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Benfica's Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho insisted he is capable of saying no to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez as he played down rumours of a return to the Spanish giants on Monday
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Benfica's Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch
X hit by 'international outages', monitors say
Elon Musk-owned social network X was failing to show posts to users in many countries Monday, monitors said, the latest in a series of interruptions.
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X hit by 'international outages', monitors say
Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Hungary for talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday
By 21 hrs ago
Rubio visits Trump's 'friend' Orban ahead of Hungary polls
UN chief renews call for Sudan's 'immediate ceasefire'
"We have been very actively engaged, with the African Union, with the Arab League, with the Quad and with other key actors, in order to put effective pressure for an immediate ceasefire."
By 2 days ago
UN chief renews call for Sudan's 'immediate ceasefire'
At least 46 people killed in fresh Nigeria attacks
A security report seen by AFP said the attackers had used "41 motorcycles, each carrying two or three men".
By 2 days ago
At least 46 people killed in fresh Nigeria attacks
Burkina jihadist attacks on army leave at least 10 dead
A series of jihadist attacks on army detachments in Burkina Faso's north and east this week left at least 10 people dead, security sources told AFP on Sunday.
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Burkina jihadist attacks on army leave at least 10 dead
Palestinians 'extermination' must stop, AU chair Mahmoud says
"In the Middle East, Palestine and the suffering of its people also challenge our consciences. The extermination of this people must stop," said AU chairperson Youssouf.
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Palestinians 'extermination' must stop, AU chair Mahmoud says
European states say Russia's Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin
"The UK, Sweden, France, Germany and The Netherlands are confident that Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a lethal toxin," the countries said im a joint statement.
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European states say Russia's Navalny poisoned with dart frog toxin
One of last Kenya Mau Mau 'forgotten' independence fighters buried
Christopher Njora Muronyo died at the age of 106 in poverty, still carrying three bullets in his body from his time as a Mau Mau rebel against the British in the 1950s.
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One of last Kenya Mau Mau 'forgotten' independence fighters buried
BBC to cut costs by 10 per cent over 'financial pressures'
"In a rapidly changing media market, we continue to face substantial financial pressures," a BBC spokesperson said in a statement.
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BBC to cut costs by 10 per cent over 'financial pressures'
Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing - Hansi Flick
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his players did not work as a team and were taught a lesson in the first half of the 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first leg defeat by Atletico Madrid
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Barca taught 'lesson' in Atletico drubbing - Hansi Flick
Arsenal must block out noise in 'rollercoaster' title race, says Rice
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said his side cannot be distracted by talk of Manchester City closing in at the top of the Premier League after the Gunners were held 1-1 at Brentford
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Arsenal must block out noise in 'rollercoaster' title race, says Rice
Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two further counts of rape.
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Former Arsenal player Partey faces two more rape charges
Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hope
Arsenal missed the chance to extend their Premier League lead to six points as Brentford rattled the Gunners in a 1-1 draw to give Manchester City hope in the title race.
By 4 days ago
Arsenal held by Brentford to offer Man City Premier League title hope
Cyclone in Madagascar kills 38, six missing, 12,000 displaced
The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) said it had recorded 38 deaths, while six people remained missing and at least 374 were injured.
By 4 days ago
Cyclone in Madagascar kills 38, six missing, 12,000 displaced
LeBron James nabs another NBA milestone with triple-double in Lakers win
LeBron James nabbed another NBA record, becoming at 41 the oldest player to record a triple-double as he propelled the Lakers to a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
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LeBron James nabs another NBA milestone with triple-double in Lakers win
Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid career has not got off the ground yet but, fit again after injury, the England right-back could be crucial for the Spanish giants
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Trent return can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid move forward
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Lies, horror, trauma: How Kenyans fell victim to Russia's war recruitment
Young Kenyans lured by fake job offers were trafficked to Russia and forcibly conscripted to fight in Ukraine, leaving many traumatised and scarred by a war not their own.
By 5 days ago
Lies, horror, trauma: How Kenyans fell victim to Russia's war recruitment
WhatsApp accuses Russia of attempt to block app
Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.
By 5 days ago
WhatsApp accuses Russia of attempt to block app
Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after dismal Wolves draw
Nottingham Forest sacked manager Sean Dyche after a dismal home draw with Wolves left them hovering three points above the Premier League relegation zone.
