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Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro 2024 exit to Slovakia

Bellingham, Kane rescue England from shock Euro 2024 exit to Slovakia

England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham's overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday.

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'Inside Out 2' tops N. American box office for third weekend

'Inside Out 2' tops N. American box office for third weekend

"Inside Out 2" kept its number one spot at North American box offices for the third weekend in a row, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday, stalked closely by the latest installment in the "Quiet Place" horror franchise.

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French far right wins election first round: estimates

French far right wins election first round: estimates

France's far right won the first round of pivotal legislative elections on Sunday with the centrist forces of President Emmanuel Macron coming in only third behind the left after the highest turnout in over four decades, estimates said.

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Portugal must tire out Slovenia in Euros last 16, says Fernandes

Portugal must tire out Slovenia in Euros last 16, says Fernandes

Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said his team needs to "tire out" Slovenia on Monday in their Euro 2024 last 16 clash in Frankfurt.

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World Cup was a milestone for cricket's global ambitions

World Cup was a milestone for cricket's global ambitions

The T20 World Cup concluded with a classic thriller of a final, with India crowned champions on Saturday, but the tournament may also go down as a milestone for a game which is keen to expand its global footprint.

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Caribbean braces as Beryl strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

Caribbean braces as Beryl strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane

Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season, strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm Sunday as it threatened the southeast Caribbean with potentially life-threatening winds and storm surge, US trackers said.

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Irrepressible Pogacar takes Tour de France lead as rookie steals stage

Irrepressible Pogacar takes Tour de France lead as rookie steals stage

Former champion Tadej Pogacar took the overall lead of the Tour de France on Sunday on a sweltering run to Bologna won by French rider Kevin Vauquelin.

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Russell hails 'incredible' Austria win after Verstappen in late collision

Russell hails 'incredible' Austria win after Verstappen in late collision

George Russell beamed with delight on Sunday after taking full advantage of a sensational late crash between series leader Max Verstappen and his title rival Lando Norris to win an action-packed Austrian Grand Prix.

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French vote turnout soars as far right eyes power

French vote turnout soars as far right eyes power

French voters flocked to the polls in numbers not seen for decades on Sunday for the first round of snap parliamentary elections which could see the far-right party of Marine Le Pen take power in a historic first.

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Democrats toe the line, close ranks around Biden

Democrats toe the line, close ranks around Biden

Democratic leaders rallied Sunday behind US President Joe Biden following his poor debate performance last week, as the White House denied a report he was meeting with family to assess his candidacy.

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