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After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump?

After unsuccessful US-Iran talks, what next for Trump?

The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left President Donald Trump with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move.

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Crunch Hungarian vote sees record turnout, with Orban's rule on line

Crunch Hungarian vote sees record turnout, with Orban's rule on line

Hungarians flocked to vote marking a record turnout, with first results expected later Sunday, in the key parliamentary election that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year stint in power.

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Galactic 'Super Mario' rules N. America box office for second week

Galactic 'Super Mario' rules N. America box office for second week

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" -- based on Nintendo's popular video game franchise -- reigned supreme at North America's box office, stomping competitors for a second straight week, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Koch pips Vos to win Paris-Roubaix Femmes

Koch pips Vos to win Paris-Roubaix Femmes

German Franziska Koch edged out cycling great Marianne Vos to win the Paris-Roubaix Femmes one-day classic race on Sunday.

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Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail

Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail

President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy on Sunday to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, furious with Iran's refusal to surrender its nuclear ambitions after peace talks in Pakistan broke down without an agreement.

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Spurs win would 'change everything': De Zerbi

Spurs win would 'change everything': De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi said one win can "change everything" for Tottenham as the full extent of his task to save them from relegation became clear after Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

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Holders Bordeaux-Begles see off Toulouse to reach Champions Cup semis

Holders Bordeaux-Begles see off Toulouse to reach Champions Cup semis

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles came through a bruising, thrilling all-French quarter-final on Sunday, dispatching six-time champions Toulouse 30-15 at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.

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De Zerbi suffers debut defeat as Spurs crisis deepens

De Zerbi suffers debut defeat as Spurs crisis deepens

Tottenham's Premier League plight deepened with a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland on Sunday in Roberto De Zerbi's first match in charge before Manchester City try to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.

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Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.

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'No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail

'No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail

A sense of dread spread across the Middle East after talks between the US and Iran collapsed, as fears of renewed fighting rattled an already tense region with Donald Trump ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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