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Harmer stars as South Africa bowl out India for 93 to win Test

Harmer stars as South Africa bowl out India for 93 to win Test

Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday.

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China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple

China authorities approve arrest of ex-abbot of Shaolin Temple

Local authorities in China said Sunday they had approved the arrest of the former head of the Shaolin Temple, known as the birthplace of kung fu, over suspicion of embezzlement.

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India, without Gill, 10-2 at lunch chasing 124 to beat S.Africa

India, without Gill, 10-2 at lunch chasing 124 to beat S.Africa

Quick bowler Marco Jansen ripped out both India openers before lunch Sunday as the hosts stuttered in their chase of 124 to win the first Test after South Africa captain Temba Bavuma's unbeaten 55.

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Bavuma fifty makes India chase 124 in first Test

Bavuma fifty makes India chase 124 in first Test

Skipper Temba Bavuma hit an unbeaten 55 to steer South Africa to 153 all out, leaving India needing a tricky 124 to win the opening Test on Sunday.

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Mitchell ton lifts New Zealand to 269-7 in first Windies ODI

Mitchell ton lifts New Zealand to 269-7 in first Windies ODI

A hobbling Daryl Mitchell struck his seventh one-day international century as New Zealand posted 269-7 Sunday, in the opening game of the three-match series against the West Indies.

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Ex-abbot of China's Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement

Ex-abbot of China's Shaolin Temple arrested for embezzlement

The former head of the Chinese temple known as the birthplace of kung fu has been arrested over suspicion of embezzlement, local authorities said Sunday.

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Doncic scores 41 to propel Lakers to NBA win over Bucks

Doncic scores 41 to propel Lakers to NBA win over Bucks

Luka Doncic scored 41 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 119-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder kept rolling.

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Colombia beats New Zealand 2-1 in friendly clash

Colombia beats New Zealand 2-1 in friendly clash

Colombia, fueled by a debut goal from Gustavo Puerta, defeated New Zealand 2-1 on Saturday in a friendly clash between World Cup-bound teams in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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France's Aymoz wins Skate America men's gold as Tomono falters

France's Aymoz wins Skate America men's gold as Tomono falters

France's Kevin Aymoz snatched the men's title at Skate America on Saturday, winning his first grand prix title with a battling free skate as short program leader Kazuki Tomono faltered.

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Gambling ads target Indonesian Meta users despite ban

Gambling ads target Indonesian Meta users despite ban

Gambling promoters are using deceptive marketing tactics to reach Indonesian users across Meta platforms, despite the company's policies and a government crackdown on the illegal practice.

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