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Thousands of sheep drown as Sudan ship sinks

Thousands of sheep drown as Sudan ship sinks

An overladen ship crammed with thousands of sheep sank Sunday in Sudan's Red Sea port of Suakin drowning most animals on board but with all crew surviving, officials said.

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Mexico reports 37 US-bound migrants have died this year

Mexico reports 37 US-bound migrants have died this year

At least 37 undocumented migrants traveling through Mexico have died so far this year, most of whom drowned attempting to cross the Rio Grande into the United States, Mexico's government reported Sunday.

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NASA loses two hurricane monitoring satellites on launch

NASA loses two hurricane monitoring satellites on launch

Two small NASA satellites that were meant to study hurricane development failed to enter orbit Sunday when their Astra rocket shut off before reaching the necessary altitude, the US space agency said.

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Allen upsets Holloway with blistering hurdles win

Allen upsets Holloway with blistering hurdles win

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Devon Allen scorched to the third fastest 110m hurdles time in history on Sunday with an upset victory over world champion Grant Holloway at the USATF New York Grand Prix.

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Flood of net zero vows suffer 'credibility gap': report

Flood of net zero vows suffer 'credibility gap': report

While countries, cities and companies have massively ramped up net-zero emissions promises in recent months there remain "major flaws" in many plans, according to an analysis published Monday that raises fears of potential large-scale greenwashing by businesses.

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World headed for new era of nuclear rearmament: SIPRI

World headed for new era of nuclear rearmament: SIPRI

The number of nuclear weapons in the world is set to rise in the coming decade after 35 years of decline as global tensions flare amid Russia's war in Ukraine, researchers said Monday.

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McIlroy marches to second straight Canadian Open crown

McIlroy marches to second straight Canadian Open crown

Rory McIlroy fired 10 birdies in an eight-under-par 62 on Sunday to win the US PGA Tour Canadian Open by two strokes, defending the title he won in 2019.

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Samoa's Seuteni guides Bordeaux-Begles to Top 14 semis

Samoa's Seuteni guides Bordeaux-Begles to Top 14 semis

Samoa centre UJ Seuteni scored a try and set-up another to send Bordeaux-Begles into next weekend's French Top 14 semi-finals after Sunday's 36-16 home play-off win over Racing 92.

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Spain celebrate as Portugal fall to 57-second sucker punch

Spain celebrate as Portugal fall to 57-second sucker punch

Spain won a second successive UEFA Nations League match on Sunday with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic while rivals Portugal conceded a goal after just 57 seconds to lose to Switzerland.

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PGA Tour chief defends LIV Golf bans, vows no 'free rides'

PGA Tour chief defends LIV Golf bans, vows no 'free rides'

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan on Sunday defended his decision to ban players on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, vowing rebel players could not expect to "free-ride" off loyal members.

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