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US vows 'unrelenting' campaign to halt Huthi ship attacks

US vows 'unrelenting' campaign to halt Huthi ship attacks

US officials on Sunday vowed further strikes in Yemen until the Huthi rebels decide to end their attacks on Red Sea shipping, while also threatening action against the group's backer Iran.

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US says 'multiple' leaders of Iran-backed rebels dead in Yemen strikes

US says 'multiple' leaders of Iran-backed rebels dead in Yemen strikes

A White House official on Sunday said a wave of United States air strikes on Yemen killed senior Huthi rebel leaders and sent a message to their Iranian backers.

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Arsenal edge out Chelsea, Fulham beat Spurs

Arsenal edge out Chelsea, Fulham beat Spurs

Chelsea's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League faltered in a toothless 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday as Fulham beat Tottenham 2-0.

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Thousands show support for coup-accused Bolsonaro at Rio rally

Thousands show support for coup-accused Bolsonaro at Rio rally

Several thousand supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro packed Copacabana beach in Rio on Sunday to show their backing for the right-wing firebrand, who is accused of attempting to overthrow his left-wing successor.

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US flies alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court block

US flies alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court block

The United States flew over 200 alleged members of a Venezuelan gang to be imprisoned in El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele said Sunday, after US counterpart Donald Trump invoked wartime legislation to expel the migrants.

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Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week

Trump, Putin to discuss Ukraine this week

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv's European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war.

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Record-breaking Six Nations puts France at Springboks' door

Record-breaking Six Nations puts France at Springboks' door

France's crowning as this season's Six Nations champions underlined their status as genuine contenders to South Africa's global supremacy thanks to an efficient gameplan, generational individual talents and some record-setting performances.

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Napoli miss out on Serie A summit with Venezia stalemate

Napoli miss out on Serie A summit with Venezia stalemate

Napoli missed the chance to go top of Serie A on Sunday after only managing a goalless draw at lowly Venezia as league leaders Inter Milan prepare for a huge title clash at Atalanta.

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Meillard's double delight, Braathen bags first Brazilian podium

Meillard's double delight, Braathen bags first Brazilian podium

Switzerland's Loic Meillard won the men's World Cup slalom in Hafjell on Sunday to claim back-to-back victories in the Norwegian resort.

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Huthis vow 'escalation' after US strikes on Yemen kill 31

Huthis vow 'escalation' after US strikes on Yemen kill 31

Yemen's Iran-backed Huthis vowed to meet "escalation with escalation" after a wave of deadly US air strikes, with witnesses to the bombing saying Sunday they were taken aback by its intensity, even after years of war.

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