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Real Madrid drop points at Elche, Atletico scrape win

Bellingham rescues Real Madrid draw at Elche

Mahomes rescue act saves Chiefs as Colts stumble

Finland's Valimaki wins first PGA title at RSM Classic

Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A

50 children in Nigeria escape after kidnapping as 38 worshippers rescued

Giroud brace earns Lille win over Paris FC in Ligue 1

US says 'very optimistic' on Ukraine plan as Geneva talks end

No.1 Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship

Slovenia referendum rejects contested assisted dying law

Bolsonaro says ankle monitor tampering driven by 'paranoia'

Two ships set sail from Greece to join Gaza aid flotilla

Two ships set sail Sunday evening from the Greek island of Syros to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international mission aiming to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid, AFP journalists saw.

Amorim won't change despite 'suffering' in dismal Man Utd run

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he will not change his formation or tactics but said he is suffering more than the club's supporters after a 3-0 derby defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.

Australia stunned by Belgium, joining USA on Davis Cup scrapheap

Belgium hero Raphael Collignon won a decisive singles rubber on Sunday to end Australia's hopes of making the Davis Cup finals, while fellow tournament heavyweights the United States were sent packing by the Czech Republic.

Spinners power India to win over Pakistan in Asia Cup

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.

Bolsonaro conviction 'not a witch hunt,' Lula tells Trump in NYT op-ed

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pushed back Sunday against harsh US criticism of the conviction this week of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges.

'Demon Slayer' tops N.America box office with record anime opening

The latest entry in Crunchyroll's "Demon Slayer" anime film series took first place in the North American box office this weekend with a genre-record $70 million debut, industry estimates showed Sunday.

Tens of thousands join Ankara protest ahead of court showdown

At least 50,000 people joined a protest by Turkey's main opposition CHP in Ankara Sunday ahead of a key court hearing that could oust the party's leadership, the organisers and AFP correspondents said.

Haaland-inspired Man City inflict derby demolition on Man Utd

Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City inflicted another damaging defeat on Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim with a comprehensive 3-0 win on Sunday.

Vuelta triumph caps Vingegaard's fight back from the brink

Jonas Vingegaard claimed a third career Grand Tour win with Vuelta a Espana success on Sunday to cap a return to form after a terrible fall two years ago left him in hospital.

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