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Israel vows retaliation against Iran, Yemen's Huthis over airport attack

Israel vows retaliation against Iran, Yemen's Huthis over airport attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed a response to Yemen's Huthis and their Iranian backers after the rebels struck the area of Israel's main airport, wounding six people and prompting several major airlines to suspend flights.

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Man Utd 'need to change' after Brentford loss: Amorim

Man Utd 'need to change' after Brentford loss: Amorim

Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United "need to change" after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford on Sunday underlined the problems facing the Old Trafford boss.

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China's Zhao dominates Williams 7-1 in first session of World Snooker final

China's Zhao dominates Williams 7-1 in first session of World Snooker final

Zhao Xintong made a blistering start in his bid to become the first Chinese player to win the World Snooker Championship, dominating Sunday's opening session to lead veteran Mark Williams 7-1.

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Zelensky says does 'not believe' Russian truce promises

Zelensky says does 'not believe' Russian truce promises

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that he did "not believe" Russia would adhere to a coming three-day truce to coincide with Moscow's Victory Day celebrations.

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Bielle-Biarrey double lifts Bordeaux past champions Toulouse and into Champions Cup final

Bielle-Biarrey double lifts Bordeaux past champions Toulouse and into Champions Cup final

France star Louis Bielle-Biarrey struck twice as Bordeaux-Begles came through a monumental all-French semi-final to defeat defending champions Toulouse 35-18 on Sunday and book their place in the Champions Cup final.

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Trump says 'I don't know' if must uphold US Constitution as president

Trump says 'I don't know' if must uphold US Constitution as president

US President Donald Trump said in remarks airing Sunday that he does not know whether he must uphold the US Constitution, the nation's founding legal document.

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Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot

Brazil police foil Lady Gaga gig bomb plot

Brazilian police said Sunday they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro.

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Godolphin in full bloom as Desert Flower wins 1000 Guineas

Godolphin in full bloom as Desert Flower wins 1000 Guineas

Trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick celebrated a Guineas double as Desert Flower won the English 1000 Guineas in impressive style at Newmarket on Sunday.

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Almeida wins Tour de Romandie as Evenepoel claims closing time-trial

Almeida wins Tour de Romandie as Evenepoel claims closing time-trial

Joao Almeida grabbed overall victory in the Tour de Romandie on Sunday when he finished second to Remco Evenepoel in the closing time trial in Geneva.

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Bolsonaro leaves hospital three weeks after abdominal surgery

Bolsonaro leaves hospital three weeks after abdominal surgery

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital Sunday in Brasilia, where he underwent abdominal surgery three weeks ago, according to an AFP reporter.

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