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Assefa sets world record, Sawe destroys high class field in London marathon

Assefa sets world record, Sawe destroys high class field in London marathon

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a new women's only world record of 2hr 15min 50sec as she won the London marathon on Sunday whilst Kenya's Sabastian Sawe put a star-studded men's field to the sword.

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'No excuse': Real Madrid's Rudiger after throwing object at ref

'No excuse': Real Madrid's Rudiger after throwing object at ref

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger apologised Sunday after his red card for throwing an object at the Copa del Rey final referee.

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Fire blazes day after Iran port blast killed 28, injured 1,000

Fire blazes day after Iran port blast killed 28, injured 1,000

Fire blazed on Sunday, more than 24 hours after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 28 people and leaving more than 1,000 others injured, according to the Red Crescent.

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Real Madrid meltdown after third Clasico defeat inevitable end to ugly weekend

Real Madrid meltdown after third Clasico defeat inevitable end to ugly weekend

Real Madrid pride themselves on their 'señorio' -- gentlemanliness, honourable approach, or class -- none of which was evident during a frightening weekend for Spanish football.

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Nine killed as driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

Nine killed as driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

A driver killed at least nine people when he plowed a vehicle through a crowd at a Filipino cultural celebration in Vancouver, police in the Canadian city said Sunday.

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Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?

Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?

Buying a crusty, freshly baked baguette should be one of the simplest, as well as satisfying, daily rituals in France.

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All eyes turn to conclave as Pope Francis tomb opens to public

All eyes turn to conclave as Pope Francis tomb opens to public

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.

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Emotional Penge bounces back from betting ban for first DP Tour win

Emotional Penge bounces back from betting ban for first DP Tour win

Marco Penge bounced back from a three-month DP World Tour suspension to take an emotional maiden victory on the Europe-based circuit on Sunday that also booked him a spot in next month's US PGA Championship.

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25 killed, 1,000 injured in huge Iran port blast

25 killed, 1,000 injured in huge Iran port blast

Fires were still blazing on Sunday after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port the day before, killing at least 25 people and leaving 1,000 others injured, according to state media.

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Greenland PM visits Denmark as Trump threats loom

Greenland PM visits Denmark as Trump threats loom

Greenland's freshly elected prime minister begins his first official visit to Denmark on Sunday as US President Donald Trump eyes the Danish autonomous territory.

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