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Stokes hails England's 'greatest' Test win under his captaincy

Stokes hails England's 'greatest' Test win under his captaincy

Skipper Ben Stokes on Sunday said England's come-from-behind win over India by 28 runs in the opening Test in Hyderabad was his "greatest" as captain.

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Ivorians eager to seize chance against Senegal after AFCON 'resurrection'

Ivorians eager to seize chance against Senegal after AFCON 'resurrection'

Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae said his team had "an obligation to give everything" in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie against reigning champions Senegal on Monday after the hosts avoided a group-stage exit from the tournament by the skin of their teeth.

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Israel reports 'intensive battles' in south Gaza as UN defends aid agency

Israel reports 'intensive battles' in south Gaza as UN defends aid agency

Israeli forces were engaged Sunday in "intensive battles" in southern Gaza, the army said, as CIA chief William Burns met with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials for ceasefire talks.

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Liverpool harness Klopp emotion to keep quadruple dream alive

Liverpool harness Klopp emotion to keep quadruple dream alive

Liverpool remain in the hunt to send Jurgen Klopp off with a quadruple after beating Norwich 5-2 to progress to the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

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FA probe crowd trouble at Wolves' FA Cup win over West Brom

FA probe crowd trouble at Wolves' FA Cup win over West Brom

The Football Association has launched an investigation into the crowd trouble that marred Wolves' FA Cup victory over local rivals West Bromwich Albion after fans fought a bloody battle on Sunday.

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Dravid wants to shake Pope's hand after 'exceptional' knock

Dravid wants to shake Pope's hand after 'exceptional' knock

India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said Ollie Pope's counter attack and reverse sweeps against world-class spinners was key to England's victory in the opening Test.

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Iran wraps up trial of Swedish EU diplomat

Iran wraps up trial of Swedish EU diplomat

The trial of a Swedish EU diplomat wrapped up in Tehran on Sunday, with Iranian prosecutors seeking the maximum penalty for the man accused of spying for Iran's arch-foe, Israel.

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King Charles III spends third day in London hospital after prostate surgery

King Charles III spends third day in London hospital after prostate surgery

Queen Camilla visited her husband King Charles III again in hospital Sunday, his third day at a central London clinic where he has undergone corrective prostate surgery.

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Girona take Liga lead back with win at Celta

Girona take Liga lead back with win at Celta

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona returned to the top of La Liga with a 1-0 at Celta Vigo on Sunday.

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Spanish opposition protests Catalan amnesty law

Spanish opposition protests Catalan amnesty law

Spanish opposition parties demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday in a last gasp effort to stop an amnesty for Catalan separatists over their role in a 2007 secession bid.

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