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Six killed in 'massive attack' in east Ukraine

Six killed in 'massive attack' in east Ukraine

Russian missiles hit a densely populated area of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka on Sunday, killing six people, police said.

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Sparkling New Zealand women notch five in a row at Hong Kong sevens

Sparkling New Zealand women notch five in a row at Hong Kong sevens

Dominant New Zealand made it five wins in a row at the women's rugby sevens in Hong Kong on Sunday, beating Australia 26-17 in the final to get one hand on the overall series trophy with one round to go.

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Rodgers leaves struggling Leicester by mutual consent

Rodgers leaves struggling Leicester by mutual consent

Leicester parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday as they look to maintain their Premier League status.

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Pioneering composer and eco-warrior Ryuichi Sakamoto dies age 71

Pioneering composer and eco-warrior Ryuichi Sakamoto dies age 71

Pioneering composer and green activist Ryuichi Sakamoto, whose score for "The Last Emperor" scooped an Oscar and a Grammy, has died aged 71 after his second cancer diagnosis.

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Leader of Spain’s far-left launches election bid

Leader of Spain’s far-left launches election bid

Spain's labour minister said on Sunday she would stand in a year-end general election as head of the far-left whose support Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will need to stay in office.

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Man City condemn attack on Liverpool team bus

Man City condemn attack on Liverpool team bus

Manchester City have condemned criminal damage to Liverpool's team bus following Saturday's clash between the Premier League rivals.

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Pope thanks well-wishers after illness, as he kicks off Easter week

Pope thanks well-wishers after illness, as he kicks off Easter week

Pope Francis thanked those who prayed for him during his illness Sunday, as he kicked off the holiest week in the Christian calendar just a day after leaving hospital following a bout of bronchitis.

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Demonstrators in Poland defend late pope John Paul II

Demonstrators in Poland defend late pope John Paul II

Demonstrators gathered in Poland Sunday to defend the reputation of late pope John Paul II, who has been accused of having concealed crimes of paedophilia while he was archbishop of Krakow.

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Spain begins centuries-old Easter processions

Spain begins centuries-old Easter processions

Spain's colourful Holy Week celebrations begin on Sunday, featuring centuries-old processions of the faithful carrying flower-covered floats topped with statues of Christ or the Virgin Mary that draw huge crowds.

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A year on from Bucha, Zelensky hails Ukraine resistance

A year on from Bucha, Zelensky hails Ukraine resistance

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday hailed Ukraine for fighting off "the biggest force against humanity of our time", one year after the first bodies were found in the streets of Bucha.

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