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South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win Sunday that means they remained unbeaten ahead of a semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday.

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Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed

Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called for more "respect" towards other cultures after a break to allow his players to break their fast during Ramadan was booed in a 1-0 win at Leeds.

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Afghanistan warns Iran war will impact whole region

Afghanistan warns Iran war will impact whole region

Afghanistan said on Sunday that the war in neighbouring Iran would negatively impact the whole region and expressed "deep regret" over the violence flaring in multiple countries.

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Iran launches fresh strikes across Gulf after vowing revenge for slain leader

Iran launches fresh strikes across Gulf after vowing revenge for slain leader

Iran launched strikes across the Gulf on Sunday after vowing to avenge slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, defying a threat from President Donald Trump to strike with unprecedented force.

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OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East.

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Goggia tightens grip on World Cup super-G with victory in Andorra

Goggia tightens grip on World Cup super-G with victory in Andorra

Italian skier Sofia Goggia moved a step closer to her first ever women's World Cup super-G title with victory in Soldeu, Andorra, on Sunday.

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Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Belgium seizes Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, in an overnight operation announced Sunday.

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Raza steers Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa

Raza steers Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa

Skipper Sikandar Raza hit 73 to guide Zimbabwe to 153-7 against South Africa in their last T20 World Cup Super Eights match on Sunday.

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Cheers, music, anger: World reacts as Iran's Khamenei is killed

Cheers, music, anger: World reacts as Iran's Khamenei is killed

Cheers in Tehran. Retaliation and mourning by Iran. Protests in some parts of the Muslim world, celebrations in others.

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Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup

Kerr on target as Australia make winning start to Women's Asian Cup

Star striker Sam Kerr hit the target as Australia made an unconvincing start to the Women's Asian Cup on Sunday with a 1-0 win over a gallant Philippines in front of a record crowd at Perth Stadium.

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