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Bublik wins first clay title in Gstaad

Bublik wins first clay title in Gstaad

Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik battled past Argentine Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the Gstaad final on Sunday to clinch his first career clay-court title.

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Western aid cuts cede ground to China in Southeast Asia: study

Western aid cuts cede ground to China in Southeast Asia: study

China is set to expand its influence over Southeast Asia's development as the Trump administration and other Western donors slash aid, a study by an Australian think tank said Sunday.

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Fury targets third fight against undisputed heavyweight champion Usyk

Fury targets third fight against undisputed heavyweight champion Usyk

Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk "knows" he is the only fighter who can beat him after the Ukrainian crushed Daniel Dubois to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

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Coach Erasmus calls time on mass Springbok experiments

Coach Erasmus calls time on mass Springbok experiments

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus says mass Springbok experiments will end when he names a 36-man squad on Tuesday for two Rugby Championship Tests against Australia during August.

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Solberg secures first WRC win in Estonia

Solberg secures first WRC win in Estonia

Sweden's Oliver Solberg followed in his world champion father's footsteps as he claimed his first WRC victory in the Rally of Estonia on Sunday.

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Hong Kong hit by strong winds, heavy rain as Typhoon Wipha skirts past

Hong Kong hit by strong winds, heavy rain as Typhoon Wipha skirts past

Hong Kong was battered by strong winds and heavy rain on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha skirted along China's southern coast, with fallen trees and collapsed scaffolding spotted across the city.

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Shi beats Lanier to win Japan Open badminton title

Shi beats Lanier to win Japan Open badminton title

China's former badminton world number one Shi Yuqi won the Japan Open title on Sunday, beating French defending champion Alex Lanier 21-17, 21-15 in the final.

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Manila crowd cheers Pacquiao comeback, draw and all

Manila crowd cheers Pacquiao comeback, draw and all

The crowd inside the Manila college gym on Sunday roared with every flurry that Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao landed in Las Vegas, then groaned collectively when a draw was announced at the end of 12 hard-fought rounds.

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South Korea rain death toll rises to 14: government

South Korea rain death toll rises to 14: government

At least two people were killed during heavy downpours in South Korea Sunday, the interior ministry said, bringing the death toll to 14 from torrential rains this week.

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Pacquiao held to draw by Barrios in world title return

Pacquiao held to draw by Barrios in world title return

Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a fairytale return to boxing at the age of 46 ended in disappointment on Saturday, as the Filipino icon was held to a draw by defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.

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