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Israel bombs Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians

Israel bombs Gaza as pressure mounts to protect civilians

Israel struck Gaza targets Sunday in its war on Hamas sparked by the October 7 attacks as international concern mounted over the spiralling civilian death toll on the third day after the end of a week-long truce.

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As Dubai hosts climate talks, its air pollution soars

As Dubai hosts climate talks, its air pollution soars

Dubai's glitzy skyline was obscured by a blanket of smog rated as "unhealthy" on Sunday as thousands of delegates attended a COP28 conference dedicated to the harmful effects of air pollution.

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Ukrainians strive to force IPC into Russia Paralympics U-turn

Ukrainians strive to force IPC into Russia Paralympics U-turn

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is "aware of numerous specific violations of the IPC Constitution" by the Russian Paralympic Committee and should ban Russia and Belarus from the 2024 Paralympics, the president of the Ukrainian Paralympic body has told AFP.

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Niemann and Buhai taste victory in tense Australia Open finale

Niemann and Buhai taste victory in tense Australia Open finale

Chilean LIV Golf star Joaquin Niemann kept his cool to win a maiden Australian Open Sunday at the second playoff hole, while South Africa's Ashleigh Buhai successfully defended her women's title.

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LIV Golf's Niemann wins Australian Open on second playoff hole

LIV Golf's Niemann wins Australian Open on second playoff hole

Composed LIV Golf star Joaquin Niemann kept his focus to win a maiden Australian Open Sunday, denying Japan's Rikuya Hoshino with an eagle at the second playoff hole.

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Japanese football great Shinji 'Genius' Ono retires at 44

Japanese football great Shinji 'Genius' Ono retires at 44

Japanese great Shinji Ono retired from football at the age of 44 on Sunday, ending a career that saw him become the first player from his country to win a European club trophy.

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Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says UK dairy farm

Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says UK dairy farm

Morag, an imposing Highland cow with a caramel coat, ambles out of the main shed at Dumble Farm in northern England and stands ready to meet her guests.

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South Africa's Buhai hangs on to defend women's Australian Open crown

South Africa's Buhai hangs on to defend women's Australian Open crown

South African Ashleigh Buhai successfully defended her Australian Open title Sunday, overcoming late nerves to hold off charging fellow major winner Minjee Lee for a one-shot win.

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George lifts Clippers over Warriors, late surge can't save Mavs

George lifts Clippers over Warriors, late surge can't save Mavs

Paul George came through in the clutch for the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, but fourth-quarter heroics couldn't save the Dallas Mavericks in a 126-120 NBA loss to Oklahoma City.

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East African regional force begins withdrawal from DRC

East African regional force begins withdrawal from DRC

The East African Community (EAC) regional force began its withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday morningafter Kinshasa deemed it ineffective and refused to renew its mandate.

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