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Gazans say dozens killed in Rafah strike as Israel resists calls to end war

Gazans say dozens killed in Rafah strike as Israel resists calls to end war

Hamas leaders and the Red Crescent said Israeli strikes on a centre for displaced people killed dozens near the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday, as Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said he "strongly opposes" ending the war in the territory.

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Brazil's Ronaldinho stars in charity match for flood victims

Brazil's Ronaldinho stars in charity match for flood victims

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho came out of retirement Sunday for a charity match to raise funds for those affected by devastating flooding in the country's south.

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Sacked Xavi warns next Barca coach job 'won't be easy', ends with Sevilla win

Sacked Xavi warns next Barca coach job 'won't be easy', ends with Sevilla win

Xavi Hernandez signed off as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla on Sunday to close out the La Liga season, before warning his replacement the job "won't be easy".

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Osaka, Alcaraz in winning French Open starts as Murray bids adieu

Osaka, Alcaraz in winning French Open starts as Murray bids adieu

Naomi Osaka swept to her first victory at the French Open in three years on Sunday, setting up a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek, as Carlos Alcaraz maintained his record of never losing in the first round of a Grand Slam.

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Sacked Xavi ends Barca reign with win at Sevilla

Sacked Xavi ends Barca reign with win at Sevilla

Xavi Hernandez signed off as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla on Sunday to close out the La Liga season.

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Murray's French Open career ended by Wawrinka in first round

Murray's French Open career ended by Wawrinka in first round

Andy Murray's French Open career ended Sunday when he went down to a straight sets first round defeat to 2015 champion and fellow three-time Grand Slam title winner Stan Wawrinka who hailed the Briton as "a great champion".

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Pastrnak propels Czechs to ice hockey world title

Pastrnak propels Czechs to ice hockey world title

David Pastrnak scored a third-period game winner as the Czech Republic beat Switzerland 2-0 to win the ice hockey world championships in Prague on Sunday.

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Guardiola vows FA Cup revenge as Man City celebrate title triumph

Guardiola vows FA Cup revenge as Man City celebrate title triumph

Pep Guardiola promised Manchester City will bounce back next season from their FA Cup final disappointment as the English champions celebrated a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a parade on Sunday.

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Injured Holder ruled out of West Indies T20 World Cup squad

Injured Holder ruled out of West Indies T20 World Cup squad

West Indies have suffered a blow ahead of the T20 World Cup with key all-rounder Jason Holder ruled out with injury.

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Rallying Georgians express fear, despair as 'anti-NGO' law looms

Rallying Georgians express fear, despair as 'anti-NGO' law looms

Thousands of Georgians rallied in the capital Tbilisi on Sunday to mark independence day, with many expressing fear the government's coming "foreign influence" law will draw them closer to Russia and derail their dream of joining the EU.

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