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Bairstow leads England rally against India

Bairstow leads England rally against India

Jonny Bairstow was eyeing a third hundred in successive Tests after leading England's fightback against India at Edgbaston on Sunday in fine style.

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Pollard set for Springboks recall after Jantjies gamble misfires

Pollard set for Springboks recall after Jantjies gamble misfires

South Africa are likely to recall first choice fly-half Handre Pollard in place of misfiring Elton Jantjies for the second Test against Wales on Saturday.

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Momota thrashed by Axelsen in Malaysia final

Momota thrashed by Axelsen in Malaysia final

Japan's Kento Momota suffered a heavy defeat in the Malaysia Open final Sunday against world number one Viktor Axelsen, the latest disappointing performance from the once undisputed king of badminton.

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Russia claims key Ukraine city, accuses Kyiv of missile strikes

Russia claims key Ukraine city, accuses Kyiv of missile strikes

Russia claimed on Sunday to have captured the strategic Ukrainian city of Lysychansk and the entire frontline Lugansk region which would mark a decisive breakthrough for Moscow's forces seeking control of the country's east.

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That's entertainment? Like it or not, Kyrgios eyes Wimbledon title

That's entertainment? Like it or not, Kyrgios eyes Wimbledon title

Roger Federer described him as a "clown", Rafael Nadal once accused him of lacking respect and, on an unforgettable Saturday night at Wimbledon, Stefanos Tsitsipas branded him "evil" and a "bully".

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Peter Brook: mystical giant who changed theatre forever

Peter Brook: mystical giant who changed theatre forever

Peter Brook, who has died aged 97, was among the most influential theatre directors of the 20th century, reinventing the art by paring it back to drama's most basic and powerful elements.

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Far from war, Ukraine sumo team train for global glory in Japan

Far from war, Ukraine sumo team train for global glory in Japan

A team of Ukrainian sumo wrestlers whose training was interrupted by Russia's invasion are aiming for global glory after a month-long camp in the home of the ancient Japanese sport.

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Life resumes near Ukraine frontline despite war threat

Life resumes near Ukraine frontline despite war threat

Viktoria Miroshnichenko has just reopened her toy store in Kramatorsk, a city near the frontline in eastern Ukraine, despite the daily sound of bombing roaring in the distance.

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Hong Kong lawmaker tests Covid positive after photo with Xi

Hong Kong lawmaker tests Covid positive after photo with Xi

A Hong Kong lawmaker who posed for a group photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the leader's visit to the financial hub this week confirmed Sunday he has since tested positive for coronavirus.

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S.African entrepreneur seeks to turn caterpillars into tasty snacks

S.African entrepreneur seeks to turn caterpillars into tasty snacks

A start-up entrepreneur from South Africa wants to change the way edible caterpillars popularly known as "mopane worms" are viewed and eaten.

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