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In uncertain US election, two prestige papers refuse to pick sides

In uncertain US election, two prestige papers refuse to pick sides

Days ahead of a close presidential election, two of the most prestigious liberal American newspapers have declined to give their usual endorsements to the Democratic Party candidate, sparking furious reactions.

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England's Slade eager to face New Zealand after Exeter return

England's Slade eager to face New Zealand after Exeter return

England centre Henry Slade set his sights on playing against New Zealand in next week's November international opener at Twickenham after making a comeback from shoulder surgery on Sunday.

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'Venom' still kills, topping N.American box office

'Venom' still kills, topping N.American box office

The new Columbia/Marvel superhero film "Venom: The Last Dance" failed to match the openings of the series' two previous episodes but still easily topped the North American box office with ticket sales estimated at $51 million, industry watchers said.

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Conservatives top Bulgarian elections but fall short of majority

Conservatives top Bulgarian elections but fall short of majority

The party of conservative former premier Boyko Borisov once again came first in Bulgaria's general elections, exit polls showed on Sunday, but fell short of a majority that would put an end to the country's political turmoil.

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Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten

Liverpool hold Arsenal in Premier League title clash, Man Utd beaten

Mohamed Salah's equaliser salvaged Liverpool a 2-2 draw at Premier League title rivals Arsenal on Sunday, while Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag suffered another damaging defeat at West Ham.

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Chelsea's Palmer reminds Maresca of Blues favourite Zola

Chelsea's Palmer reminds Maresca of Blues favourite Zola

Enzo Maresca compared Chelsea crowd-pleaser Cole Palmer to former Stamford Bridge star Gianfranco Zola after the England midfielder's match-winning goal in a 2-1 victory at home to Newcastle on Sunday.

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Bayern thump Bochum to retake Bundesliga top spot

Bayern thump Bochum to retake Bundesliga top spot

Bayern Munich bounced back from Wednesday's Champions League drubbing in Barcelona, thumping rock-bottom Bochum 5-0 away to return to the Bundesliga summit on Sunday.

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Salah strikes late as Liverpool snatch draw at title rivals Arsenal

Salah strikes late as Liverpool snatch draw at title rivals Arsenal

Mohamed Salah rescued Liverpool as the Egypt star's late equaliser earned a pulsating 2-2 draw against title rivals Arsenal on Sunday.

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Georgia opposition calls election results protests as president accuses Russia

Georgia opposition calls election results protests as president accuses Russia

The Georgian opposition on Sunday called for protests and the European Union demanded an investigation into "irregularities" after a disputed legislative vote that showed a win for the ruling party accused of moving towards Russia's orbit.

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Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce in hope of full ceasefire

Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce in hope of full ceasefire

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Sunday a proposed two-day truce and limited hostage exchange in Gaza aimed at securing "a complete ceasefire" after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

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