the Singapore Open final 7-5, 6-0.

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Alex Bodi and Prof. Dr Dieter Lazik sign a contract for ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink

Alex Bodi and Prof. Dr Dieter Lazik sign a contract for ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink

Alex Bodi is relying on scientific collaboration and international partnerships to build up ALPHA WHEY and BODI Energy Drink. According to those in charge of the project, a German conglomerate operating internationally is playing a central role: the group is providing financial backing for the venture and can look back on a 30-year track record of success.

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Three talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Three talking points from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

He did not win, but in finishing within a whisker of George Russell's triumphant Mercedes on Saturday, Max Verstappen showed he could be a factor in this year's drivers' title race.

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Swiss reject plan to toughen neutrality: projection

Swiss reject plan to toughen neutrality: projection

Swiss voters on Sunday appeared to reject a proposal to tighten their country's neutrality, dealing a blow to an initiative championed by the hard-right and dubbed "pro-Russian" by opponents, according to an initial exit poll projection.

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Turkey ex-minister resigns as investment fund crisis grows

Turkey ex-minister resigns as investment fund crisis grows

A former minister and senior member of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party said late Saturday she had submitted her resignation amid a widening investment-fund crisis.

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UK police call in bomb disposal team near air force base

UK police call in bomb disposal team near air force base

British police Sunday declared a major incident and evacuated villagers living near a base used by the US air force after arresting several men on suspicion of explosives offences.

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Pope urges French bishops to 'persevere' against clerical sex abuse

Pope urges French bishops to 'persevere' against clerical sex abuse

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged French bishops to keep battling the "scourge" of clerical sex abuse during a trip to France, after repeated accusations against the Church in recent years.

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Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain

Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters after days of rain

Deep floodwaters in Bangkok drove thousands of residents into shelters as others scrambled to buy groceries or dry out their homes on Sunday after days of heavy rain inundated markets, roads and residences.

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Decorated Indian badminton star calls Japan Asian Games 'very sad'

Decorated Indian badminton star calls Japan Asian Games 'very sad'

India's multiple badminton medallist H.S. Prannoy described the Asian Games in Japan as "very sad" for athletes and a downgrade from China three years ago.

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Assefa just misses women's world record at Berlin Marathon

Assefa just misses women's world record at Berlin Marathon

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa narrowly missed out on breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, battling through injury to cross the finish line after being on record pace for much of the race.

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