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War refugee Aonishiki becomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
Politics
G20 grapples with splintering world order
G20 leaders gathered Sunday in South Africa hailed multilateralism -- even as they struggled to adapt to a changing world order beset by go-it-alone US policies, wars and deepening geopolitical rivalries.
Sports
Verstappen wins big in Vegas with McLarens disqualified
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday and his title hopes were boosted further with the McLarens of championship leader Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both being disqualified.
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Muthusamy, Jansen put South Africa on top in second India Test
Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century and Marco Jansen hammered 93 to guide South Africa to a commanding 489 all out on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.
Politics
Rubio lands in Geneva for talks on Ukraine plan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Geneva Sunday morning for discussions on a US plan to end the Ukraine war, after Washington signalled room for negotiation on the controversial proposal.
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Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP
Championship leader Lando Norris and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified on Sunday from the Las Vegas Grand Prix for technical infringements.
War refugee Aonishiki beomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
Politics
Slovenia holds crunch vote on contested assisted dying law
Slovenians began voting Sunday in a new referendum that will determine if a law legalising assisted dying will be enforced or suspended, after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.
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Aonishiki beomes first Ukrainian to win sumo tournament
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn on Sunday became the first from his nation to win a tournament of the traditional Japanese sport.
Sports
Holders Australia drawn with New Zealand in Rugby League World Cup
Holders Australia were drawn Sunday in the same group as fellow heavyweights New Zealand for next year's Rugby League World Cup, with Brisbane announced as host of both the men's and women's finals.
Weather
Vietnam flooding kills at least 90
Heavy rain, severe flooding and landslides in Vietnam have killed at least 90 people in the last week, authorities said Sunday, leaving others stranded on rooftops and mountain roadways blocked.
Sports
Muthusamy's maiden Test century powers South Africa to 428-7
Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century to steer South Africa to a challenging 428-7 at the second break on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.
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Myanmar junta says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raids
Myanmar's military said Sunday it arrested nearly 1,600 foreign nationals in five days in a highly publicised crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub on the Thai border.
Politics
US signals room for negotiation on Ukraine plan ahead of talks
Washington signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of Sunday talks on the proposal in Switzerland.
Sports
Verstappen wins Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, Norris edges closer to crown
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen produced a masterful drive to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday as McLaren's Lando Norris finished second to edge closer to a maiden drivers' title.
Sports
Muthusamy anchors South Africa to 316-6 in second India Test
Senuran Muthusamy's gritty half-century anchored South Africa to 316-6 at the first break on day two of the second Test against India on Sunday.
Weather
Vietnam flood death toll rises to 90
The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 people still missing, the environment ministry said Sunday, after days of heavy rain and landslides.
Politics
US denies pushing Russian 'wish list' as Ukraine plan
Washington insisted Saturday that its Ukraine proposal is indeed official US policy, denying claims by a group of senators that Secretary of State Marco Rubio told them the document under discussion is just a Russian "wish list."
Sports
Harden's 55 leads Clippers win as Pistons streak hits 12
James Harden scored a Los Angeles Clippers-record 55 points in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday while the Detroit Pistons stretched their win streak to 12 games by beating Milwaukee 129-116.
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Kim's first top-10 in 14 years as Ballester wins maiden pro title
Anthony Kim recorded his first top-10 in 14 years as Spanish youngster Josele Ballester won his maiden professional title at the Asian Tour's Saudi International.
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Gotham crowned NWSL champions after Lavelle breaks Spirit
US international Rose Lavelle scored the winner as Gotham FC upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim their second NWSL championship in three seasons on Saturday.
Politics
Trump signals room for negotiation on Ukraine plan ahead of talks
President Donald Trump signalled room for negotiation on a US plan to end the Ukraine war that has drawn pushback from Kyiv, its allies and US lawmakers ahead of Sunday talks on the proposal in Switzerland.
Sports
Head shapes up as solution for Australia's opening woes
Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja.
Economy
Tomorrowland bets on Chinese dance music fans with first indoor event
"Are you ready Shanghai?!" screamed the DJ, his glowing booth nestled at the heart of a huge intricate structure of pulsating colour and sound.
Sports
England slammed as 'brainless' after first Ashes Test capitulation
A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.
Economy
Slovenia to hold new vote on contested assisted dying law
Slovenia holds a new referendum Sunday on whether a law legalising assisted dying will be enforced or suspended after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.
Sports
'Beer tastes better' for Eramsus after win over Irish
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his "beer tasted better" after the Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in a Test where the hosts were reduced to 12 men on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.
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No.1 Jeeno leads by six at LPGA Tour Championship
Thailand's top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul surged to a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship, firing an eight-under-par 64.
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Neres double fires Napoli top in Italy
Champions Napoli thumped Atalanta 3-1 to climb back top of Serie A on Saturday inspired by a brace from their Brazilian winger David Neres.
Sports
Bielle-Biarrey masterclass helps France hold off Australia
France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries and set up two more as Les Bleus edged Australia 48-33 in Paris on Saturday to secure a top seed at the draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Pogba returns in Monaco loss as PSG stay top in France
Paul Pogba made his long-awaited return to competitive football in Monaco's 4-1 loss at Rennes on Saturday, while Paris Saint-Germain kept hold of top spot in Ligue 1 with a win over Le Havre.
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COP30: Key reactions to climate deal
Nearly 200 nations on Saturday pushed through a modest deal at the UN's COP30 climate summit in the Amazon region of host country Brazil.