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Ex-F1 race director Masi reveals death threats, 'vile' abuse

Ex-F1 race director Masi reveals death threats, 'vile' abuse

Axed Formula One race director Michael Masi Sunday revealed he was bombarded with "vile" abuse and death threats after his stunning call that cost Lewis Hamilton an eighth world title.

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Guatemalan corruption at one of 'worst' levels, says ombudsman

Guatemalan corruption at one of 'worst' levels, says ombudsman

Corruption in Guatemala is at unprecedented levels under an "authoritarian" government that punishes prosecutors and judges investigating organized crime, the country's ombudsman told AFP in an interview.

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Pro-democracy petition garners 500,000 signatures in Brazil

Pro-democracy petition garners 500,000 signatures in Brazil

More than half a million people have signed a petition in "defense of democracy" in Brazil in response to President Jair Bolsonaro's attacks on public institutions and the electoral system.

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Australian swim star McKeon, New Zealand cyclists dazzle at Commonwealths

Australian swim star McKeon, New Zealand cyclists dazzle at Commonwealths

Emma McKeon needs just one more title to break the record for most Australian Commonwealth Games golds after yet another win in the pool on Saturday as New Zealand dominated on the cycling track.

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Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine's frontline Donetsk

Zelensky urges evacuation of Ukraine's frontline Donetsk

Ukraine's president urged civilians on Saturday to evacuate the frontline Donetsk region, the scene of fierce clashes with the Russian military, as Kyiv called on the Red Cross and UN to gain access to its soldiers being held by Moscow's forces.

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McKeon equals Australian Commonwealth gold record

McKeon equals Australian Commonwealth gold record

Emma McKeon equalled Australia's all-time record of 10 Commonwealth gold medals on Saturday as Scotland's Duncan Scott avenged his Olympic freestyle defeat at the hands of his friend Tom Dean.

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Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon revenge mission over Sinner in Umag final

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon revenge mission over Sinner in Umag final

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a worrying ankle injury scare to beat Giulio Zeppieri and set-up an Umag final showdown against Jannik Sinner, the man who ended his Wimbledon hopes.

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Chinese booster rocket makes uncontrolled return to Earth: US officials

Chinese booster rocket makes uncontrolled return to Earth: US officials

A Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, US Defense Department officials said, as they chided Beijing for not sharing information on the potentially hazardous object's descent.

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Paul eyes Olympic glory after Commonwealth cycling gold for Trinidad and Tobago

Paul eyes Olympic glory after Commonwealth cycling gold for Trinidad and Tobago

"Impossible is Nothing" is Nicholas Paul's mantra and on Saturday he turned his words into deeds by winning Trinidad and Tobago's first Commonwealth Games cycling gold since 1966.

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Mane opens Bayern account in German Super Cup triumph

Mane opens Bayern account in German Super Cup triumph

Sadio Mane opened his competitive goal-scoring account for Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions defeated Leipzig 5-3 to capture the German Super Cup for a 10th time on Saturday.

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