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Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

Brazil's Lula, 80, says 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was "in great shape" as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration looming over the campaign.

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Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events

Zverev remains wary of 12-day Masters events

Alexander Zverev warned on Sunday of burnout and dropouts due to overly long ATP Masters 1000 events as he returned to the scene of his 2017 title in Canada.

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Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg

Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg

Valentin Barco became Chelsea's seventh signing of the transfer window on Sunday after joining from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.

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Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'

Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova is eager to get back to work at the WTA 1000 hard court tournament in Toronto after the whirlwind that followed her first Grand Slam title.

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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition

Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has failed to dispel doubts over the future of the event.

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Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title

Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title

Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won the women's British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her first major title in memorable style.

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Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones

Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones

Dozens of Moroccans gathered on Sunday in the town of Fnideq, desperately seeking news of their loved ones who were among the thousands who swam across the nearby border to the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week.

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Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment

Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment

Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking will be on the line at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, where the Belarusian star aims to extend her hard court dominance in the build up to her US Open title defense.

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Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games

Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games

Emma Finucane sprinted into Commonwealth Games history with a fourth track cycling gold as New Zealand were crowned netball queens in the final day of action in Glasgow.

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Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan

Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan

Iran on Sunday said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after the US called off major strikes to allow for diplomacy.

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