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Spanish farmers stage fresh protests in Madrid

Spanish farmers stage fresh protests in Madrid

Hundreds of farmers paraded through the Spanish capital on foot and by tractor on Sunday in the latest protest over the crisis facing the agricultural sector.

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EU, Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration

EU, Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration

The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focussed on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

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Work still to do despite Ireland's Six Nations triumph, says MacNeill

Work still to do despite Ireland's Six Nations triumph, says MacNeill

Ireland were "deserved" Six Nations champions but their final two below-par performances illustrated they are still a "team in development", according to former Ireland fullback Hugo MacNeill.

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France heal World Cup wounds with 'hellish' Six Nations

France heal World Cup wounds with 'hellish' Six Nations

French players, coaches and fans suffered heavily after last year's Rugby World Cup heartbreak, but their clinical end to the Six Nations will do wonders to their grieving process.

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At Russian embassy in Paris, thousands turn out for vote

At Russian embassy in Paris, thousands turn out for vote

Russian nationals formed long queues outside Moscow's embassy in Paris on Sunday to cast their vote on the final day of elections set to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule.

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Israeli PM vows to invade Gaza's Rafah despite world 'pressure'

Israeli PM vows to invade Gaza's Rafah despite world 'pressure'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Sunday to send ground forces into Gaza's southern Rafah city despite growing international concern over the fate of Palestinian civilians sheltering there.

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Swiss Gut-Behrami overcomes stress to seal overall World Cup ski title

Swiss Gut-Behrami overcomes stress to seal overall World Cup ski title

Lara Gut-Behrami had an off-day on the Saalbach slope on Sunday but still ended up being crowned women's overall World Cup ski champion.

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Swiss Gut-Behrami crowned overall World Cup ski champion

Swiss Gut-Behrami crowned overall World Cup ski champion

Lara Gut-Behrami was crowned women's overall World Cup ski champion at Saalbach on Sunday.

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Vote to cement Putin's rule amid Ukraine attacks, Navalny protests

Vote to cement Putin's rule amid Ukraine attacks, Navalny protests

Russia voted Sunday on the final day of an election to extend Vladimir Putin's rule to three decades, as Ukraine launched fresh drone attacks and some Russians spoiled their ballots in protest.

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UN troops wounded as fighting flares in DR Congo

UN troops wounded as fighting flares in DR Congo

Clashes have broken out between government forces and M23 rebels leaving eight UN peacekeepers injured after a brief lull in fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations said.

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