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Gustavo Petro, from imprisoned guerilla to Colombia's first leftist leader

Gustavo Petro, from imprisoned guerilla to Colombia's first leftist leader

Colombia's first ever left-wing president Gustavo Petro, elected on Sunday, is a former guerrilla who spent two years in jail before turning to politics.

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Another major near-miss leaves McIlroy longing for St. Andrews

Another major near-miss leaves McIlroy longing for St. Andrews

Rory McIlroy settled for another major near miss on Sunday at the US Open, sharing fifth at The Country Club to leave him longing for next month's British Open.

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Kupcho captures Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff

Kupcho captures Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff

Jennifer Kupcho survived a roller coaster of a round to win the Meijer LPGA Classic with a birdie at the second playoff hole, denying 2021 champion Nelly Korda and Irish Solheim Cup star Leona Maguire.

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Gustavo Petro elected Colombia's first left-wing president

Gustavo Petro elected Colombia's first left-wing president

Ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro was elected the first ever left-wing president of crisis-wracked Colombia on Sunday after beating millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez in a tense and unpredictable runoff election.

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Russia to 'intensify' fighting, Zelensky warns as EU decision on Ukraine looms

Russia to 'intensify' fighting, Zelensky warns as EU decision on Ukraine looms

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Russia was likely to intensify its "hostile activity" this week, as Kyiv awaits a historic decision from the European Union on its membership application.

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What next for Macron after election humbling?

What next for Macron after election humbling?

Just two months after being re-elected for a second term, French President Emmanuel Macron saw his hopes of pushing through his domestic agenda take a humbling blow on Sunday. What comes next?

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Counting begins after Colombia vote between ex-guerrilla and maverick

Counting begins after Colombia vote between ex-guerrilla and maverick

Counting began after Colombians voted on Sunday in a presidential election filled with uncertainty, as ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro and millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez vie for power in a country saddled with widespread poverty, an uptick in violence and other woes.

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Relieved Verstappen admits Sainz had a faster car

Relieved Verstappen admits Sainz had a faster car

A relieved Max Verstappen admitted he had struggled for pace in his Red Bull on Sunday after he resisted late pressure from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz to win the Canadian Grand Prix.

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'I'm feeling young again,' says Hamilton after Canada third place

'I'm feeling young again,' says Hamilton after Canada third place

Lewis Hamilton said he was "ecstatic" on Sunday after claiming his second podium of the season with a strong third place ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Spanish PM thrashed in Andalusia regional election

Spanish PM thrashed in Andalusia regional election

Spain's main opposition Popular Party secured a landslide win in a regional election in Andalusia on Sunday, partial official results showed, dealing a blow to Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ahead of a national vote expected at the end of 2023.

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