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Ukraine downs drones as Russia retaliates for Belgorod 'terrorist attack'

Ukraine downs drones as Russia retaliates for Belgorod 'terrorist attack'

Kyiv said Sunday it had destroyed 21 of 49 Iranian-made drones fired after Russia vowed to retaliate for what it called a "terrorist attack" on a border city that left 24 dead.

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Eurostar services resume as cause of flooded tunnel probed

Eurostar services resume as cause of flooded tunnel probed

Eurostar warned customers travelling from London on Sunday of potential delays after flooding forced the cancellation all Saturday trains.

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Russia strikes Ukraine in retaliation for 'terrorist attack' on Belgorod

Russia strikes Ukraine in retaliation for 'terrorist attack' on Belgorod

Russia launched fresh strikes against Ukraine at dawn on Sunday, a day after vowing to retaliate for what it called a "terrorist attack" on the city of Belgorod.

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Britain's Big Ben marks 100 years of New Year 'bongs'

Britain's Big Ben marks 100 years of New Year 'bongs'

London's Big Ben on Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of its "bongs" to ring in the New Year being broadcast live across the world.

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DRCongo's Tshisekedi awaits confirmation of re-election

DRCongo's Tshisekedi awaits confirmation of re-election

DR Congo's incumbent president Felix Tshisekedi is expected to be announced on Sunday as the winner in recent elections that opposition leaders have already dismissed as a "sham".

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Cowboys win controversial thriller with Lions

Cowboys win controversial thriller with Lions

The Dallas Cowboys survived a controversial finish to beat the Detroit Lions 20-19 and ensure they end with a 100 percent home record this season.

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Nadal leaves door open to playing beyond 2024

Nadal leaves door open to playing beyond 2024

Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia.

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Gauff says pressure is off in 2024 after her fairytale in New York

Gauff says pressure is off in 2024 after her fairytale in New York

World number three Coco Gauff said Sunday she felt more relaxed heading into the next month's Australian Open after achieving her goal of winning a Grand Slam title as a teenager.

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Singer Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer over sexual assault

Singer Paula Abdul sues 'American Idol' producer over sexual assault

Grammy-award-winning artist and US television star Paula Abdul has accused a producer on the singing contest show "American Idol" of sexual assault, according to a California lawsuit.

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N. Korea's Kim orders military to prepare for possible 'war'

N. Korea's Kim orders military to prepare for possible 'war'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped the year with fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that can "break out at any time" on the peninsula, state media reported Sunday.

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