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Paramount's gruesome 'Smile' tops N.America box office

Paramount's gruesome 'Smile' tops N.America box office

New psychological horror film "Smile" has Paramount executives beaming after topping the North American box office with an estimated $22 million in weekend ticket sales, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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'Incredibly messy': Verstappen frustrated after Singapore slip

'Incredibly messy': Verstappen frustrated after Singapore slip

Championship leader Max Verstappen could not hide his disappointment at finishing seventh in the Singapore Grand Prix after a white-knuckle drive in wet-dry conditions that saw him twice have to claw his way back into the top 10.

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Poll puts Bulgaria ex-PM Borisov back on top but short of allies

Poll puts Bulgaria ex-PM Borisov back on top but short of allies

Exit polls indicated the party of conservative former premier Boyko Borisov has come first in Bulgaria's general election Sunday, the country's fourth in 18 months, held amid mounting anxiety over soaring inflation and the impact of the Ukraine war.

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Djokovic wins Tel Aviv final for 89th career title

Djokovic wins Tel Aviv final for 89th career title

Novak Djokovic claimed his third title of 2022 and 89th of his career with an impressive straight-sets victory over Marin Cilic in the Tel Aviv final on Sunday.

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Fall of Ukraine rail hub threatens Russian war gains

Fall of Ukraine rail hub threatens Russian war gains

As Russian troops retreat after losing the key Ukrainian town of Lyman they need to set up a new frontline to protect their dwindling gains -- but one key supply route has already been cut off.

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Perez wins in Singapore rain as Verstappen made to wait for title

Perez wins in Singapore rain as Verstappen made to wait for title

Sergio Perez won a rain-affected Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday leaving his Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen to wait at least another week to retain his Formula One world championship.

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Ten Hag lambasts Man Utd's lack of belief

Ten Hag lambasts Man Utd's lack of belief

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United got what they deserved in a 6-3 thrashing at Manchester City because they didn't believe they could beat the Premier League champions.

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Struggling Wolves sack Lage

Struggling Wolves sack Lage

Wolves manager Bruno Lage was sacked on Sunday after his club plunged into the Premier League relegation zone 24 hours earlier.

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'Headmaster' Prescott guides Alpinista to top of Arc class

'Headmaster' Prescott guides Alpinista to top of Arc class

Mark Prescott once feared he would never walk again due to a riding accident but he battled back to full fitness and having lit up the racing world with his wit and wisdom on Sunday he enjoyed his "greatest ever day".

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High-flying Real Betis stumble at Celta Vigo

High-flying Real Betis stumble at Celta Vigo

Real Betis fell to a 1-0 defeat at Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, playing most of the game with 10 men after Luiz Felipe's 20th-minute red card.

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