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Colombians elect president amid rising drug violence
Colombians elect president amid rising drug violence

Polls started to close Sunday in Colombia's presidential election, a high‑stakes vote that could bring further peace talks with armed groups or a hard‑right military crackdown.

May 31, 2026

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Mensik holds off Rublev to book maiden French Open last-eight spot
Mensik holds off Rublev to book maiden French Open last-eight spot

Jakub Mensik held off a resurgent Andrey Rublev in five sets at the French Open on Sunday to book his first Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.

May 31, 2026

France's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title
France's Boutier rallies to capture LPGA ShopRite title

France's Celine Boutier sank a 35-foot birdie putt at the 14th hole to seize the lead for good on Sunday in winning the 54-hole LPGA ShopRite tournament.

May 31, 2026

Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Briton's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League
Wanyonyi in shock defeat to Briton's Burgin in Rabat Diamond League

Briton Max Burgin stunned Olympic 800 metres champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday while Kenny Bednarek eased to a supremely comfortable 200m win over Letsile Tebogo.

May 31, 2026

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'Stuff you dream of': Kohli steers Bengaluru to second straight IPL crown
'Stuff you dream of': Kohli steers Bengaluru to second straight IPL crown

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 and inspired bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday.

May 31, 2026

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Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev eases into quarters
Swiatek exits French Open, Zverev eases into quarters

Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the top seeds continued to fall at the start of the second week, while Alexander Zverev booked his spot in the quarter-finals.

May 31, 2026