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Prayers and tears for Eid in quake-hit Mandalay

Prayers and tears for Eid in quake-hit Mandalay

Hundreds of grieving Muslims gathered for Eid prayers in the street in Mandalay on Monday, the death and destruction of Myanmar's huge earthquake casting a pall of anguish over the occasion.

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After flops, movie industry targets fresh start at CinemaCon

After flops, movie industry targets fresh start at CinemaCon

This was meant to be the year the movies bounced back. But as the CinemaCon trade convention kicks off Monday in Las Vegas, theater owners are hoping and praying for signs that 2025 is back on track.

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Tsunoda targets podium finish in Japan after 'unreal' Red Bull move

Tsunoda targets podium finish in Japan after 'unreal' Red Bull move

Yuki Tsunoda has targeted a podium finish at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after his "unreal" promotion to the Red Bull team in place of the axed Liam Lawson.

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French chefs await new Michelin guide

French chefs await new Michelin guide

The Michelin guide is set to unveil its latest rankings of restaurants in France on Monday, which will identify the up-and-coming talent challenging the country's stalwart three-star cooking celebrities.

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UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday

UK imposes travel permit on Europeans from Wednesday

In a shake-up of long-standing travel rules, European nationals heading to the UK will from Wednesday need a mandatory entry permit, which the British government says will strengthen border security.

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At his academy, Romanian legend Hagi shapes future champions

At his academy, Romanian legend Hagi shapes future champions

A huge mural of Gheorghe Hagi graces his football academy, a reminder of Romania's spectacular performance at the 1994 World Cup, when he led the unfancied team to the quarter-finals.

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Referee's lunch break saved Miami winner Mensik from early exit

Referee's lunch break saved Miami winner Mensik from early exit

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, who stunned Novak Djokovic in the Miami Open final on Sunday, said had it not been for a referee taking a timely lunch, he would have pulled out of the tournament before his first match.

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Djokovic refuses to discuss eye ailment after shock Miami loss

Djokovic refuses to discuss eye ailment after shock Miami loss

Novak Djokovic refused to discuss the evident eye problem he suffered before Sunday's Miami Open final defeat to unseeded Czech teenager Jakub Mensik saying he did not want to take away from his opponent’s triumph.

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Mitchell magic as Cavs bag 60th win, Pistons and T'Wolves brawl

Mitchell magic as Cavs bag 60th win, Pistons and T'Wolves brawl

Donovan Mitchell led from the front as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged their 60th win of the NBA season with a 127-122 victory over the in-form Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

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Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open

Mensik shocks Djokovic to win Miami Open

Czech teenager Jakub Mensik upset Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, denying the Serb his 100th career title.

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