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'Great performance' as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown

'Great performance' as India rout Sri Lanka for eighth Asia Cup crown

Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 6-21 to lead India's rout of Sri Lanka by 10 wickets as they clinched their eighth Asia Cup title on Sunday.

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Dire hygiene spells new threat for Morocco quake survivors

Dire hygiene spells new threat for Morocco quake survivors

In her earthquake-hit Moroccan town, Zina Mechghazzi has improvised a sink by placing a pink bucket and a bar of soap on the dusty ground amid the ruins.

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Ferrari's Sainz wins Singapore GP to end Verstappen's win streak

Ferrari's Sainz wins Singapore GP to end Verstappen's win streak

Carlos Sainz led from start to finish to win a thrilling Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday after a charging George Russell crashed his Mercedes from third place on the final lap.

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Ferrari's Sainz wins Singapore GP to end Red Bull win streak

Ferrari's Sainz wins Singapore GP to end Red Bull win streak

Carlos Sainz led from start to finish to win a dramatic Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday after a charging George Russell crashed his Mercedes from third place on the final lap.

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Christie, Yamaguchi win Hong Kong Open finals

Christie, Yamaguchi win Hong Kong Open finals

Jonatan Christie became the first Indonesian to win the Hong Kong Open men's singles title in 25 years after a fierce battle with Japan's Kenta Nishimoto, whose compatriot Akane Yamaguchi claimed the women's title.

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Brook makes England's Cricket World Cup squad as Roy misses out

Brook makes England's Cricket World Cup squad as Roy misses out

Harry Brook has been selected for England's Cricket World Cup squad after Jason Roy was dropped to make way for the dynamic young batsman.

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North Korea's leader wraps up Russia trip with drones gift

North Korea's leader wraps up Russia trip with drones gift

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Russia on Sunday after a rare six-day visit that appeared to solidify his country's ties with President Vladimir Putin -- fanning Western fears that Pyongyang could provide Moscow with weapons for its assault on Ukraine.

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Uruguay will treat Italy clash like World Cup final, says Azzurri coach

Uruguay will treat Italy clash like World Cup final, says Azzurri coach

Italy will face a team playing in their own personal World Cup final when the Azzurri take on Uruguay in Nice, defence coach Marius Goosen said on Sunday.

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Climate activists spray Berlin's Brandenburg Gate

Climate activists spray Berlin's Brandenburg Gate

Activists from climate group "Last Generation" spray-painted Berlin's famous Brandenburg Gate on Sunday, calling for the abandonment of fossil fuels and more action on climate change.

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'Unsung heroes': $50,000 for rain-hit Asia Cup groundstaff

'Unsung heroes': $50,000 for rain-hit Asia Cup groundstaff

All too often ignored in favour of the big name sport stars, cricketing groundstaff who kept the rain-hit Asia Cup running were promised a $50,000 shared bonus by organisers on Sunday.

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