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China conducts 'combat patrols' as US holds drills with allies in disputed waters

China conducts 'combat patrols' as US holds drills with allies in disputed waters

China conducted "combat patrols" Sunday in the South China Sea, its army said, the same day the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia held their first joint drills in the disputed waters.

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Roma's Mancini probed over Lazio rat flag derby celebrations

Roma's Mancini probed over Lazio rat flag derby celebrations

Gianluca Mancini is being investigated for his celebrations after the Rome derby in which he waved a flag depicting Lazio fans as rats, the Italian Football Federation chief said on Sunday.

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Burglars steal car from Newcastle star Isak's home

Burglars steal car from Newcastle star Isak's home

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been targeted by burglars who stole a car from the Sweden international's home.

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British Olympic hope Tarling thrown off Paris-Roubaix for rules violation

British Olympic hope Tarling thrown off Paris-Roubaix for rules violation

British rider Josh Tarling was thrown off the gruelling Paris-Roubaix bike race on Sunday after being adjudged to have held on to his team car following a puncture.

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New Zealand send Paris Olympics warning with Hong Kong sevens win

New Zealand send Paris Olympics warning with Hong Kong sevens win

New Zealand say they will have "a target on our backs" at this summer's Paris Olympics after beating France 10-7 to retain their Hong Kong sevens crown on Sunday.

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Water level in Russia's Orsk 'critical' as Kremlin warns of more floods

Water level in Russia's Orsk 'critical' as Kremlin warns of more floods

A major flood in the Russian city of Orsk forced thousands of people to evacuate, with Moscow reporting a "critical" situation Sunday and warning of danger water levels in Siberia.

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Six months into war, Israel pulls troops out of southern Gaza

Six months into war, Israel pulls troops out of southern Gaza

Israel pulled its ground forces out of the southern Gaza Strip Sunday, media reports said, in a partial withdrawal six months into the devastating war sparked by the October 7 attacks.

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Briton set to complete epic Africa run

Briton set to complete epic Africa run

A British man on a quest to run the length of Africa is set to complete his mammoth challenge later Sunday in Tunisia.

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Under-pressure Ricciardo laments early Japanese GP exit

Under-pressure Ricciardo laments early Japanese GP exit

Daniel Ricciardo said his first-lap crash at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix was "one of the worst things that could happen" as he tries to overcome a poor start to the season.

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Copa del Rey triumph rewards finest Athletic in 40 years

Copa del Rey triumph rewards finest Athletic in 40 years

Ernesto Valverde has won league titles in Spain and Greece and the Copa del Rey with Barcelona as both player and coach, but the Athletic Bilbao manager said Saturday's Spanish cup final triumph over Mallorca was "incomparable".

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