Israel green groups slam scrapping of tax on disposable tableware
Israeli environmental groups slammed a government move Sunday to scrap a tax on single-use tableware that aimed to reduce pollution from disposable plastic products.
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Germany overcome Belgium to win hockey World Cup
Germany came from 2-0 behind to overcome defending champions Belgium and win the hockey World Cup on Sunday in a dramatic see-saw final ending in a sudden death shootout.
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S.Africa not ditching coal 'just like that', Ramaphosa cautions
Coal-rich but energy-starved South Africa will not immediately abandon its fossil-fuelled electricity generating plants as it transitions to cleaner forms of power, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday.
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Newcastle sign Everton forward Anthony Gordon
Newcastle on Sunday announced the signing of Everton forward Anthony Gordon on a long-term deal for a fee that could reportedly rise to £45 million ($56 million).
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Bazire claims Prix d'Amerique with 'magnificent' Hooker Berry
Hooker Berry supplied French trotting maestro Jean-Michel Bazire with his fifth Prix d'Amerique at Vincennes on Sunday.
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Israel punishes attacker's family as violence rages
Israeli forces Sunday prepared for the demolition of the east Jerusalem family home of a Palestinian man who killed seven people near a synagogue, as part of measures to punish the relatives of attackers.
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Welsh rugby chief quits over sexism allegations at WRU
Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips resigned on Sunday after allegations were made of a "toxic culture" at the governing body.
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French PM says pension age hike 'non-negotiable' as strikes loom
France's prime minister on Sunday ruled out backtracking on a plan to raise the retirement age as unions prepared for another day of mass protests against the contested reform.
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Mitoma magic inflicts more Brighton misery on Liverpool
Liverpool's disastrous season suffered another blow on Sunday as the holders were dumped out the FA Cup by a 2-1 defeat at Brighton.
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Spinners help India limit New Zealand to 99-8 in 2nd T20
Yuzvendra Chahal led an inspired spin attack as India restricted New Zealand to 99-8, the hosts looking to keep the series alive in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday.
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