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Afghans flee western region after fresh earthquake kills two

Afghans flee western region after fresh earthquake kills two

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake killed two people in western Afghanistan Sunday, with damaged prisons emptied and residents fleeing a region where tremors have claimed at least 1,000 lives this past week.

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Hurkacz beats Rublev to win Shanghai Masters in thriller

Hurkacz beats Rublev to win Shanghai Masters in thriller

Big-serving Hubert Hurkacz survived a thrilling final-set tie break to fight off fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10/8) and win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.

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Six months into war, Sudanese seek refuge outside chaotic capital

Six months into war, Sudanese seek refuge outside chaotic capital

Six months after tensions between rival Sudanese generals ignited a devastating war, thousands lie dead, millions are displaced, and the once-thriving capital, Khartoum, is a shadow of its past glory.

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Three reasons for Irish rugby to be optimistic despite despair of defeat

Three reasons for Irish rugby to be optimistic despite despair of defeat

Ireland's defeat to New Zealand on Saturday is probably the most devastating of their eight Rugby World Cup quarter-final losses, for this team was rated the best they had ever turned out at the sport's quadrennial showpiece.

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Israel army readies for Gaza invasion as civilians flee

Israel army readies for Gaza invasion as civilians flee

Israeli forces were Sunday readying for a looming Gaza ground invasion aimed at destroying Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist militant group that unleashed the bloodiest attack in the country's history.

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IOC Session backs double award of 2030 and 2034 Winter Games

IOC Session backs double award of 2030 and 2034 Winter Games

International Olympic Committee members voted Sunday to allow a double allocation of two successive Winter Games in 2030 and 2034.

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Rangers appoint Clement as new manager

Rangers appoint Clement as new manager

Rangers appointed Philippe Clement as the club's new manager on Sunday.

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Rahmanullah gets Afghanistan off to flying start against England

Rahmanullah gets Afghanistan off to flying start against England

Flamboyant opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed a 33-ball half-century as Afghanistan enjoyed a blistering start to their World Cup game against champions England on Sunday.

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Aussies 'need to start winning quick' to rescue World Cup bid

Aussies 'need to start winning quick' to rescue World Cup bid

Australia captain Pat Cummins admitted Sunday the five-time champions have "got to start winning and start winning quick" to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign.

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Bagnaia wins Indonesia MotoGP to reclaim title lead as Martin crashes

Bagnaia wins Indonesia MotoGP to reclaim title lead as Martin crashes

Italy's Francesco Bagnaia won the Indonesia MotoGP on Sunday with a spectacular ride that took him back to the top of the championship standings after rival Jorge Martin crashed out.

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