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Vietnam flood death toll rises to 90

Vietnam flood death toll rises to 90

The death toll from major flooding in Vietnam has risen to 90, with 12 people still missing, the environment ministry said Sunday, after days of heavy rain and landslides.

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Harden's 55 leads Clippers win as Pistons streak hits 12

Harden's 55 leads Clippers win as Pistons streak hits 12

James Harden scored a Los Angeles Clippers-record 55 points in a 131-116 NBA victory at Charlotte on Saturday while the Detroit Pistons stretched their win streak to 12 games by beating Milwaukee 129-116.

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Kim's first top-10 in 14 years as Ballester wins maiden pro title

Kim's first top-10 in 14 years as Ballester wins maiden pro title

Anthony Kim recorded his first top-10 in 14 years as Spanish youngster Josele Ballester won his maiden professional title at the Asian Tour's Saudi International.

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Gotham crowned NWSL champions after Lavelle breaks Spirit

Gotham crowned NWSL champions after Lavelle breaks Spirit

US international Rose Lavelle scored the winner as Gotham FC upset the Washington Spirit 1-0 to claim their second NWSL championship in three seasons on Saturday.

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Head shapes up as solution for Australia's opening woes

Head shapes up as solution for Australia's opening woes

Travis Head may have batted himself into a permanent role as Australian opener after his swashbuckling 123 against England, casting doubt on the future of an ageing Usman Khawaja.

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Tomorrowland bets on Chinese dance music fans with first indoor event

Tomorrowland bets on Chinese dance music fans with first indoor event

"Are you ready Shanghai?!" screamed the DJ, his glowing booth nestled at the heart of a huge intricate structure of pulsating colour and sound.

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England slammed as 'brainless' after first Ashes Test capitulation

England slammed as 'brainless' after first Ashes Test capitulation

A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.

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Slovenia to hold new vote on contested assisted dying law

Slovenia to hold new vote on contested assisted dying law

Slovenia holds a new referendum Sunday on whether a law legalising assisted dying will be enforced or suspended after critics mounted a campaign against the legislation.

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'Beer tastes better' for Eramsus after win over Irish

'Beer tastes better' for Eramsus after win over Irish

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his "beer tasted better" after the Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in a Test where the hosts were reduced to 12 men on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.

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No.1 Jeeno leads by six at LPGA Tour Championship

No.1 Jeeno leads by six at LPGA Tour Championship

Thailand's top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul surged to a six-stroke lead after Saturday's third round of the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship, firing an eight-under-par 64.

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