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Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A

Pulisic fires AC Milan to derby glory as Roma move top of Serie A

Christian Pulisic fired AC Milan to derby victory with the only goal in Sunday's 1-0 win over Inter Milan, moving his side up to second in Serie A and within two points of new leaders Roma.

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50 children in Nigeria escape after kidnapping as 38 worshippers rescued

50 children in Nigeria escape after kidnapping as 38 worshippers rescued

At least 50 of the more than 300 children snatched by gunmen from a Catholic school in Nigeria have escaped their captors, a Christian group said on Sunday, as the president announced the rescue of 38 worshippers seized in a separate attack last week.

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Giroud brace earns Lille win over Paris FC in Ligue 1

Giroud brace earns Lille win over Paris FC in Ligue 1

Veteran forward Olivier Giroud netted twice as Lille won 4-2 at home to Paris FC in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

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US says 'very optimistic' on Ukraine plan as Geneva talks end

US says 'very optimistic' on Ukraine plan as Geneva talks end

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio boasted "tremendous" progress after a day of meetings with Ukrainian and European officials in Geneva on a proposal to halt the Ukraine war, but numerous uncertainties remain.

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No.1 Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship

No.1 Jeeno defends title at LPGA Tour Championship

World number one Jeeno Thitikul captured her second consecutive season-ending LPGA Tour Championship on Sunday, holding off Thai compatriot Pajaree Anannarukarn for the $4 million richest prize in women's golf.

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Slovenia referendum rejects contested assisted dying law

Slovenia referendum rejects contested assisted dying law

Slovenians on Sunday voted to suspend a new law to legalise assisted dying in a referendum held after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.

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Bolsonaro says ankle monitor tampering driven by 'paranoia'

Bolsonaro says ankle monitor tampering driven by 'paranoia'

Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro, detained after allegedly using a soldering iron on his court-ordered ankle monitor, argued Sunday that a state of "paranoia" had led him to tamper with the device.

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Argentina boss Contepomi labels Curry a 'bully' after England loss

Argentina boss Contepomi labels Curry a 'bully' after England loss

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi labelled Tom Curry a "bully" after accusing the England forward of shoving and swearing at him during a tunnel bust-up following a 27-23 loss at Twickenham on Sunday.

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Sinner-less Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hat-trick

Sinner-less Italy see off Spain to complete Davis Cup hat-trick

Italy claimed a third Davis Cup in as many years on Sunday after beating Spain 2-0 in front of delighted home fans in Bologna and completing a treble without star player Jannik Sinner.

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'Exceptional' Eze deserved spotlight in Arsenal rout of Spurs: Arteta

'Exceptional' Eze deserved spotlight in Arsenal rout of Spurs: Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze's brilliant hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday was just reward for the midfielder's "exceptional" commitment to improve.

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