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Attacks in Mali: What we know
Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking
Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking

Enzo Fernandez fired Chelsea into the FA Cup final against Manchester City as the Argentine sealed a 1-0 win against Leeds in the Blues' first match after Liam Rosenior's sacking.

April 26, 2026

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Colombia road bombing death toll rises to 19
Colombia road bombing death toll rises to 19

Colombia's forensic institute said Sunday it was examining 19 bodies after a massive roadway explosion the day before, which authorities have blamed on an armed group ahead of next month's elections.

April 26, 2026

Stuttgart stumble against Bremen in top-four race
Stuttgart stumble against Bremen in top-four race

Stuttgart were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Werder Bremen on Sunday, denting their hopes of a return to the Champions League.

April 26, 2026

Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said Sunday he would join forces with former premier Naftali Bennett ahead of this year's elections, in a move aimed at unseating incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu.

April 26, 2026

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Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege
Pogacar beats teen Seixas to win 4th Liege-Bastogne-Liege

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a third straight Liege-Bastogne-Liege on Sunday after a thrilling battle with teenage French sensation Paul Seixas.

April 26, 2026

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Mali defence minister killed, fresh fighting between army and rebels
Mali defence minister killed, fresh fighting between army and rebels

Mali's defence minister died after an attack on his house, his family said Sunday, as the army fought a second day of battles with jihadist fighters and separatist rebels near the capital Bamako and other cities, putting the Sahel nation's ruling junta under severe pressure.

April 26, 2026