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Brazil election hit by outcry over roadblocks

Brazil election hit by outcry over roadblocks

Brazil's election boss on Sunday announced the lifting of traffic police roadblocks that had "delayed" voters during a high-stakes presidential election, after the blockages led to an outcry from the left.

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75 dead in India bridge collapse

75 dead in India bridge collapse

At least 75 people were killed on Sunday in India after an almost 150-year-old colonial-era pedestrian bridge collapsed, sending scores of people tumbling into the river below.

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Cheika hopes to do Lebanon justice after reaching World Cup quarters

Cheika hopes to do Lebanon justice after reaching World Cup quarters

Michael Cheika has a busy week ahead after leading Lebanon to the quarter-finals of the Rugby League World Cup with a 74-12 win over Jamaica on Sunday.

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Paris museum says painting was target of attempted attack

Paris museum says painting was target of attempted attack

A young woman tried to throw soup at a painting at the world-famous Musee d'Orsay in Paris this week, the museum confirmed Sunday, in a similar attack to others by climate activists in Europe.

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Salernitana stun Lazio, Lookman on target for Atalanta

Salernitana stun Lazio, Lookman on target for Atalanta

Salernitana stunned Lazio with a stormy 3-1 Serie A win on Sunday, ending their hosts' hot run of form a week from the season's first Rome derby.

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Thousands of Czechs rally in support of Ukraine

Thousands of Czechs rally in support of Ukraine

Thousands of people rallied in Prague's historic centre on Sunday in support of Ukraine, which has been battling a Russian invasion since February.

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Rashford's 100th Man Utd goal sinks West Ham

Rashford's 100th Man Utd goal sinks West Ham

Marcus Rashford's 100th goal for Manchester United sealed a 1-0 win against West Ham as the England forward made his push for a World Cup place on Sunday.

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'Black Adam' stays atop N.America box office

'Black Adam' stays atop N.America box office

Warner Bros.' film "Black Adam" remained atop competition for the second weekend running, hauling in a modest estimated $27.7 million in North American box office receipts, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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Late winner sends Union Berlin back to top of Bundesliga

Late winner sends Union Berlin back to top of Bundesliga

Union Berlin's Danilho Doekhi headed in a 97th-minute winner to send his side back to the top of the Bundesliga by beating Borussia Moenchengladbach 2-1 at home on Sunday.

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Leaders Madrid drop points at home in Girona draw

Leaders Madrid drop points at home in Girona draw

A below-par Real Madrid dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at home against Girona on Sunday in La Liga, with Rodrygo having a goal ruled out late on.

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