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Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time

Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time

Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up so long that some of them died.

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Progressive Canadians say social issues blown off election agenda

Progressive Canadians say social issues blown off election agenda

For Canadian Zita Dube-Lockhart, whose 12-year-old child receives gender-affirming care, the campaign ahead of Monday's election has avoided issues that matter to her, including LGBTQ rights.

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Liverpool primed for Premier League title party

Liverpool primed for Premier League title party

Liverpool are primed for a Premier League title party as they aim to seal a record-equalling 20th English top-flight crown against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.

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Buenos Aires bids farewell to Francis with tears, calls to action

Buenos Aires bids farewell to Francis with tears, calls to action

With songs, dancing, tears and prayers, mourners in Buenos Aires marked the burial of native son Pope Francis on Saturday.

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Thunder sweep past Grizzlies in NBA playoffs, Cavs on brink

Thunder sweep past Grizzlies in NBA playoffs, Cavs on brink

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 38 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, held off the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 on Saturday to complete a 4-0 sweep in their NBA Western Conference playoff series and become the first team to reach the second round.

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Major blast at Iran port kills 14, injures 750

Major blast at Iran port kills 14, injures 750

A massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port on Saturday, triggering a major blaze, with 14 people killed and 750 injured so far.

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'What we live for': Kounde after winning Barca Copa del Rey final

'What we live for': Kounde after winning Barca Copa del Rey final

Barcelona's Copa del Rey final hero Jules Kounde hailed his match-winning goal as the best of his career and said he was proud of his team after beating rivals Real Madrid on Saturday.

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More McIlroy magic at PGA pairs event but Novak and Griffin lead

More McIlroy magic at PGA pairs event but Novak and Griffin lead

Rory McIlroy shrugged off a 90-minute storm delay and sank a 30-foot eagle putt to steal the show in Saturday's four-ball format third round of the PGA Zurich Classic.

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Fire rages after major blast at Iran port kills 14, injures 750

Fire rages after major blast at Iran port kills 14, injures 750

A massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port on Saturday, triggering a major blaze, with 14 people killed and 750 injured so far.

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Denkey wonder-strike keeps Cincinnati on track in MLS

Denkey wonder-strike keeps Cincinnati on track in MLS

Cincinnati striker Kevin Denkey scored twice, including a perfectly executed bicycle kick, as the Ohio team beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 in Major League Soccer on Saturday.

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