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Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in Nigeria

Over 30 killed, several kidnapped in Nigeria

Armed gangs killed more than 30 people and kidnapped others in a raid in Nigeria in the same state where hundreds of schoolchildren were abducted late last year, police said Sunday.

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Osaka wins after Raducanu pullout, Swiss book United Cup quarter-finals

Osaka wins after Raducanu pullout, Swiss book United Cup quarter-finals

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka got her 2026 season off to a winning start for Japan in the United Cup, after Great Britain's Emma Raducanu pulled out of their singles clash with a foot injury.

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Liverpool held by Fulham after last-gasp Reed rocket

Liverpool held by Fulham after last-gasp Reed rocket

Liverpool were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by Fulham on Sunday as Harrison Reed scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser just moments after Cody Gakpo netted for the Reds.

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Gonzalo Garcia hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Betis without Mbappe

Gonzalo Garcia hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Betis without Mbappe

Gonzalo Garcia bagged a hat-trick for Real Madrid as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday to stay on La Liga leaders Barcelona's tail.

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Greenland slams 'disrespectful' pic posted by Trump aide's wife

Greenland slams 'disrespectful' pic posted by Trump aide's wife

Greenland and Denmark on Sunday expressed their distaste after the wife of President Donald Trump's most influential aide posted a social media picture of Greenland painted in the colours of the US flag.

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Marseille crash to Ligue 1 defeat against Nantes

Marseille crash to Ligue 1 defeat against Nantes

Marseille kickstarted the year by crashing to a 2-0 home defeat to lowly Nantes in Ligue 1 as Roberto De Zerbi's team finished with just nine men on the pitch.

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Third 'Avatar' film passes the $1 billion mark worldwide

Third 'Avatar' film passes the $1 billion mark worldwide

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, as it kept the top spot in North American theaters with another $40 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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US says ready to work with new Venezuelan authorities

US says ready to work with new Venezuelan authorities

A top US official on Sunday said the Trump administration will work with the existing Venezuelan leadership, after a stunning military operation snatched president Nicolas Maduro and brought him to face trial in New York.

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Spanish protesters slam 'imperialist aggression' in Venezuela

Spanish protesters slam 'imperialist aggression' in Venezuela

Around a thousand people gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid on Sunday to blast "imperialist aggression" after US special forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a military operation.

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Italy's Brignone back training with Winter Olympics in sight

Italy's Brignone back training with Winter Olympics in sight

Alpine skiing overall World Cup holder Federica Brignone has returned to training with the Italian team as she bids to qualify for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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