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Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim set for Manchester United job: reports

Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim set for Manchester United job: reports

Manchester United are holding talks with Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim to become their new manager after sacking Erik ten Hag on Monday, according to multiple reports.

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Retiring Popp signs off as Germany's first female football superstar

Retiring Popp signs off as Germany's first female football superstar

Retiring Germany striker Alexandra Popp signed off with tears in her eyes in Duisburg on Monday, saying goodbye as the country's first true women's football superstar.

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Chopin waltz unearthed after 200 years

Chopin waltz unearthed after 200 years

An unknown waltz by Chopin, written nearly 200 years ago, has been discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York.

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England's Freeman keen to make 'life a misery' for All Blacks' Reece

England's Freeman keen to make 'life a misery' for All Blacks' Reece

Tommy Freeman hopes to leave a lasting impression upon Sevu Reece when England face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Serie A strugglers Genoa sign Mario Balotelli

Serie A strugglers Genoa sign Mario Balotelli

Injury-hit Italian Serie A side Genoa announced the signing of former Italy striker Mario Balotelli on Monday.

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German citizen's execution by Iran 'extrajudicial killing of hostage': NGO

German citizen's execution by Iran 'extrajudicial killing of hostage': NGO

The execution of German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd by Iran is an extrajudicial killing of a "hostage" who was abducted by the Iranian authorities abroad, an NGO said on Monday.

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Trump team on defensive over racist rhetoric

Trump team on defensive over racist rhetoric

Donald Trump was struggling Monday to contain a fierce backlash to racist rhetoric targeting Puerto Ricans at his weekend rally, just eight days ahead of a presidential election that could be determined by the Latino vote.

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Israel to pursue new talks on Gaza hostage deal

Israel to pursue new talks on Gaza hostage deal

Israel said Monday it had discussed with international mediators the outline of proposed talks with Hamas on a deal to release Israeli hostages held in Gaza, as its forces pounded both Lebanon and the Palestinian territory.

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El Salvador troops target gangs in large-scale operation

El Salvador troops target gangs in large-scale operation

Around 2,500 soldiers and police surrounded a neighborhood on the outskirts of El Salvador's capital Monday for a high-profile operation as part of President Nayib Bukele's crackdown on gangs.

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North Korea sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia, US says

North Korea sent 10,000 troops to train in Russia, US says

North Korea has sent some 10,000 troops to train in Russia, Washington said Monday tripling its estimate and prompting NATO as well as EU warnings of a dangerous expansion of the Ukraine war.

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