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Dortmund beat Hoffenheim to cement third spot

Dortmund beat Hoffenheim to cement third spot

Borussia Dortmund bounced back from Tuesday's German Cup elimination by Bayer Leverkusen with a comfortable 2-0 home Bundesliga win over Hoffenheim on Sunday.

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Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election

Second-lowest turnout ever for HK legislative election

Hong Kong's legislative election on Sunday drew the second-lowest turnout rate on record, with voters choosing candidates under Beijing's "patriots only" rules in the aftermath of the city's deadliest fire in decades.

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Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Benin government says has 'foiled' coup attempt

Benin's government said Sunday the government had thwarted an attempted coup, just hours after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon.

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Capuozzo grabs hat-trick as Toulouse win Champions Cup opener

Capuozzo grabs hat-trick as Toulouse win Champions Cup opener

Italy international Ange Capuozzo scored a hat-trick of tries as Toulouse saw off the South African franchise Sharks 56-19 in their Champions Cup opener on Sunday.

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Emotional Norris triumph prompts widespread affection and respect

Emotional Norris triumph prompts widespread affection and respect

Lando Norris's emotional success in winning the 2025 drivers' world championship sparked widespread celebrations with much affection and respect on Sunday after he finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak

Louvre says hundreds of works damaged by water leak

A water leak in late November damaged several hundred works in the Louvre's Egyptian department, the Paris museum told AFP on Sunday, weeks after a brazen jewel theft raised concerns over its infrastructure.

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UN calls on Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women in its offices

UN calls on Taliban to lift ban on Afghan women in its offices

The United Nations called on the Taliban authorities on Sunday to lift its ban on Afghan women working in its offices, saying the restriction puts "life-saving services" at risk.

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Rutter rescues Brighton in West Ham draw

Rutter rescues Brighton in West Ham draw

Brighton forward Georginio Rutter stopped West Ham climbing out of the Premier League relegation zone with a last-gasp equaliser in a dramatic 1-1 draw on Sunday.

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England trained 'too much' prior to Ashes collapse, says McCullum

England trained 'too much' prior to Ashes collapse, says McCullum

England cricket coach Brendon McCullum responded to criticism his side were under-prepared for the Ashes by claiming they "trained too much" prior to a dismal eight-wicket defeat on Sunday to fall 2-0 down to Australia.

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How Lando Norris won the F1 title

How Lando Norris won the F1 title

The road was rocky and rife with twists and turns but it ultimately led Lando Norris to his desired destination in Abu Dhabi on Sunday - the summit of Formula One.

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