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India bridge collapses, killing at least 120 people

India bridge collapses, killing at least 120 people

At least 120 people were killed in India after a colonial-era pedestrian bridge collapsed, sending scores of people tumbling into the river below, police said Monday.

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Ferrari blame altitude for loss of performance

Ferrari blame altitude for loss of performance

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz blamed Mexico's high altitude for their lack of speed and competitive performance in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.

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Hamilton says he was affected by booing Mexican crowd

Hamilton says he was affected by booing Mexican crowd

Lewis Hamilton admitted he had been affected by being booed by sections of the crowd after he finished second behind Max Verstappen in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix.

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Brazil's new leader Lula rises from ashes at 77

Brazil's new leader Lula rises from ashes at 77

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who rose from poverty to Brazil's presidency before crashing into disgrace in a corruption scandal, made a spectacular comeback as leader of Latin America's biggest economy at the age of 77.

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Johnson claims lucrative LIV double with team victory

Johnson claims lucrative LIV double with team victory

American Dustin Johnson's 4 Aces squad won the inaugural LIV Golf Series team championship at Trump National on Sunday to claim the $16 million top prize.

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Phillies turn to 'Thor' in bid to reclaim World Series edge

Phillies turn to 'Thor' in bid to reclaim World Series edge

With a long-haired pitcher nicknamed "Thor" and some help from their passionate home supporters, the Philadelphia Phillies will try to reclaim the World Series lead over Houston on Monday.

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Lula makes dramatic comeback with narrow Brazil poll victory

Lula makes dramatic comeback with narrow Brazil poll victory

Veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a new term as Brazilian president Sunday, capping a remarkable political comeback to defeat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a deeply divisive, down-to-the-wire runoff election.

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Fast start and smart strategy paid off says Verstappen

Fast start and smart strategy paid off says Verstappen

Two-time world champion Max Verstappen said the combination of a fast and flawless start and Red Bull's smart tyre strategy were decisive on Sunday when he claimed a record 14th win of the season at the Mexico Grand Prix.

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Leaders Madrid drop points against Girona, Betis strike late

Leaders Madrid drop points against Girona, Betis strike late

A below-par Real Madrid dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at home against Girona on Sunday in La Liga, with Rodrygo having a goal ruled out late on.

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Holmes kicks Bordeaux to Top 14 victory over Toulon

Holmes kicks Bordeaux to Top 14 victory over Toulon

Fly-half Zack Holmes kicked a late penalty to see Bordeaux-Begles edge to a 27-26 win over Toulon in the Top 14 on Sunday.

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