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Endrick scores hat-trick to fire Lyon to thumping Ligue 1 win
Second death in Minneapolis crackdown heaps pressure on Trump
Second death in Minneapolis crackdown heaps pressure on Trump

The Trump administration faced intensifying pressure Sunday over its mass immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, after federal agents shot dead a second US citizen and graphic cell phone footage again contradicted officials' immediate description of the incident.

January 25, 2026

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Yamal nets stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Yamal nets stunner as Barca beat Oviedo to reclaim top spot

Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort.

January 25, 2026

What is Russia's 'shadow fleet' and how does it work?
What is Russia's 'shadow fleet' and how does it work?

France's interception of an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's "shadow fleet" draws attention to how the vessels allegedly operate in order to escape Western sanctions.

January 25, 2026

Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand
Bowlers, Abhishek fire India to T20 series win over New Zealand

Inspired bowling and a 14-ball fifty by opener Abhishek Sharma led India to a crushing eight-wicket series-clinching win over New Zealand in the third T20 international on Sunday.

January 25, 2026

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Senegal goal hero admits  AFCON final walk-off was 'a mistake'
Senegal goal hero admits AFCON final walk-off was 'a mistake'

Senegal's Pape Gueye opened up about his team's walk off at the Africa Cup of Nations final and Morocco's subsequent missed penalty in an interview on French television on Sunday.

January 25, 2026

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Djokovic, Alcaraz into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars
Djokovic, Alcaraz into Melbourne last eight as next gen roars

Carlos Alcaraz powered into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday and Novak Djokovic joined him without hitting a ball, as the next generation roared.

January 25, 2026