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Buttler blast powers England over West Indies in T20 series

Buttler blast powers England over West Indies in T20 series

Jos Buttler's rampaging 83 powered England to an emphatic seven-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second match of their T20 International series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Sunday.

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Germany's Scholz says ready to hold confidence vote this year

Germany's Scholz says ready to hold confidence vote this year

Germany's embattled Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday he would be ready to ask for a confidence vote this year to pave the way for snap elections.

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Liga leaders Barca bemoan 'big mistake' in Real Sociedad defeat

Liga leaders Barca bemoan 'big mistake' in Real Sociedad defeat

La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed, with coach Hansi Flick labelling the decision a "big mistake".

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Russia and Ukraine launch biggest drone attacks of conflict

Russia and Ukraine launch biggest drone attacks of conflict

Russia and Ukraine both launched record drone attacks on each other overnight, despite a phone call reported by the Washington Post from US president-elect Donald Trump urging Russian President Vladimir Putin not to escalate the conflict.

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Napoli hold Inter and keep lead in crowded Serie A title race

Napoli hold Inter and keep lead in crowded Serie A title race

Napoli held Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw on Sunday and maintained their lead at the top of Serie A as a host of teams now line up to contend for top spot.

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Haiti governing council moves to replace PM in power struggle

Haiti governing council moves to replace PM in power struggle

Haiti's transitional council has moved to replace Prime Minister Garry Conille, according to an official gazette bulletin seen Sunday by AFP, as a power struggle threatens to plunge the crisis-wracked nation into fresh chaos.

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Eckroat captures US PGA World Wide Technology crown

Eckroat captures US PGA World Wide Technology crown

Austin Eckroat fired a nine-under-par 63 in Sunday's final round to win the US PGA Tour's World Wide Technology Championship by one stroke.

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Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad

Liga leaders Barca stumble in controversial defeat at Real Sociedad

La Liga leaders Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as they had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed.

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Lille held by late Nice goal in Ligue 1, Lyon win 'Le Derby'

Lille held by late Nice goal in Ligue 1, Lyon win 'Le Derby'

Lille passed up the opportunity to go into the top three in Ligue 1 after a 96th-minute equaliser by Nice held them to a 2-2 draw on Sunday, while Lyon downed historic rivals Saint-Etienne.

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Chiefs escape Broncos to stay unbeaten after field goal drama

Chiefs escape Broncos to stay unbeaten after field goal drama

The Kansas City Chiefs preserved their unbeaten start to the NFL season after blocking a last-gasp field goal to snatch a dramatic 16-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

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