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Young Republican senator's rebuttal to Biden draws bipartisan gibes

Young Republican senator's rebuttal to Biden draws bipartisan gibes

US Senator Katie Britt on Sunday defended her Republican rebuttal to Joe Biden's State of the Union address, as critics and a famous actor piled on with cutting riffs on her remarks.

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Kyiv slams Pope's 'white flag' call, vows no surrender to Russia

Kyiv slams Pope's 'white flag' call, vows no surrender to Russia

Ukraine on Sunday slammed Pope Francis's call to negotiate with Russia two years into its invasion, vowing "never" to surrender after the pontiff said Kyiv should "have the courage to raise the white flag".

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Spurs 'not dead yet' after crushing Villa to boost top four bid

Spurs 'not dead yet' after crushing Villa to boost top four bid

Tottenham landed a crucial blow in the fight to finish in the Premier League's top four with a 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa on Sunday.

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US rider Matteo Jorgenson savours 'special' Paris-Nice victory

US rider Matteo Jorgenson savours 'special' Paris-Nice victory

Up-and-coming American rider Matteo Jorgenson won cycling's Paris-Nice on Sunday as the eight day event culminated on the Riviera seafront along the iconic Promenade des Anglais.

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Mbappe on bench again as PSG drop points in draw with Reims

Mbappe on bench again as PSG drop points in draw with Reims

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique defended his stuttering team after they were held 2-2 by Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a third straight domestic draw which still allowed the reigning champions to go 10 points clear at the top of the table.

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Spurs crush 10-man Villa to boost top four bid

Spurs crush 10-man Villa to boost top four bid

Tottenham landed a crucial blow in the fight to finish in the Premier League's top four with a 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa on Sunday.

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US rider Matteo Jorgenson wins Paris-Nice

US rider Matteo Jorgenson wins Paris-Nice

Up-and-coming American rider Matteo Jorgenson won cycling's Paris-Nice on Sunday as the eight day event culminated on the Riviera seafront along the iconic walkway the Promenade des Anglais.

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Seven missing after floods snare cars in southern France: official

Seven missing after floods snare cars in southern France: official

French rescue workers were on Sunday searching for seven people, including two children, missing after violent storms swept the south of the country with most believed to have been swept away in cars on flooded bridges.

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England's Lawrence expects more against France after Ireland thriller

England's Lawrence expects more against France after Ireland thriller

England centre Ollie Lawrence believes Steve Borthwick's men can be even better against France than they were in a stunning Six Nations win over Ireland.

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PSG drop points again in draw with Reims

PSG drop points again in draw with Reims

Paris Saint-Germain were held 2-2 by Reims in Ligue 1 on Sunday, a third straight domestic draw which still allowed the reigning champions to extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points.

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