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Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in 'fierce fighting'

Ukraine says Russian troops advancing in 'fierce fighting'

Ukraine said on Sunday that Russian troops were advancing in four areas in the east of the country amid "fierce fighting", but reported its forces moving forward in the south.

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South Africa women called 'mercenaries, traitors' amid boycott

South Africa women called 'mercenaries, traitors' amid boycott

The South Africa Women's World Cup team were called "mercenaries" and "traitors" on Sunday as they boycotted a warm-up against Botswana ahead of the global showpiece this month.

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Climate activists block holes on Spanish golf courses over water use

Climate activists block holes on Spanish golf courses over water use

Climate activists said Sunday they had plugged the holes on 10 golf courses across Spain to protest at the sport's excessive water usage as Europe lives through a severe drought.

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Kenya's Ruto lifts six-year logging ban

Kenya's Ruto lifts six-year logging ban

Kenyan President William Ruto announced Sunday the lifting of a near six-year ban on logging, despite the concerns of environmental campaigners.

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Stokes urges England to use Lord's row as fuel for Ashes fightback

Stokes urges England to use Lord's row as fuel for Ashes fightback

England captain Ben Stokes wants his players to use the pain of their controversial second Test defeat against Australia as fuel to mount a sensational Ashes fightback.

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Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland

Biden to travel to UK, NATO summit, Finland

US President Joe Biden will head to Europe in a week's time for a visit to Britain, the NATO summit, and talks in Finland with other Nordic leaders, the White House said Sunday.

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Red Bull salute team founder after Verstappen wins at home

Red Bull salute team founder after Verstappen wins at home

A triumphant Max Verstappen delivered another perfect performance in Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix as Red Bull saluted their founder on 'home' turf at the Red Bull Ring.

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Grandmother of killed French teen urges calm as mayor's home attacked

Grandmother of killed French teen urges calm as mayor's home attacked

The grandmother of the French teenager killed by police sparking riots called for calm Sunday as the home of the mayor of a Paris suburb was attacked with a burning car in a new eruption of violence.

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Leclerc optimism after claiming Ferrari’s 800th podium

Leclerc optimism after claiming Ferrari’s 800th podium

Charles Leclerc praised his Ferrari team and offered some rare optimism on Sunday after securing the team’s 800th podium finish when he came second behind Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Frenchman Lafay wins Tour de France second stage

Frenchman Lafay wins Tour de France second stage

Frenchman Victor Lafay of Cofidis sprung a surprise by beating an elite breakaway to win stage two of the Tour de France at San Sebastian on Sunday.

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