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Black comedy from award-winning 'Parasite' director tops N.America box office

Black comedy from award-winning 'Parasite' director tops N.America box office

"Mickey 17," a black comedy from Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho, topped the North American box office this weekend with an estimated take of $19.1 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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Seventh heaven for Ingebrigtsen as Mahuchikh and Bol also shine at Euro indoors

Seventh heaven for Ingebrigtsen as Mahuchikh and Bol also shine at Euro indoors

Norway's Jakob Ingebrigtsen defended his European indoor 3,000m title on Sunday to become a double gold medallist at three consecutive editions of the continental championships.

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Spurs must show fighting spirit against Alkmaar: Postecoglou

Spurs must show fighting spirit against Alkmaar: Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou urged Tottenham to replicate the fighting spirit that salvaged a 2-2 draw against Bournemouth when they return to action in Thursday's crucial Europa League tie with AZ Alkmaar.

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Syria announces probe after reports of mass killings

Syria announces probe after reports of mass killings

Syria's government on Sunday announced a probe after the killing of Alawite civilians triggered an international backlash against the worst violence since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

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EU chief sees US as 'allies' despite 'differences'

EU chief sees US as 'allies' despite 'differences'

The EU still sees the United States as "allies" despite President Donald Trump's verbal broadsides against the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, while stressing the need for Europe to "step up" on defence.

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Street celebrations after India win Champions Trophy final

Street celebrations after India win Champions Trophy final

Fans set off firecrackers and poured into the streets in ecstatic celebrations across cricket-crazy New Delhi late Sunday after India's four-wicket victory in the final of Champions Trophy against New Zealand in Dubai.

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Israel halts Gaza electricity supply ahead of new truce talks

Israel halts Gaza electricity supply ahead of new truce talks

Israel ordered an immediate halt to Gaza's electricity supply Sunday in an effort to pressure Hamas into releasing the remaining hostages, even as it prepared for fresh talks on the future of its truce with the Palestinian militants.

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Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid shade Rayo Vallecano

Mbappe, Vinicius help Real Madrid shade Rayo Vallecano

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior were both on target for Real Madrid as they beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 on Sunday to pull level with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

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Napoli refresh title hopes with win over Fiorentina

Napoli refresh title hopes with win over Fiorentina

Napoli breathed fresh life into their Serie A title hopes on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina that ended a five-match winless run.

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Canada Liberal Party to choose new leader to replace Trudeau as PM

Canada Liberal Party to choose new leader to replace Trudeau as PM

Canada's Liberal Party names its next leader Sunday, with a former central banker and political novice favored to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the country confronts threats from US President Donald Trump.

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