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Incumbent Noboa wins Ecuador presidential runoff

Incumbent Noboa wins Ecuador presidential runoff

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa claimed a runaway victory in Ecuador's presidential election Sunday, with voters endorsing his "iron fist" approach to rampant cartel violence.

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Rollercoaster carries McIlroy to Masters glory at last

Rollercoaster carries McIlroy to Masters glory at last

Rory McIlroy put major championship miseries behind him with a heart-stopping victory at the Masters on Sunday that was nearly as nerve-wracking as some of the near-misses that came before.

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German archive where victims of the Nazis come back to life

German archive where victims of the Nazis come back to life

If it wasn't for the Arolsen Archives, half-sisters Sula Miller and Helen Schaller would never have met.

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From deadly rave to recovery: Israeli study examines MDMA's effect on trauma

From deadly rave to recovery: Israeli study examines MDMA's effect on trauma

Artillery fire echoed from nearby Gaza as Shye Klein-Weinstein slowly walked around a memorial honouring the nearly 400 people killed at the Nova music festival in Reim, southern Israel, on October 7, 2023.

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McIlroy rides luck of the Irish to overcome Masters

McIlroy rides luck of the Irish to overcome Masters

Whether it was resetting after missing a putt to win or riding some well-earned luck at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy took pride in little details that made him a Masters champion.

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Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as starts SE Asia tour

Xi warns protectionism 'leads nowhere' as starts SE Asia tour

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned Monday that protectionism "leads nowhere" and that a trade war would have "no winners", state media said, as he was due to kick off a tour of Southeast Asia with a visit to Vietnam.

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Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro surgery ends 'with success'

Brazil ex-president Bolsonaro surgery ends 'with success'

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro underwent a successful intestinal surgery in Brasilia on Sunday, his wife said, going through a marathon operation after being hospitalized for "unbearable" pain linked to a 2018 stabbing attack.

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Ten birdies not enough as Rose falls to McIlroy in Masters playoff

Ten birdies not enough as Rose falls to McIlroy in Masters playoff

Justin Rose says he produced some of the finest golf of his career at the 89th Masters, but even with a 10-birdie final round, he didn't leave Augusta National with a green jacket.

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Post Malone and Megan Thee Stallion primed to close out Coachella

Post Malone and Megan Thee Stallion primed to close out Coachella

Post Malone and Megan Thee Stallion are among the top draws to Sunday's Coachella, which has featured cameos from stars like Billie Eilish and a much-touted drop-in from Bernie Sanders.

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Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to see war devastation: CBS

Zelensky urges Trump to visit Ukraine to see war devastation: CBS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged US counterpart Donald Trump on Sunday to visit his country to better understand the devastation wrought by Russia's invasion.

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