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Fiji appoint ex-Springboks boss White as coach ahead of World Cup

Late superstar Anita Mui's ashes missing in Hong Kong

Hungary to reverse Orban-era anti-LGBTQ legislation

'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock

Allen rushes Bills to thrilling 37-34 win over Rams

Boasting South Korea footballers spark rethink of military service exemptions

India youth shift tactics as police clamp down on election protest

Five dead as Hurricane Simon, Rachel pummel Mexico's Pacific coast

Malaysia's Firefly extends flight cancellations due to haze

Seoul, Tokyo stocks plunge as Asia suffers fresh tech rout

IMF upgrades 2026 growth forecast but warns of 'split' outlook

Damaged and drained, Indonesia's peatlands go up in smoke

Infantino could pull off 'Houdini' act as critics struggle for candidate

Dominant Australia wary of Pacific threat at Rugby League World Cup

EU chief sees US as 'allies' despite 'differences'

The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.

Street celebrations after India win Champions Trophy final

Fans set off firecrackers and poured into the streets in ecstatic celebrations across cricket-crazy New Delhi late Sunday after India's four-wicket victory in the final of Champions Trophy against New Zealand in Dubai.

Israel halts Gaza electricity supply ahead of new truce talks

Israel ordered an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply Sunday in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the future of its truce with the Palestinian militants.

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid shade Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Napoli refresh title hopes with win over Fiorentina

Napoli breathed fresh life into their Serie A title hopes on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina that ended a five-match winless run.

Canada Liberal Party to choose new leader to replace Trudeau as PM

Canada's Liberal Party names its next leader Sunday, with a former central banker and political novice favored to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the country confronts threats from US President Donald Trump.

England maintain Six Nations title hopes with Italy win

Marcus Smith came off the bench to score one of England's seven tries as they beat Italy 47-24 for a bonus-point win at Twickenham on Sunday that maintained their slender Six Nations title hopes heading into next weekend's final round.

Rohit and stingy spin attack lead India to Champions Trophy title

Rohit Sharma made a combative 76 to back up a potent spin bowling display as India beat New Zealand by four wickets to win a record third Champions Trophy title on Sunday.

Ingebrigtsen wins 3,000m for third Euro indoor double gold

Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen defended his European indoor 3,000m title on Sunday to become a double gold medallist at three consecutive editions of these continental championships.

South Africa's taboo-breaking playwright Athol Fugard

South African writer and theatre director Athol Fugard was acclaimed at home and abroad for plays that exposed the injustices of the apartheid system and challenged its racist taboos, including by putting black and white actors on stage together.

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