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Spain seizes hundreds of stuffed endangered animals

Spain seizes hundreds of stuffed endangered animals

Spain said on Sunday it seized over 1,000 taxidermied animals, including hundreds of endangered or extinct species, in one of the largest hauls of its kind.

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Fiji overpower New Zealand to win Singapore Rugby Sevens

Fiji overpower New Zealand to win Singapore Rugby Sevens

Fiji produced a powerful performance to see off New Zealand 28-17 on Sunday and clinch the World Rugby Sevens Series crown in Singapore.

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Thai teen Ratchanon breaks record with win at inaugural Asian Mixed Cup

Thai teen Ratchanon breaks record with win at inaugural Asian Mixed Cup

Thailand's teenage sensation Ratchanon Chantananuwat cinched an unprecedented victory at the inaugural Asian Mixed Cup Sunday, becoming the youngest-ever winner of one of golf's major Tours.

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Bangladesh lose Mushfiqur after battling half-century

Bangladesh lose Mushfiqur after battling half-century

Mushfiqur Rahim made a dogged half-century for Bangladesh before being dismissed shortly before lunch on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park in Gqeberha on Sunday.

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China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on

China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on

China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy, after surging cases in Shanghai prompted the American consulate to let some staff leave the locked-down megacity.

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Mercedes team had 'great result' at Australian GP: Hamilton

Mercedes team had 'great result' at Australian GP: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton hailed his fourth-place finish behind teammate George Russell at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as a "great result" that will give Mercedes a shot in the arm.

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Leclerc stays calm as Ferrari fever grows ahead of return to Italy

Leclerc stays calm as Ferrari fever grows ahead of return to Italy

Level-headed Charles Leclerc claimed his second grand prix win of the season Sunday but insisted it was too early to talk about winning the drivers' championship as the circuit prepares to move to Ferrari home territory in two weeks' time.

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Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM after parliament ousts Khan

Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM after parliament ousts Khan

Imran Khan was dismissed Sunday as Pakistan's prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote, paving the way for an unlikely opposition alliance that faces the same issues that bedevilled the cricket star-turned-politician.

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Verstappen says failure to finish Australian GP 'unacceptable'

Verstappen says failure to finish Australian GP 'unacceptable'

A frustrated world champion Max Verstappen said it was "unacceptable" Sunday that he was not able to finish the Australian Grand Prix after his Red Bull broke down when he looked destined for second.

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Leclerc wins Australian Grand Prix as Verstappen fails to finish

Leclerc wins Australian Grand Prix as Verstappen fails to finish

A flawless Charles Leclerc led from start to finish to steer his Ferrari to an action-packed win at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday with world champion Max Verstappen failing to finish.

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