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Israeli forces on Sunday fought "intensive battles" with Hamas militants in southern Gaza, the army said, as the CIA's chief met with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials for ceasefire talks.

The far-right AfD party suffered a narrow electoral defeat on Sunday after huge protests swept across Germany against the anti-immigration group over revelations of debates about mass expulsions of immigrants.

Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt said the Asian Cup debutants had "no limits" after reaching the quarter-finals with a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal promised to do more to meet the demands of angry farmers, as the government mobilised 15,000 police and gendarmes to handle a threatened "siege" of Paris from Monday.

Napoli's deflating Serie A title defence took another depressing turn on Sunday after the depleted champions played out an uneventful goalless draw at Lazio.

Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan celebrated making more history as they stunned the United Arab Emirates on penalties to join Australia in the quarter-finals on Sunday.

Mohamed Bayo headed in a dramatic winner in the eighth minute of injury time as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea 1-0 on Sunday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan booked their place in the quarter-finals with a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over the United Arab Emirates after a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

A video showing renovation work at Egypt's Menkaure pyramid at Giza has triggered social media criticism, with one expert decrying its "absurdity".

A hat-trick from Niclas Fuellkrug powered Borussia Dortmund to a 3-1 win over Bochum on Sunday, sending the home side into the top four of the Bundesliga.

Manchester United survived a major FA Cup scare from Newport County as Antony's first goal this season inspired a dramatic 4-2 victory over the fourth-tier minnows on Sunday.

Liverpool remain in the hunt to send Jurgen Klopp off with a quadruple after beating Norwich 5-2 in the FA Cup on Sunday, with the manager admitting he'd have to be "made of wood" to remain untouched by the affection in which he is held.

Amazon/MGM action picture "The Beekeeper" flew to the top of the North American box office on a slow winter weekend with an estimated take of $7.4 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.

A drone attack on a base in Jordan killed three American troops on Sunday, with President Joe Biden blaming Iran-backed militants and vowing to hold the perpetrators to account.

The dousing of a glass-covered Mona Lisa in pumpkin soup is the latest in a string of cases of priceless artworks being targeted by environmental activists.

Skipper Ben Stokes on Sunday said England's come-from-behind win over India by 28 runs in the opening Test in Hyderabad was his "greatest" as captain.

Ivory Coast interim coach Emerse Fae said his team had "an obligation to give everything" in their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie against reigning champions Senegal on Monday after the hosts avoided a group-stage exit from the tournament by the skin of their teeth.

Israeli forces were engaged Sunday in "intensive battles" in southern Gaza, the army said, as CIA chief William Burns met with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials for ceasefire talks.

Liverpool remain in the hunt to send Jurgen Klopp off with a quadruple after beating Norwich 5-2 to progress to the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.

The Football Association has launched an investigation into the crowd trouble that marred Wolves' FA Cup victory over local rivals West Bromwich Albion after fans fought a bloody battle on Sunday.

India coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said Ollie Pope's counter attack and reverse sweeps against world-class spinners was key to England's victory in the opening Test.

The trial of a Swedish EU diplomat wrapped up in Tehran on Sunday, with Iranian prosecutors seeking the maximum penalty for the man accused of spying for Iran's arch-foe, Israel.

Queen Camilla visited her husband King Charles III again in hospital Sunday, his third day at a central London clinic where he has undergone corrective prostate surgery.

Shock Spanish title challengers Girona returned to the top of La Liga with a 1-0 at Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Spanish opposition parties demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday in a last gasp effort to stop an amnesty for Catalan separatists over their role in a 2007 secession bid.

The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states.

Daniil Medvedev said the Australian Open was the most taxing tournament he has played and losing a Grand Slam final does not get any easier, but he remained upbeat Sunday.

Wolves' FA Cup victory over local rivals West Bromwich Albion was held up as fans fought a bloody battle in the stands on Sunday.

Thierry Neuville produced some of his finest driving in the French Alps to see off Sebastien Ogier and win the opening round of the World Rally Championship in Monte Carlo on Sunday.

Debutant spinner Tom Hartley took seven wickets as England pulled off a dramatic 28-run upset win over India marked by a stellar batting performance by Ollie Pope in the opening Test on Sunday.

Wolves' FA Cup clash with local rivals West Bromwich Albion was suspended on Sunday after fans fought a bloody battle in the stands on Sunday.

Australia set up a tasty Asian Cup quarter-final clash against South Korea or Saudi Arabia with a 4-0 win over a spirited but limited Indonesia on Sunday.