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Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould

Francis: radical leader who broke the papal mould

Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who forged a more compassionate Catholic Church while stopping short of overhauling centuries-old dogma.

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Oscar stars, Max keeps mum, Sainz alive - Saudi GP talking points

Oscar stars, Max keeps mum, Sainz alive - Saudi GP talking points

Oscar Piastri left Jeddah the new world championship leader after another statement win in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded

Iyer, Kishan win back India contracts as Pant's deal upgraded

Batsmen Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan on Monday returned to India's central contract list after a year's absence, the cricket board said, while wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was promoted to Grade A.

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Inside South Africa's wildlife CSI school helping to catch poachers

Inside South Africa's wildlife CSI school helping to catch poachers

The rhino lay frozen in the sand, its grey legs stiff, glassy eyes open, horn crudely sawed off.

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Nigerian Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti takes a look inward

Nigerian Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti takes a look inward

Sat comfortably in a large chair at the New Afrika Shrine, his family's legendary Nigerian music venue, Femi Kuti was surrounded by history.

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Kim Kardashian: From sex tape to Oval Office via TV and Instagram

Kim Kardashian: From sex tape to Oval Office via TV and Instagram

Billionaire businesswoman, high priestess of social media, Oval Office invitee, effortless siren, mother of four: Kim Kardashian has mastered the 21st century like no one else.

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Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win

Thunder crush Grizzlies as Celtics, Cavs and Warriors win

Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 in the most lopsided game-one win in NBA playoff history on Sunday as reigning champions Boston, Cleveland and Golden State opened the post-season with victories.

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Vance heads to India for tough talks on trade

Vance heads to India for tough talks on trade

US Vice President JD Vance begins a four-day visit to India on Monday as New Delhi looks to seal an early trade deal and stave off punishing US tariffs.

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'Grandpa robbers' go on trial for Kardashian heist in Paris

'Grandpa robbers' go on trial for Kardashian heist in Paris

A group of suspects nicknamed the "grandpa robbers" goes on trial at the end of April, charged with stealing jewellery worth millions from US reality TV star Kim Kardashian in Paris in 2016.

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Swede Lindblad gets first win in just third LPGA start

Swede Lindblad gets first win in just third LPGA start

Swedish LPGA rookie Ingrid Lindblad kept her cool to hold on to the lead and win the LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club on Sunday for her maiden victory on the tour.

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