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Slovenia PM claims election win as results show neck and neck finish
Slovenia PM claims election win as results show neck and neck finish

Slovenia's incumbent liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob on Sunday claimed victory in parliamentary elections, even as official results showed a neck-and-neck finish with the conservatives of Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa.

March 22, 2026

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England's Fitzpatrick birdies 18th to win PGA Valspar title
England's Fitzpatrick birdies 18th to win PGA Valspar title

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick sank a 14-foot birdie putt on Sunday's final hole to win the US PGA Tour Valspar Championship, defeating American David Lipsky by one stroke.

March 22, 2026

Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race
Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race

As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question.

March 22, 2026

Leftists win mayoral elections in Paris and Marseille
Leftists win mayoral elections in Paris and Marseille

France's two top cities look set to remain under leftist control after mayoral elections on Sunday, exit polls suggested, with the Socialists extending their quarter-century rule in Paris and the far right losing in Marseille.

March 22, 2026

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Slovenia liberals, conservatives in neck and neck race
Slovenia liberals, conservatives in neck and neck race

The liberals of Slovenia's incumbent Prime Minister Robert Golob were running neck and neck with the conservatives of Donald Trump admirer Janez Jansa in Sunday's parliamentary vote, according to an almost complete vote count.

March 22, 2026

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Hodgkinson storms to world indoor 800m gold
Hodgkinson storms to world indoor 800m gold

Keely Hodgkinson won a first world indoor title on Sunday thanks to a commanding performance in the women's 800m in Torun, Poland.

March 22, 2026