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Man City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal

Man City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal

Manchester City overcame relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest 2-0 on Sunday to close to within one point of Premier League leaders Arsenal and keep the destiny of the title race in their own hands.

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France moves to acquire key activities of tech giant Atos

France moves to acquire key activities of tech giant Atos

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday said he had moved to acquire the "sovereign activities" of debt-laden French tech giant Atos and prevent foreign ownership of them.

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Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

Zendaya helps 'Challengers' net top spot in N.America box office

MGM's tennis-based romance "Challengers" opened this weekend atop the North American box office, taking in an estimated $15 million behind positive reviews and the powerful net game of actor/singer Zendaya, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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In Lebanon, top French diplomat seeks Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation

In Lebanon, top French diplomat seeks Israel-Hezbollah de-escalation

France's top diplomat on Sunday urged de-escalation between Israel and the Hezbollah movement during his second visit to Lebanon since cross-border tensions flared alongside the Gaza war.

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Lyon set up Barcelona Women's Champions League final showdown

Lyon set up Barcelona Women's Champions League final showdown

Record eight-time winners Lyon will face holders Barcelona in the final of the Women's Champions League next month after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 away on Sunday to win their semi-final tie 5-3 on aggregate.

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Kohli slams strike-rate talk and pundits 'from the box'

Kohli slams strike-rate talk and pundits 'from the box'

India's Virat Kohli on Sunday hit back at critics taking aim at his hitting prowess in T20 cricket after he slammed a match-winning unbeaten 70 off 44 balls in the Indian Premier League.

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Champion Alcaraz passes 'test of fire' to reach Madrid Open last 16

Champion Alcaraz passes 'test of fire' to reach Madrid Open last 16

Carlos Alcaraz passed a "test of fire" to breeze into the Madrid Open last 16 with a straight sets victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild on Sunday, demonstrating he is over his injury worries before the French Open.

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Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections

Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday she would stand in upcoming European Parliament elections, a move apparently calculated to boost her far-right party, although she would be forced to resign immediately.

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Inter continue Serie A title party as Bologna slip in Champions League bid

Inter continue Serie A title party as Bologna slip in Champions League bid

Inter Milan began their official Serie A title party on Sunday as the newly-crowned champions set off on a parade around their home city after a straightforward 2-0 win over 10-man Torino.

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Arsenal survive Spurs fightback to boost title charge

Arsenal survive Spurs fightback to boost title charge

Arsenal held on for a pulsating 3-2 win over arch rivals Tottenham in the north London derby to keep their grip on top spot in the Premier League on Sunday.

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