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Russia claims key Ukraine city, shelling kills 6 in Sloviansk

Russia claims key Ukraine city, shelling kills 6 in Sloviansk

Russia claimed on Sunday to have captured the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk and the entire frontline Lugansk region as a mayor said six people were killed by Russian shelling to the west.

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Niemeier ends Watson's Wimbledon run to reach quarters

Niemeier ends Watson's Wimbledon run to reach quarters

Jule Niemeier beat Heather Watson 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday to set up an all-German Wimbledon quarter-final against Tatjana Maria in only her second Grand Slam main-draw match.

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Zhou escapes serious injury after multi-car smash at Silverstone

Zhou escapes serious injury after multi-car smash at Silverstone

The British Grand Prix was red-flagged after a horror opening-corner multi-car smash at Silverstone on Sunday, with Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo flipped upside down and hurtling over the circuit's safety barrier.

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China head for diving sweep at World Championships

China head for diving sweep at World Championships

China closed in on a sweep of the diving at the World Aquatic Championships in Budapest as Olympic champions Chen Yiwen and Chang Yani won the women's 3m synchronised event on Sunday.

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Mother of all wins as Maria reaches Wimbledon quarters

Mother of all wins as Maria reaches Wimbledon quarters

Germany's Tatjana Maria saved two match points to reach her first Grand Slam quarter-final at Wimbledon on Sunday.

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Ton-up Bairstow leads England rally against India

Ton-up Bairstow leads England rally against India

Jonny Bairstow completed his third hundred in successive Tests before falling for 106 at Edgbaston on Sunday to leave England's series-decider against India intriguingly poised.

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Federer says he hopes to play Wimbledon 'one more time'

Federer says he hopes to play Wimbledon 'one more time'

Roger Federer said Sunday he hopes to play Wimbledon "one more time" despite being sidelined for a year with a knee injury.

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West African bloc studies sanctions for coup-hit states

West African bloc studies sanctions for coup-hit states

West African leaders met on Sunday in Ghana's capital Accra to review sanctions they have imposed on three military-ruled countries in their volatile region.

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India landslide death toll rises to 37

India landslide death toll rises to 37

The death toll from a massive landslide in India hit 37 on Sunday, authorities said, as rescue teams battled teeming rain to search for 25 others still missing three days later.

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Djokovic happy to put on Sunday best after Kyrgios fireworks

Djokovic happy to put on Sunday best after Kyrgios fireworks

Novak Djokovic admits he is a convert to Wimbledon's new middle Sunday play rule as the three-time defending champion aims at reaching the quarter-finals for the 13th time.

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