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Power cuts hit Kyiv as Russia pummels energy grid

Power cuts hit Kyiv as Russia pummels energy grid

Kyiv's energy operator on Sunday said scheduled power cuts have been introduced in the Ukrainian capital as Russia has repeatedly targeted the nation's power network.

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Arsenal held as Armstrong rescues draw for Southampton

Arsenal held as Armstrong rescues draw for Southampton

Arsenal dropped points for only the second time this season as Stuart Armstrong's equaliser forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a 1-1 draw against Southampton on Sunday.

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Kohli lost for words as India, Sri Lanka start on winning note

Kohli lost for words as India, Sri Lanka start on winning note

Virat Kohli was lost for words as his unbeaten 82 took India to a stunning last-ball win against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup on Sunday after Sri Lanka had earlier strolled to a nine-wicket victory over Ireland.

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France defender Varane's injury 'less serious than thought'

France defender Varane's injury 'less serious than thought'

Manchester United's France defender Raphael Varane is less seriously injured than feared and still hopes to make the World Cup, a source close to the player told AFP on Sunday.

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Pope signs up for Lisbon World Youth Day

Pope signs up for Lisbon World Youth Day

Pope Francis on Sunday made official his participation at World Youth Day in Lisbon next year, the largest gathering of young Catholics that had been postponed because of coronavirus.

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Israel to spend millions on Einstein museum

Israel to spend millions on Einstein museum

The Israeli government decided on Sunday to allocate millions of dollars for a museum to house the world's largest collection of Albert Einstein documents, the Hebrew University said.

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Ogier takes 55th career rally win in Catalunya

Ogier takes 55th career rally win in Catalunya

Eight-time world champion Sebastien Ogier claimed his 55th career victory with the Rally of Catalunya on Sunday as this season's overall winner Kalle Rovanpera finished third.

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Meloni takes over as Italian PM, urges fractious allies to unite

Meloni takes over as Italian PM, urges fractious allies to unite

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni took office Sunday as Italy's first woman prime minister, calling on the fractious members of her coalition government to unite as they face looming crises on several fronts.

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Marco Odermatt wins first World Cup ski race of season

Marco Odermatt wins first World Cup ski race of season

Switzerland's Marco Odermatt claimed the opening race of the World Cup season by winning the giant slalom in Soelden, Austria, on Sunday.

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Suspected jihadist attack kills 11 in Niger: local sources

Suspected jihadist attack kills 11 in Niger: local sources

A suspected jihadist attack on three lorries and a motorcycle in western Niger near the border with Mali killed 11 people, local sources told AFP on Sunday.

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