Relief, not joy, at low-key Macron election party
At Emmanuel Macron's election party Sunday in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, the atmosphere was restrained, the victory speech short and most people felt relief, rather than a desire to celebrate wildly.
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Top US officials visit Kyiv as war casts pall over Orthodox Easter
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were in Kyiv Sunday, Ukraine's presidency said, making the first high-level visit by US officials since Russia invaded its neighbour two months ago, as fierce fighting cast a shadow over Orthodox Easter.
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Last-minute Lucu kicks Bordeaux to Top 14 victory over Montpellier
Maxime Lucu kicked a last-minute penalty as Bordeaux-Begles defeated French Top 14 leaders Montpellier 23-22 on Sunday.
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Barca wobble continues as Rayo win puts Real Madrid on brink of title
Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, handing Real Madrid the chance to win La Liga if they draw at home to Espanyol next weekend.
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France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle
French President Emmanuel Macron won re-election on Sunday, convincingly defeating his rival Marine Le Pen and prompting a wave of relief in Europe that the far-right had been kept out of power.
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Top US officials to visit Kyiv as war casts pall over Orthodox Easter
The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were set on Sunday to make their first wartime visits to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine two months ago, with fierce fighting casting a long shadow over Orthodox Easter.
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Bucks push Bulls to the brink in NBA playoffs
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered game highs of 32 points and 17 rebounds to lead the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks over Chicago 119-95 on Sunday in the NBA playoffs.
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Le Pen calls French election loss a 'brilliant victory'
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen hailed her score in presidential elections on Sunday as a "brilliant victory", despite her projected defeat to Emmanuel Macron.
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Nigerian oil blast kills 110
The death toll from an explosion at an illegal refinery in southern Nigeria rose to 110 on Sunday, the emergency services said, as more people died from their injuries.
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Macron: abrasive reformer with chance to leave mark on France
Young, pro-European and unfailingly ambitious, Emmanuel Macron is the first French president to serve a second term in 20 years, giving him a historic opportunity to leave his mark.
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