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US vice president calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

US vice president calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Gaza

US Vice President Kamala Harris called Sunday for a proposed six-week ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war to be accepted, while criticizing Israel over insufficient aid deliveries into Gaza.

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Alcaraz outlasts Nadal in made-for-Netflix exhibition

Alcaraz outlasts Nadal in made-for-Netflix exhibition

Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday with a lively exhibition in Las Vegas won by Alcaraz 3-6, 6-4, 14-12.

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Britain and France advance to LA Sevens rugby final

Britain and France advance to LA Sevens rugby final

Great Britain and France advanced to Sunday's final of the World Rugby SVNS Series at Los Angeles with tight semi-final triumphs.

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NBA Celtics overwhelm Warriors while Clippers edge T-Wolves

NBA Celtics overwhelm Warriors while Clippers edge T-Wolves

NBA overall leader Boston delivered a devastating and historic performance in routing the Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday, stretching the Celtics' win streak to 11 games.

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Ailing King Harald back home in Norway from Malaysia

Ailing King Harald back home in Norway from Malaysia

King Harald of Norway returned home from Malaysia on Sunday after falling ill on holiday and spending several days in hospital, the royal palace said.

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Injured New Zealand seamer O'Rourke out of second Australia Test

Injured New Zealand seamer O'Rourke out of second Australia Test

Black Caps seamer Will O'Rourke will miss the second Test against Australia in Christchurch this week with a hamstring strain, New Zealand Cricket said Monday.

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Slumping Girona and limp Barcelona fail to exploit Real's Liga slip

Slumping Girona and limp Barcelona fail to exploit Real's Liga slip

Presented with a chance to gain ground on Liga leaders Real Madrid, both Girona and then Barcelona tamely surrendered points on Sunday.

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Charlton shines, Duplantis reigns supreme at world indoors

Charlton shines, Duplantis reigns supreme at world indoors

Devynne Charlton bettered her own 60m hurdles world record, Mondo Duplantis once again ruled supreme in the pole vault and there were second golds for Femke Bol and Alexander Doom on the third and final day of the world indoor championships on Sunday.

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Raspadori fires Napoli past Juve as Bologna's dream continues

Raspadori fires Napoli past Juve as Bologna's dream continues

Giacomo Raspadori struck late to give Napoli a 2-1 win over unfortunate Juventus on Sunday, while Bologna's Champions League dream continues after beating top-four rivals Atalanta.

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Switzerland's Meillard seizes Aspen World Cup slalom

Switzerland's Meillard seizes Aspen World Cup slalom

Switzerland's Loic Meillard snatched victory in the Alpine World Cup slalom at Aspen, Colorado, on Sunday as first-leg leader Clement Noel crashed out on the second run.

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