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Myanmar port city cut off after deadly Cyclone Mocha

Kyauktaw (Myanmar) (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people in a major Myanmar port city were cut off from contact on Monday after a deadly cyclone tore through the west of the country and neighbouring Bangladesh.

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Markets mostly up as focus turns to US debt talks

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian and European markets mostly rose Monday as investors kept an eye on the talks to raise the US debt limit to avert a "catastrophic" default.

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'Godfather of Poker' Doyle Brunson dies at 89

Los Angeles (AFP) - Two-time world poker champion Doyle Brunson has died at the age of 89, his family said Sunday.

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Thai opposition claims victory as voters reject army-backed parties

Bangkok (AFP) - Thailand's progressive Move Forward Party claimed victory in the country's election Monday after a stunning result that decimated military-backed parties, which have ruled the kingdom for nearly a decade.

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Japan boyband agency apologises over sex abuse allegations

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's top boyband agency has issued an apology over sexual assault allegations against its late founder Johnny Kitagawa, with fans demanding Monday that the firm "fully investigate" the matter.

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Myanmar port city cut off in Cyclone Mocha aftermath

Kyauktaw (Myanmar) (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people in a major Myanmar port city were cut off from contact on Monday after a cyclone tore through the west of the country and neighbouring Bangladesh.

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Australian spin king Lyon warns England over Ashes boundary ploy

Sydney (AFP) - Australian spin king Nathan Lyon dismissed concerns Monday that England could use short boundaries for the upcoming Ashes to supercharge their attacking "Bazball" strategy, saying it worked both ways.

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A month into Sudan's brutal war, no end in sight

Khartoum (AFP) - One month since Sudan's conflict erupted, its capital is a desolate war zone where terrorised families huddle at home as gun battles rage, while the western Darfur region has descended into deadly chaos.

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Zelensky shores up weapons pledges as EU honours Ukraine fight

Paris (AFP) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky secured fresh promises of military aid during weekend visits to France and Germany to boost his nation's weapons stockpile ahead of a widely expected counter-offensive against Russia.

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Unbreakable defence, Lewandowski's fast start: How Barca won La Liga

Barcelona (AFP) - Barcelona secured the Spanish La Liga title for the first time since 2019 on Sunday.

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Lukaku back to best as Inter eye Champions League final

Milan (AFP) - Romelu Lukaku's return to sparkling form has given Inter Milan an extra weapon ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final decider with AC Milan.

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Thais vote overwhelmingly for democracy parties, reject military

Bangkok (AFP) - Thai voters have delivered a clear rejection of nearly a decade of military-aligned rule, election results showed Monday, backing two pro-democracy opposition parties.

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Young team pull Indonesian football back from tragedy and humiliation

Phnom Penh (AFP) - Indonesia's men can restore pride to the country's football when they contest a major regional final Tuesday, following a deadly stadium disaster and humiliation at losing the right to host the U-20 World Cup.

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Asian markets struggle as focus turns to US debt talks

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly fell Monday as investors kept a wary eye on the talks to raise the US debt limit to avert a "catastrophic" default.

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Australia women's rugby skipper retires after glittering career

Sydney (AFP) - Australia's women's rugby union captain Shannon Parry announced her retirement Monday after a long career that saw her play in four World Cups and win Olympic gold.

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France promises Zelensky weapons after EU honours Ukraine fight 'for Europe'

Paris (AFP) - France on Monday promised Ukraine dozens more light tanks and armoured vehicles after President Emmanuel Macron met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris as Kyiv readies for a widely expected counter-offensive.

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Johnson lifts LIV Tulsa trophy on eve of PGA Championship

Los Angeles (AFP) - Two-time major champion Dustin Johnson nabbed his second LIV Golf title Sunday, edging Cameron Smith and Branden Grace in a playoff at Cedar Ridge Country Club near Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Turkey braces for momentous runoff after election drama

Ankara (AFP) - Turkey braced Monday for its first election runoff after a night of high drama showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan edging ahead of his secular rival but failing to secure a first-round win.

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Ko defeats Lee in playoff to win LPGA's Founders Cup

New York (AFP) - South Korean Ko Jin-young won the LPGA's Founders Cup for the third time on Sunday, clinching a playoff victory over Australia's Minjee Lee in Clifton, New Jersey.

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Australian Test summer to start later than usual

Sydney (AFP) - Perth Stadium will host Australia's first Test of the 2023-24 summer in mid-December against Pakistan in one of the latest starts to their home season in decades, the schedule unveiled Monday showed.

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Biden 'optimistic' on debt talks with Republicans as default looms

Rehoboth Beach (United States) (AFP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday he remains "optimistic" about finding an agreement with his Republican opponents to raise the US debt limit and avoid a default, which his administration warned would cause "catastrophic" consequences.

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Barcelona earn La Liga title with Espanyol rout

Barcelona (AFP) - Barcelona won La Liga for the first time since 2019 by thrashing Espanyol 4-2 on Sunday, wrestling the title back from rivals Real Madrid.

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Tatum propels Celtics to game 7 win over Sixers for Eastern Conference finals berth

Los Angeles (AFP) - Jayson Tatum poured in an historic 51 points on Sunday to lead the Boston Celtics to a 112-88 game-seven victory over the Philadelphia 76ers and into the NBA Eastern Conference finals.

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Australia's Day gets first PGA Tour win in five years

Washington (AFP) - Australian Jason Day clinched his first PGA Tour victory in over five years on Sunday, winning the Byron Nelson tournament with a nine-under-part 62 at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas.

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Erdogan vs Kilicdaroglu: Two visions of Turkey's future

Istanbul (AFP) - One embraces chaos and glorifies Turkey's Islamic past.The other promises the badly divided country a slightly calmer and more prosperous future.

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