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Chile technical woes prompt latest Shakira concert postponement

Chile technical woes prompt latest Shakira concert postponement

Colombian superstar Shakira has had to postpone another concert, this one set for Sunday in Chilean capital Santiago, due to "technical problems," the event's producers announced.

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Israel blocks aid to devastated Gaza as truce's first phase ends

Israel blocks aid to devastated Gaza as truce's first phase ends

Israel on Sunday blocked aid flowing into Gaza, where a six-week truce enabled the entry of vital food, shelter and medical assistance, prompting the UN to call for an immediate restoration of humanitarian assistance.

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Man Utd's goal should be Premier League glory again, says Amorim

Man Utd's goal should be Premier League glory again, says Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the Red Devils have to target a return to the top of the Premier League after exiting the FA Cup to Fulham on penalties.

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US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

US Republicans suggest Zelensky may have to step down

Top Washington officials suggested Sunday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky might have to step down if a peace deal is to be reached, underscoring President Donald Trump's stunning shift in approach to the war with Russia.

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Palou begins 'three-peat' bid with victory at St. Petersburg

Palou begins 'three-peat' bid with victory at St. Petersburg

Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing powered to victory in the opening race of the new season at the Grand Prix of St Petersburg on Sunday.

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Man Utd crash out of FA Cup as Fulham win shoot-out

Man Utd crash out of FA Cup as Fulham win shoot-out

Manchester United's dismal season hit a new low as the FA Cup holders crashed out after a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat against Fulham in the fifth round on Sunday.

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Europeans rally around Ukraine after Trump row

Europeans rally around Ukraine after Trump row

European leaders closed ranks Sunday in support of Kyiv at a London summit, where they pledged to spend more on security and assemble a coalition to defend any truce in Ukraine.

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Chakravarthy gives India 'good headache' ahead of Champions Trophy semis

Chakravarthy gives India 'good headache' ahead of Champions Trophy semis

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy on Sunday became a "good headache" for India ahead of their Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia after his match-winning five-wicket haul against New Zealand, said captain Rohit Sharma.

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Newcastle consider appeal against Gordon red card

Newcastle consider appeal against Gordon red card

Eddie Howe will consider appealing against Anthony Gordon's red card in Newcastle's FA Cup defeat against Brighton as he tries to stop the England forward missing the League Cup final.

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UN urges Israel to restore Gaza aid as Hamas sees 'coup' against truce

UN urges Israel to restore Gaza aid as Hamas sees 'coup' against truce

The United Nations on Sunday called on Israel to immediately allow aid into Gaza, hours after it suspended humanitarian deliveries into the war-battered territory as talks on a truce extension appeared to hit an impasse.

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