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Gudmundsson downs AC Milan after De Gea's penalty heroics for Fiorentina

Gudmundsson downs AC Milan after De Gea's penalty heroics for Fiorentina

Albert Gudmundsson shot Fiorentina to a 2-1 win over AC Milan on Sunday after his goalkeeper David De Gea saved two penalties, while Juventus fell further behind Serie A leaders Napoli on a day of spot-kick drama.

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'Yes' vote prevails in Kazakhstan nuclear plant vote: TV

'Yes' vote prevails in Kazakhstan nuclear plant vote: TV

Kazakhs looked Sunday to have voted in favour of building the first nuclear power plant in the Central Asian country, the world's largest producer of uranium but lacking electricity, in a referendum.

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'Difficult day': Oct 7 commemorations begin with festival memorial

'Difficult day': Oct 7 commemorations begin with festival memorial

With candles, prayers and music, commemorations for the October 7 attack began in Israel's Tel Aviv on Sunday at a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the Hamas onslaught at the Nova music festival.

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Commemorations begin for anniversary of attack on Israel

Commemorations begin for anniversary of attack on Israel

Thousands of people gathered over the weekend for the first emotional commemorations marking the anniversary of Palestinian militant group Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

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Lewandowski hat-trick powers Liga leaders Barca to Alaves victory

Lewandowski hat-trick powers Liga leaders Barca to Alaves victory

Robert Lewandowski's 26-minute hat-trick steered La Liga leaders Barcelona three points clear of Real Madrid with an emphatic 3-0 win at Alaves on Sunday.

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'Nothing gets in way of team,' says Celtics' MVP hopeful Tatum

'Nothing gets in way of team,' says Celtics' MVP hopeful Tatum

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is not shying away from declaring his MVP ambitions, but assures his personal goals will never come at the expense of the team's overall success.

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India maintain Pakistan stranglehold as Windies cruise at Women's T20 World Cup

India maintain Pakistan stranglehold as Windies cruise at Women's T20 World Cup

India carved out a 13th win in 16 T20 meetings with old rivals Pakistan at the Women's World Cup on Sunday as former champions West Indies thrashed Scotland.

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'We will win!': Mozambique's ruling party confident at final vote rally

'We will win!': Mozambique's ruling party confident at final vote rally

Mozambique's Frelimo party gathered around 4,000 people for a final rally ahead of elections Wednesday when it is likely to maintain a firm grip on power, although with a change of president.

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Tunisia voting ends as Saied eyes re-election with critics behind bars

Tunisia voting ends as Saied eyes re-election with critics behind bars

Polls closed Sunday night in Tunisia after voting in a presidential election expected to see incumbent Kais Saied secure another five years in office while his main critics -- including one contender -- are behind bars.

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Florida braces for Milton, FEMA head slams 'dangerous' Helene misinformation

Florida braces for Milton, FEMA head slams 'dangerous' Helene misinformation

Another potentially devastating storm barreled toward the Florida coast on Sunday, as the head of the US disaster relief agency lashed out at a "dangerous" misinformation war being waged over the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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