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Benin govt says 'foiled' coup attempt

Benin govt says 'foiled' coup attempt

Benin's government on Sunday said that it had thwarted an attempted coup, after a group of soldiers announced on state television that they had ousted President Patrice Talon.

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Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread

Stokes refuses to give up hope as Ashes ambitions hang by thread

Ben Stokes refuses to give up hope of winning the Ashes despite going 2-0 down in the five-match series after another heavy loss to Australia at the Gabba on Sunday.

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'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

'Good banter': Smith and Archer clash in Gabba Ashes Test

Pumped-up Australia captain Steve Smith and England fast bowler Jofra Archer had a fiery verbal clash near the climax of the second Ashes Test on Sunday at the Gabba.

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Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 627

Sri Lankan authorities issued fresh landslide warnings on Sunday with rains lashing areas already devastated by a powerful cyclone, as the death toll rose to 627.

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Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

Macron threatens China with tariffs over trade surplus

French President Emmanuel Macron said he has threatened China with tariffs if Beijing fails to take steps to reduce its massive trade surplus with the EU, in remarks published Sunday.

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Palestinian coach gets hope, advice from mum in Gaza tent

Palestinian coach gets hope, advice from mum in Gaza tent

Coach Ehab Abu Jazar is guiding a national team that carries on its shoulders all the hopes and sorrows of Palestinian football, but it is his mother, forced by war to live in a Gaza tent, who is his main inspiration and motivation.

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Undercooked, arrogant? Beaten England's Ashes build-up under scrutiny

Undercooked, arrogant? Beaten England's Ashes build-up under scrutiny

England's Ashes preparations -- or lack of -- have come under renewed fire after they were well beaten in Brisbane on Sunday to leave them staring down the barrel in the series.

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Benin presidency says still in control despite coup attempt

Benin presidency says still in control despite coup attempt

Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control.

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In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel

In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Berlin's support for Israel during a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem on Sunday before talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia crush England by eight wickets for 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia cruised to an emphatic eight-wicket win over England in the day-night second Ashes Test in Brisbane on Sunday for an ominous 2-0 lead in the series.

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