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Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini

Greece to hike fee for cruise passengers to Mykonos and Santorini

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Sunday announced that a fee of 20 euros will be imposed on cruise passengers visiting the popular islands of Mykonos and Santorini.

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Carsley's 'refreshing' England overhaul launches new era

Carsley's 'refreshing' England overhaul launches new era

Declan Rice hailed Lee Carsley's "refreshing" debut as the England interim boss launched a new era by unveiling his commitment to attack in Saturday's 2-0 win against Ireland.

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Typhoon Yagi weakens after leaving dozens dead in Vietnam, China, Philippines

Typhoon Yagi weakens after leaving dozens dead in Vietnam, China, Philippines

Typhoon Yagi weakened to a tropical depression on Sunday, after killing over a dozen people, tearing roofs off buildings, sinking boats and triggering landslides across Vietnam.

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Swiss double in wheelchair marathons on final day of Paralympics

Swiss double in wheelchair marathons on final day of Paralympics

Switzerland landed a Paralympics double when Catherine Debrunner and Marcel Hug won the wheelchair marathon events on the final day of competition on Sunday.

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France's Le Pen urges Macron to hold referendum to break deadlock

France's Le Pen urges Macron to hold referendum to break deadlock

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday urged President Emmanuel Macron to hold a referendum on key issues such as immigration, suggesting that giving the French a direct vote might help break the political deadlock.

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Typhoon Yagi weakens, toll rises to 14 in Vietnam

Typhoon Yagi weakens, toll rises to 14 in Vietnam

The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam rose to 14 on Sunday, and the storm was downgraded to a tropical depression, after it ripped roofs off buildings, sank boats and triggered landslides.

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India's Randhir Singh elected Asian Olympic chief

India's Randhir Singh elected Asian Olympic chief

India's veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh was elected Sunday unopposed as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia in New Delhi, the body said in a statement.

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Under pressure, UN winds down 'unique' Iraq probe into IS crimes

Under pressure, UN winds down 'unique' Iraq probe into IS crimes

The head of a United Nations body investigating crimes by the Islamic State group in Iraq expressed regret over "misunderstandings" that led to the premature end of its crucial mission, at Baghdad's request.

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'Proud' athletics great Weir calls time on marathon Paralympic career

'Proud' athletics great Weir calls time on marathon Paralympic career

An emotional David Weir said on Sunday he had "put his heart and soul" into his Paralympic career but now was the time for the British multiple champion to bring down the curtain on this chapter of his life.

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'Brave' Afghanistan can beat anyone, says skipper ahead of NZ Test

'Brave' Afghanistan can beat anyone, says skipper ahead of NZ Test

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said Sunday his side have the potential to challenge the world's top teams, but will need more exposure in Test cricket.

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