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Pakistan blocks roads around capital ahead of planned pro-Khan protest

Japan swimmer Ohashi, 17, shrugs off Covid to smash world record

Stocks fall, oil prices rise as global bonds under pressure

Shin Ohashi: Junk food-loving teen and new world record-holder

Mancini's Italy facing battle to 'win back' dispirited fans

Greek PM urges 'courage' in talks with UK over Parthenon Marbles

German think tanks urge Merz to stick with reforms after election defeats

'I was drowning': Iran Nobel winner exposes pain of separation from children

Alcaraz wants end to late-night matches at Grand Slams

Israel's US envoy says son fighting for life

EU battle over how to define 'Made in Europe'

Olympic champion Yulo completes gymnastics gold collection at Asian Games

Eight killed in wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine

England cannot imitate Spain's success, says Gordon

Norway's Granerud makes it two out of two in Four Hills

Norwegian Halvor Egner Granerud is halfway to a sweep of the prestigious Four Hills ski jumping series after winning the second leg in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Sunday.

'Lulapalooza': inauguration party sweeps Brazil's capital

Singing at the top of their lungs, parading with carnival-style flare and waving giant red and rainbow flags, tens of thousands of people flooded Brazil's capital Sunday for "Lulapalooza," a presidential inauguration with a rock-festival vibe.

Five-time European Tour title winner Barry Lane dies at 62

English golfer Barry Lane, a five-time winner on the European Tour and a former Ryder Cup player, has died at the age of 62, officials said Sunday.

France starts testing Chinese arrivals to track variants

France on Sunday began testing passengers arriving from China in order to track potential Covid variants, Health Minister Francois Braun said.

Villa punish Lloris mistake to shock Spurs

Aston Villa ruined Tottenham's bid to climb back into the Premier League's top four as a costly mistake from Hugo Lloris condemned the north Londoners to a damaging 2-0 defeat on Sunday.

Russia's New Year raids on Ukraine kill four, wound dozens

Russia's New Year assaults on Ukraine left four people dead and wounded dozens this weekend as Moscow on Sunday claimed to have thwarted Kyiv's "terror attacks" on the homeland.

Russia's New Year raids on Ukraine kill three, wound dozens

Russia's New Year assault on Ukraine left three people dead and wounded another 50 as Moscow on Sunday claimed to have thwarted Kyiv's "terror attacks" on the homeland.

Thousands stranded at Philippine airports due to power outage

Tens of thousands of travellers were stranded at Philippine airports on Sunday after a power outage knocked out communication and radar equipment at the country's busiest hub in Manila, forcing hundreds of flights to be cancelled, delayed or diverted.

Sainz wins Dakar first stage, bike champion Sunderland crashes out

Three-time winner Carlos Sainz took the overall lead in the car section of the Dakar Rally on Sunday after winning the first stage despite suffering a puncture early on.

Pope hails 'beloved' Benedict as Vatican releases photos of body

Pope Francis hailed the "beloved" Benedict XVI in New Year's Day services on Sunday as the Vatican released the first pictures of the former pontiff following his death at the age of 95.

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