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.

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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.

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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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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.

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WhatsApp accuses Russia of attempt to block app

Moscow has been trying to nudge Russians to use a more tightly controlled domestic online service.

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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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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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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.

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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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England coach Tuchel extends contract through to Euro 2028

England football coach Thomas Tuchel had his contract extended until Euro 2028.

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 .

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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Thomas Frank sacked by Spurs after Newcastle defeat

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge following a 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle

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Super Bowl, Bad Bunny halftime show shy of ratings record

The Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots -- and Bad Bunny's hyped halftime show -- fell short of broadcast ratings records

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20 killed as powerful cyclone batters Madagascar

A cyclone packing violent winds killed at least 20 people as it struck Madagascar, toppling houses and causing major flooding, the Indian Ocean island's disaster authority said Wednesday.

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Real Madrid, UEFA reach 'agreement' over Super League dispute

The European Super League saga drew towards an end as Real Madrid, and UEFA announced on Wednesday an agreement to help resolve their legal dispute.

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Nine killed in Canada mass shooting targeting school, residence

A total of 27 people were wounded, including two with serious injuries and 25 others who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement.

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'Overloading' may have led to deadly Philippine ferry sinking

Philippine authorities said that a ferry may have been overloaded when it sank in the country's south last month, killing dozens of people who received no warning from the ship's crew.

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Mudavadi to visit Russia over forced conscripts in Ukraine

Ukraine's foreign minister said in November that more than 1,400 citizens from 36 African countries had been identified among the Russian ranks.

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Bangladesh to vote on democratic reform charter

Bangladesh votes on Thursday in the first parliamentary elections since a 2024 uprising ended Sheikh Hasina's rule -- and also holds a landmark referendum for sweeping democratic reforms.

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Netanyahu to push Trump on Iran missiles in White House talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will push Donald Trump on Wednesday to take a tougher stance in nuclear talks with Iran, after rushing to Washington to stiffen the US president's resolve.

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Instagram boss Mosseri to testify in social media addiction trial

The civil trial in California state court centers on allegations that a 20-year-old woman, identified as Kaley G.M., suffered severe mental harm after becoming addicted to social media as a child.

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Zimbabwe cabinet agrees plan to extend president's term to 2030

Zimbabwe's cabinet on Tuesday approved sweeping changes to the constitution as part of a bid to extend 83-year-old President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term till 2030, angering opposition figures.

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9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence

A shooter killed nine people and injured dozens more at a secondary school and residence in a remote part of western Canada on Tuesday, before the suspect took their own life.

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Dutch brewer Heineken to cut up to 6,000 jobs

Under pressure, Dutch brewer Heineken said Wednesday that it would scrap up to 6,000 jobs as it faces what it called "challenging market conditions," with beer volumes down compared to last year.

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Iran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threat

Iran's president vowed on Wednesday that the Islamic republic would not bow to outside aggression, as it marked the anniversary of the 1979 revolution.

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