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Japan's ruling party projected vote winner after Abe assassination

Japan's ruling party projected vote winner after Abe assassination

Japan's ruling coalition is projected to have won the most votes in an election held just two days after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, national broadcaster NHK said Sunday.

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Ton-up Chandimal helps Sri Lanka build lead in second Test

Ton-up Chandimal helps Sri Lanka build lead in second Test

Former captain Dinesh Chandimal hit a gritty century to steer Sri Lanka to a lead of 67 on day three of the second Test against Australia on Sunday.

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'Bromance' boys Kyrgios and Djokovic set for Wimbledon final duel

'Bromance' boys Kyrgios and Djokovic set for Wimbledon final duel

Nick Kyrgios can become one of Wimbledon's most controversial champions on Sunday when he faces Novak Djokovic in a final set to showcase flamboyant shotmaking punctuated by likely dark mood swings.

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Russian shelling in east Ukraine kills at least 15

Russian shelling in east Ukraine kills at least 15

A Russian missile struck an apartment building in eastern Ukraine on Sunday, killing at least 15 people as Moscow's forces sought to consolidate their control over the Donbas region.

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Tour de France takes new Covid hit, mass tests loom

Tour de France takes new Covid hit, mass tests loom

Covid-19 forced Frenchman Guillaume Martin out of the Tour de France on Sunday a day after the first pair of cases were reported on the race.

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Sri Lanka protesters won't budge till president leaves office

Sri Lanka protesters won't budge till president leaves office

Sri Lankan protesters refused to budge from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence on Sunday, a day after they stormed his home, forcing him to flee with the navy and announce he would resign.

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Blinken vows pressure on Myanmar junta on visit to Thailand

Blinken vows pressure on Myanmar junta on visit to Thailand

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday vowed no let-up on pressuring Myanmar's junta, and said China should be in agreement as he met democracy activists on a visit to neighbouring Thailand.

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UK Tory leader race expands to nine, with early focus on tax

UK Tory leader race expands to nine, with early focus on tax

Former UK defence secretary Penny Mordaunt on Sunday became the ninth Conservative MP to launch a bid to replace Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as the already fractious race promptly focused on tax.

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Two bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa

Two bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa

Two bar shootings, one in a township close to Johannesburg and another in eastern South Africa, left 19 dead, police said on Sunday.

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Premier League newboys Forest sign Bayern Munich's Richards

Premier League newboys Forest sign Bayern Munich's Richards

Newly promoted Premier League side Nottingham Forest made their fifth signing since regaining their place among the elite, agreeing a reported £10 million ($12 million) fee with Bayern Munich for Omar Richards.

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