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South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa declares national disaster as floods batter region

South Africa on Sunday declared a national disaster after widespread flooding that destroyed homes and killed dozens, while thousands sought shelter in neighbouring Mozambique.

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Smith's Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Glasgow secure top seeds

Smith's Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Glasgow secure top seeds

Marcus Smith's late penalty secured Harlequins a surprise 27-17 victory away to former two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle on Sunday and a top-two finish in Pool 3, while the French side were eliminated.

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Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held at Wolves

Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held at Wolves

Aston Villa's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle's push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.

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Dybala boosts Roma's Champions League hopes, Fiorentina honour Commisso

Dybala boosts Roma's Champions League hopes, Fiorentina honour Commisso

Paulo Dybala starred for Roma with a goal and an assist Sunday's 2-0 win at Torino which boosted his team's Champions League hopes, as Fiorentina beat Bologna 2-0 to honour deceased owner Rocco Commisso.

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Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held by Wolves

Villa's title bid rocked by Everton loss, Newcastle held by Wolves

Aston Villa's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle's push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' at number one in N.America for fifth straight week

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' at number one in N.America for fifth straight week

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" showed no signs of slowing down, topping the North American box office for the fifth consecutive week over the long holiday weekend, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Smith's penalty sees Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux secure top seeding

Smith's penalty sees Quins eliminate La Rochelle, Bordeaux secure top seeding

Marcus Smith's late penalty secured Harlequins a surprise 27-17 victory away to former two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle on Sunday and a top-two finish in Pool 3.

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Atletico edge Alaves to strengthen Liga top-four hold

Atletico edge Alaves to strengthen Liga top-four hold

Alexander Sorloth's towering header earned Atletico Madrid a narrow 1-0 win over Alaves on Sunday in La Liga, helping them pull level on points with third-placed Villarreal.

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Jeong snatches Union late draw at Stuttgart

Jeong snatches Union late draw at Stuttgart

Union Berlin's Woo-yeong Jeong scored with seven minutes remaining to snatch his side a point in a 1-1 draw at Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

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New Zealand register first ODI series win in India despite Kohli ton

New Zealand register first ODI series win in India despite Kohli ton

New Zealand overcame a valiant 124 by Virat Kohli to down India by 41 runs and seal their first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil on Sunday.

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