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Demonstrations against Israel Premier Tech team forced the cancellation of the final stage in Madrid, with protesters overturning barriers and clashing with police. 'The race is over,' race organisers said, as more than 1,000 officers struggled to control the crowds
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Pro-Palestinian protests forced the abandonment of the Vuelta a España cycle race at its finale on Sunday, with Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard declared the winner as police sought to quell demonstrations against the Israeli team's participation.
