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Scheffler tries to hold off Morikawa as Masters final round begins

Scheffler tries to hold off Morikawa as Masters final round begins

A dramatic back-nine shootout loomed as Sunday's final round of the Masters teed off at Augusta National with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler holding a one-stroke lead over two-time major winner Collin Morikawa.

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France on course for Grand Slam with women's Six Nations win over Italy

France on course for Grand Slam with women's Six Nations win over Italy

France stayed on course for a Grand Slam showdown with England in the women's Six Nations after running in six tries in a 38-15 win over Italy at the Stade Jean Bouin in Paris on Sunday.

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Russian regional governor predicts 'very difficult' flood situation

Russian regional governor predicts 'very difficult' flood situation

Floodwaters in southern Russia on Sunday threatened to submerge thousand more homes in the Kurgan region, where the governor predicted a "very difficult situation" in the coming hours.

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Israel on alert as Iran warns against responding to attack

Israel on alert as Iran warns against responding to attack

Israel was on high alert Sunday after Iran's unprecedented missile and drone attack drew an international chorus of condemnation and sparked fears of a broader conflict.

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Alcaraz's French Open build-up suffers blow with Barcelona withdrawal

Alcaraz's French Open build-up suffers blow with Barcelona withdrawal

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of a third successive Barcelona Open title have been dashed as he withdrew from the tournament on Sunday due to a right arm injury, organisers announced.

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Hamas and Israel exchange recriminations over stalled Gaza talks

Hamas and Israel exchange recriminations over stalled Gaza talks

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of undermining negotiations for a truce in Gaza and a hostage release deal, although the talks have not collapsed.

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Iran says 'concluded' retaliation against Israel, summons Western envoys

Iran says 'concluded' retaliation against Israel, summons Western envoys

Iran on Sunday urged Israel not to retaliate militarily to an unprecedented attack overnight, which Tehran presented as a justified response to a deadly strike on its consulate building in Damascus.

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Ukraine says strengthening defences in battered frontline town

Ukraine says strengthening defences in battered frontline town

Ukrainian troops defending the frontline town of Chasiv Yar under relentless Russian attack have received additional drones and weaponry, the commander-in-chief of Kyiv's armed forces, Oleksandr Syrsky, said Sunday.

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'Game on' says Mullins after National glory as he targets title

'Game on' says Mullins after National glory as he targets title

Irish trainer Willie Mullins's win in the Grand National sets him up nicely to be crowned British champion jumps trainer and emulate legendary compatriot Vincent O'Brien 70 years ago.

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Iran warns of 'stronger response' if Israel retaliates to attack

Iran warns of 'stronger response' if Israel retaliates to attack

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Sunday against any "reckless" Israeli retaliation to Tehran's unprecedented missile and drone attack, as world leaders urged restraint.

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