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Kane confirms talks on Bayern extension

Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace

Trump govt. mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park

Marquinhos rescues last-gasp draw for PSG at Lille in Ligue 1

Indian release of Sonia Gandhi memoir uncertain after publisher clarification

ICE detains British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos in Louisiana

Cities show cleaner transport policies can reduce severe air pollution

Milo Yiannopoulos held by ICE after missing immigration hearing

Four patients harmed in Nashville hospital medication mix-up

Six Flags closes X2 rollercoaster after reports of severe brain injuries

Essex council hires private guards as Wethersfield asylum centre expands

Jury ends second day without verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial

Haakon VIII becomes Norway's king after Harald V dies at 89

Artist says criticised Ronnie O'Sullivan mural is unfinished

Jakobsen beats elite clique for European title

Two years after a near fatal cycling crash Fabio Jakobsen continued to make up for lost time on Sunday when he won an elite sprint for the line at the European road race championships.

First UN ship to carry Ukraine grain for Africa prepares to leave

The first UN-chartered vessel set to transport grain from Ukraine under a deal to relieve a global food crisis was loaded with 23,000 tonnes of wheat on Sunday and is ready to depart, Kyiv announced.

Wightman targets Euro 800m refresh, with dad as coach not commentator

Jake Wightman provided half of one of the most iconic moments of last month's world championships, storming to 1500m gold as his father Geoff commentated over the stadium tannoy.

Walrus that attracted crowds in Oslo fjord euthanised

A walrus nicknamed Freya that attracted crowds while basking in the Oslo fjord was euthanised on Sunday, with Norway officials saying it was the only option but experts slamming an "infinitely sad" decision.

Electrical fire kills 41 in Cairo Coptic church

More than 40 people were killed when a fire ripped through a Coptic Christian church in a working-class district of Greater Cairo during mass on Sunday, state and religious officials said.

US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan on heels of Pelosi visit

A US congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, officials said, days after China held military drills around the island in retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.

Saudi Aramco unveils record profits as oil prices soar

Oil giant Saudi Aramco on Sunday unveiled record profits of $48.4 billion in the second quarter of 2022, after Russia's war in Ukraine and a post-pandemic surge in demand sent crude prices soaring.

South Africa's Olivier out of England series

South Africa suffered a setback just days before their Test series against England when fast bowler Duanne Olivier was ruled out of the entire campaign with a hip injury.

Walrus that attracted crowds in Oslo fjord euthanised: officials

A walrus nicknamed Freya that attracted crowds while basking in the sun of the Oslo fjord was euthanised, Norway officials said on Sunday.

Police probe 'online threat' to JK Rowling over Rushdie tweet

Scottish police said on Sunday they were investigating an apparent "online threat" made to Harry Potter author JK Rowling in response to her tweet supporting Salman Rushdie following his stabbing.

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