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Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after dismal Wolves draw
Messi out with hamstring strain as Puerto Rico match delayed
Lionel Messi missed practice for Inter Miami on Wednesday with a nagging left hamstring strain that pushed the squad to delay a match in Puerto Rico
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Messi out with hamstring strain as Puerto Rico match delayed
Ratcliffe says 'unpopular' decisions starting to pay off at Man United
Jim Ratcliffe insists the difficult decisions that have made him "unpopular" at Manchester United are starting to pay off.
By 4 days ago
Ratcliffe says 'unpopular' decisions starting to pay off at Man United
At least 21 die in Sudan's Nile boat accident
At least 21 people die by drowning after a boat carrying 30 people sank in the Nile River in northern Sudan; all bodies retrieved from accident scene.
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At least 21 die in Sudan's Nile boat accident
England coach Tuchel extends contract through to Euro 2028
England football coach Thomas Tuchel had his contract extended until Euro 2028.
By 4 days ago
England coach Tuchel extends contract through to Euro 2028
Russia bans Whatsapp for failing to comply with law
Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation.
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Russia bans Whatsapp for failing to comply with law
Anti-racism body slams Man United co-owner for 'disgraceful' immigration comments
A leading British football anti-discrimination body has slammed as "disgraceful" comments by Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claiming the "UK has been colonised by immigrants".
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Anti-racism body slams Man United co-owner for 'disgraceful' immigration comments
Man Utd's Ratcliffe's apologises for 'language' on immigration
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologised Thursday for his "choice of language" after saying the "UK has been colonised by immigrants".
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Man Utd's Ratcliffe's apologises for 'language' on immigration
Two babies found dead in French family's freezer, woman arrested
French police have detained a woman in her fifties after two newborn babies were found dead in a freezer in eastern France.
By 4 days ago
Two babies found dead in French family's freezer, woman arrested
Death toll in Madagascar cyclone rises to 38, 12,000 displaced
The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNRGC) said it had recorded 38 deaths, while six people remained missing and at least 374 were injured.
By 4 days ago
Death toll in Madagascar cyclone rises to 38, 12,000 displaced
Two children killed in Sudan drone strike
The Kordofan region, where deadly drone strikes have intensified, is currently the fiercest battlefield in the war raging since April 2023 between Sudan's regular army and RSF.
By 5 days ago
Two children killed in Sudan drone strike
Zimbabwe opposition accuses government of constitutional 'coup'
Sweeping changes to the constitution accepted by the cabinet Tuesday include extending the presidential term to seven years .
By 5 days ago
Zimbabwe opposition accuses government of constitutional 'coup'
World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA re-sale site
Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have skyrocketed on FIFA's official resale platform, with seats for many matches listed at several times their face value
By 4 days ago
World Cup ticket prices skyrocket on FIFA re-sale site
Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home run
Man City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, as Liverpool inflicted Sunderland's first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Slot.
By 4 days ago
Man City close on Arsenal, Liverpool end Sunderland's unbeaten home run
Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
President Donald Trump's pointman announced the end of an aggressive immigration operation in Minnesota that triggered protests and outrage following the killing of two US citizens.
By 4 days ago
Trump ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Angola proposes new DR Congo ceasefire
Angola has called on the warring sides in eastern DR Congo to respect a ceasefire from next week, as a UN team landed Thursday in a city under the M23 armed group's control for a year.
By 4 days ago
Angola proposes new DR Congo ceasefire
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
Coach Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille "by mutual agreement", the French club said early Wednesday, days after they were thrashed 5-0 by bitter rivals Paris Saint-Germain.
By 6 days ago
De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement'
Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's failure to stay calm under pressure was a "bitter pill" as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.
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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
Carrick frustrated by Man United's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw
Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United's lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.
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Carrick frustrated by Man United's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw
Frank confident of keeping Spurs job despite Newcastle defeat
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank believes he will retain the support of the club's owners despite more calls for the Dane to be sacked after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle.
By 6 days ago
Frank confident of keeping Spurs job despite Newcastle defeat
Four killed in Russian strike on Ukraine
Two one-year-old boys and a two-year-old girl died as a result of an enemy strike on a "private residential house" in the eastern city that sits close to Russia's border.
By 6 days ago
Four killed in Russian strike on Ukraine
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