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China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on

China slams US virus 'accusations' as Shanghai lockdown drags on

China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy, after surging cases in Shanghai prompted the American consulate to let some staff leave the locked-down megacity.

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France votes with Macron seeking new term in tight election

France votes with Macron seeking new term in tight election

French President Emmanuel Macron faced a tough test Sunday seeking re-election in a vote projected to produce a tight run-off with far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

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Mercedes team had 'great result' at Australian GP: Hamilton

Mercedes team had 'great result' at Australian GP: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton hailed his fourth-place finish behind teammate George Russell at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as a "great result" that will give Mercedes a shot in the arm.

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Leclerc stays calm as Ferrari fever grows ahead of return to Italy

Leclerc stays calm as Ferrari fever grows ahead of return to Italy

Level-headed Charles Leclerc claimed his second grand prix win of the season Sunday but insisted it was too early to talk about winning the drivers' championship as the circuit prepares to move to Ferrari home territory in two weeks' time.

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Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM after parliament ousts Khan

Sharif set to become next Pakistan PM after parliament ousts Khan

Imran Khan was dismissed Sunday as Pakistan's prime minister after losing a no-confidence vote, paving the way for an unlikely opposition alliance that faces the same issues that bedevilled the cricket star-turned-politician.

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Verstappen says failure to finish Australian GP 'unacceptable'

Verstappen says failure to finish Australian GP 'unacceptable'

A frustrated world champion Max Verstappen said it was "unacceptable" Sunday that he was not able to finish the Australian Grand Prix after his Red Bull broke down when he looked destined for second.

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Leclerc wins Australian Grand Prix as Verstappen fails to finish

Leclerc wins Australian Grand Prix as Verstappen fails to finish

A flawless Charles Leclerc led from start to finish to steer his Ferrari to an action-packed win at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday with world champion Max Verstappen failing to finish.

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Iceland chilled by violence worthy of its noir novels

Iceland chilled by violence worthy of its noir novels

Long considered the "most peaceful country in the world", Iceland's tranquillity has been shattered by a spate of shootings and stabbings involving criminal gangs.

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The 12 candidates in France's presidential election

The 12 candidates in France's presidential election

France on Sunday voted in the first round of a presidential election with Emmanuel Macron seeking a new term in the face of a challenge from the far right.

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Voting starts as Macron seeks new term in tight French election

Voting starts as Macron seeks new term in tight French election

France voted on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election projected to produce a run-off rematch between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen that will be far tighter than their duel five years ago.

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