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Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity

Storms, flooding cause chaos on Greek holiday island of Crete

Grandidier-Nkanang double takes Pau to Top 14 summit despite Vannes fightback

#IAmJaneDoe: online support campaign in US university rape case

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Brazil shine on Selecao's first visit to India

Ex-PM says Putin cannot admit 'mistake' over Ukraine

Zverev sets up Djokovic quarter-final at China Open, Rybakina out

Houthis say Saudi Arabia launches dozens of strikes on Yemen capital

Happier at home, Bordeaux hammer Lyon in Top 14

Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead - F1 boss

Lula, Bolsonaro in final push for votes ahead of knife-edge election

South Korea lift gloom with smash-and-grab Games football gold

Boisterous fashion week barnstorms 'sleepy' Nigerian capital

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Ukraine coach upbeat despite Euro qualifier defeat by England

Ukraine interim head coach Ruslan Rotan said the "incredible" Wembley atmosphere during their 2-0 defeat against England on Sunday would inspire the team as they battle to qualify for Euro 2024.

'Wonderful' Afghanistan thump Pakistan to claim T20I series

Afghanistan overcame late nerves in the closing overs to beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series.

LeBron returns for Lakers after 13-game NBA absence

LeBron James, who missed the past 13 NBA games for the Los Angeles Lakers with a tendon injury in his right foot, was reactivated on Sunday.

French PM reaches out to opposition ahead of next day of protests

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne told AFP Sunday she would meet opposition leaders early next month and was open to talks with unions, after weeks of protests against pensions reforms.

Burns to face Young in all-American WGC Match Play final

Americans Sam Burns and Cameron Young advanced to the WGC Match Play final with extra-hole triumphs on Sunday, ousting top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and third-ranked Rory McIlroy.

'Means everything' as Sciver-Brunt leads Mumbai to WPL title

England's Nat Sciver-Brunt on Sunday hailed the "special group of girls" of Mumbai Indians after her unbeaten 60 powered them to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the final of the inaugural Women's Premier League.

Andreescu advances in Miami with win over Kenin

Canada's Bianca Andreescu moved into the last 16 of the Miami Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of American Sofia Kenin.

England see off Ukraine in Euro qualifying, Kazakhs stun Denmark

Harry Kane scored again as England made it two wins from two in Euro 2024 qualifying by beating Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday, while Denmark were defeated by Kazakhstan.

Saka shines as England dismiss Ukraine in Euro qualifier

Bukayo Saka starred as the England forward's breathtaking goal inspired a 2-0 win against Ukraine that maintained his side's perfect start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Sunday.

Baxter says Exeter 'killing each other' after Bath play-off blow

Exeter boss Rob Baxter said his side were "killing each other" in a damning verdict on a shock 36-19 defeat away to English Premiership strugglers Bath on Sunday that dealt a blow to the Chiefs' play-off hopes.

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Sciver-Brunt leads Mumbai to inaugural WPL title