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New protests hit Greece over train tragedy

New protests hit Greece over train tragedy

Thousands of demonstrators staged fresh protests in Greece on Sunday as anger grows over the country's deadliest rail crash, ratcheting up pressure on the government over the tragedy.

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Kohli ends Test ton drought with 186 as India dominate Australia

Kohli ends Test ton drought with 186 as India dominate Australia

Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in more than three years with a towering 186 as India batted themselves out of danger of a series-levelling defeat to Australia in the fourth Test on Sunday.

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Qatar spied on ex top Swiss prosecutor probing FIFA: media

Qatar spied on ex top Swiss prosecutor probing FIFA: media

Qatar spied on a former Swiss attorney general and bugged his secret meeting with the FIFA chief, amid fears it could be stripped of hosting the 2022 World Cup, media reported Sunday.

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Wilkinson says France thrashing a 'humility check' for England

Wilkinson says France thrashing a 'humility check' for England

Jonny Wilkinson said England's record-breaking 53-10 defeat by France represented a "real humility check" but also a "learning experience" that could yet benefit Steve Borthwick's outclassed side.

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BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal

BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal

Britain's finance minister on Sunday said "people's confidence" in the BBC needed to be restored as the broadcaster's boss vowed not to quit amid the chaos surrounding Gary Lineker's removal as Match of the Day host.

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'King Kohli' gets monster Test ton after three-year wait

'King Kohli' gets monster Test ton after three-year wait

Indian superstar Virat Kohli hit his first Test century in over three years on Sunday, ending his long drought with an imperious 186 and sparking raucous celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium.

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British tech sector 'at serious risk' after SVB collapse: govt

British tech sector 'at serious risk' after SVB collapse: govt

Britain's technology and life sciences sectors are at "serious risk" following the closure of the Silicon Valley Bank, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned on Sunday.

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Greece faces fresh protests over country's worst train crash

Greece faces fresh protests over country's worst train crash

Thousands of demonstrators staged fresh protests in Greece on Sunday as anger grows over the country's deadliest rail crash, ratcheting up pressure on the government over the tragedy.

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Iran confirms death sentence for Swedish-Iranian dissident

Iran confirms death sentence for Swedish-Iranian dissident

Iran's judiciary on Sunday confirmed a death sentence for a Swedish-Iranian dissident for "terrorism" over two years since his disappearance at an airport in Turkey, the judiciary's Mizan Online website reported.

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Winds of rebellion blow through women's football ahead of World Cup

Winds of rebellion blow through women's football ahead of World Cup

In a Women's World Cup year, players from several national teams have spoken out to condemn managerial methods, demand better conditions or call for equal pay, and the sacrifices are paying off with four months to go until the showpiece in Australia and New Zealand.

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