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At least 22 dead after India boat capsizes

Malappuram (India) (AFP) - At least 22 people died when a tourist boat capsized in India, officials said Monday, with many of those on board thought to be children.

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Thailand chokes on pollution but greens struggle to be heard in election

Bangkok (AFP) - Trudging along Bangkok's hot and dusty streets, green candidates struggle to canvass support ahead of Thailand's election, with record-breaking pollution failing to spur anything more than political hot air.

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Most Asian markets rise after strong US jobs, rebound in banks

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Monday, tracking a rally on Wall Street fuelled by a strong rebound in US regional banks and forecast-beating jobs data that eased fears over a recession in the world's top economy.

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Hong Kong's bamboo scaffolders preserve ancient technique

Hong Kong (AFP) - Mo Jia Yu wraps his legs around a pole to balance high above the ground and secure a joint, a skill he must master to become a bamboo scaffolder in Hong Kong.

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Sydney Opera House in row over coronation snub

Sydney (AFP) - A royal row has erupted in Australia over a decision to scrap the lighting-up of the Sydney Opera House in honour of King Charles III's coronation.

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Rising star Giddey named in NBA-packed Australia World Cup squad

Sydney (AFP) - Ten NBA players including veteran Patty Mills and rising star Josh Giddey were named Monday in an extended Australian squad for the World Cup, but the Brooklyn Nets' Ben Simmons was again missing.

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Miami Grand Prix considers switch to night race

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - The Miami Grand Prix is considering a switch to becoming a night race, Tom Garfinkel, the event's managing partner, said on Sunday.

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Madrid's cup king Rodrygo aiming to punish Man City again

Madrid (AFP) - Rodrygo Goes's two goals earned Real Madrid the Copa del Rey and highlighted his taste for the big occasion, but Champions League semi-final opponents Manchester City need no reminder of that.

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Alonso admits watching Miami action on TV mid-race

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - You might think that Formula One drivers powering around a track at average speeds of around 220 kph (136 mph) would have their eyes fixed solely on the road ahead and their rivals.

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Man City turn to Haaland as difference maker on Madrid revenge mission

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) - As Manchester City plot a revenge mission against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals they can draw confidence from the presence of Erling Haaland as the major difference from when the sides met 12 months ago.

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The 'water cops' of Las Vegas make city a model in drought-hit US

Las Vegas (AFP) - Known around the world as an oasis of overindulgence, the desert city of Las Vegas has emerged as a surprising model of austerity and prudence when it comes to water.

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F1 drivers unimpressed by American style intros in Miami

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - The American organizers of Formula One's Miami Grand Prix went all-in on a showbiz style introduction of competitors before Sunday's race but the drivers were left far from impressed by the razmataz.

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Mercedes and Ferrari have 'under-delivered' says Red Bull's Horner

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - Team principal Christian Horner said Red Bull's total dominance of Formula One this season is mainly due to the failings of their rivals Mercedes and Ferrari rather than any big steps forward from his team.

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Thailand women beat Australia to win LPGA International Crown

San Francisco (AFP) - Thailand captured the LPGA International Crown on Sunday, blanking Australia 3-0 in the championship match to complete a near-perfect run in the global team event at Harding Park.

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Harden heroics save Sixers as Philly squares Celtics series

Los Angeles (AFP) - A resurgent James Harden led the way with 42 points and scored a last-gasp three-pointer as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 116-115 in overtime on Sunday to square their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

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At least 27 dead in Peru gold mine fire tragedy

Yanaquihua (Peru) (AFP) - At least 27 workers have died in a fire at a gold mine in a remote area of southern Peru, authorities said Sunday, making it one of the worst mining tragedies in the South American country's recent history.

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Clark captures Wells Fargo crown for first PGA victory

Washington (AFP) - Wyndham Clark outclassed reigning Olympic champion Xander Schauffele in a back-nine battle on Sunday to win the Wells Fargo Championship by four strokes for his first career PGA Tour triumph.

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Alcaraz 'at the door' to world number one after Madrid Open defence

Madrid (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz celebrated "being almost at the door" of becoming the top ranked tennis player in the world again after defending his Madrid Open title on Sunday.

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Troubled PSG beat Troyes to take control of Ligue 1

Paris (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain got their bid for a record 11th French league title back on track by beating Troyes 3-1 on Sunday after a troubled week for the Qatar-owned club.

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Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins the Miami Grand Prix

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - World champion Max Verstappen powered from ninth on the grid to beat Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez and win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

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At least 7 killed in car ramming outside Texas migrant center

Brownsville (United States) (AFP) - At least seven people were killed Sunday in south Texas and several others injured when a car plowed through a group waiting at a bus stop outside a migrant aid center, police said.

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Stars take centre stage as UK steps up coronation celebrations

Windsor (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Britain revelled in the coronation of King Charles III on Sunday as it staged a star-studded concert watched by 20,000 people at Windsor Castle and millions more across the country and world.

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Tsunoda wins Japan's first gold of judo world championships

Doha (AFP) - Natsumi Tsunoda won her third successive global title on Sunday as judo superpower Japan collected their first gold medal of the world championships.

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Osimhen sinks Fiorentina at Napoli's Serie A title party

Naples (Italy) (AFP) - Napoli fans hailed the return of their Serie A title-winning heroes on Sunday as Victor Osimhen shot Napoli to a 1-0 win over Fiorentina in their first home match since being crowned kings of Italy for the first time in 33 years.

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De Gea blunder against West Ham costs Man Utd dear

London (AFP) - David De Gea made a huge goalkeeping howler as Manchester United suffered a 1-0 defeat at West Ham on Sunday that threatens to send their season into a tailspin.

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