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Haaland breaks Brentford's resistance as Man City close on Liverpool

Haaland breaks Brentford's resistance as Man City close on Liverpool

Erling Haaland took Manchester City to within one point of Premier League leaders Liverpool but the champions were made to sweat for a 1-0 win over Brentford on Tuesday.

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Moscow court upholds detention of US journalist, Russian-American arrested

Moscow court upholds detention of US journalist, Russian-American arrested

A Moscow court on Tuesday said jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich would remain in pre-trial detention until at least March 30, ensuring he will spend at least a year behind bars, as a dual citizen was separately arrested in Russia.

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Two charged with murder over Super Bowl parade shooting

Two charged with murder over Super Bowl parade shooting

Two men have been charged with murder over the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade which left one person dead and 22 wounded, officials said Tuesday.

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Critics slam Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are 'children'

Critics slam Alabama court ruling that frozen embryos are 'children'

The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled that frozen embryos outside the womb are children, drawing criticism from the leading US infertility association which called the decision a "terrifying development."

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Musk says patient moves cursor with brain implant

Musk says patient moves cursor with brain implant

Elon Musk says the first human patient with a brain implant from his Neuralink startup is able to move a computer mouse with thought.

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Fab four: Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles biopic films

Fab four: Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles biopic films

The fab four are back, with each member of the iconic Beatles to be immortalized in their own big screen biopic, all directed by Sam Mendes, Sony Pictures said on Tuesday.

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Russia, Venezuela to boost cooperation in energy, including nuclear

Russia, Venezuela to boost cooperation in energy, including nuclear

Anti-American allies Russia and Venezuela vowed to boost cooperation in oil and gas production and the "peaceful use of nuclear energy" at a meeting of foreign ministers in Caracas Tuesday.

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Barca boss Xavi wary of Napoli under new coach

Barca boss Xavi wary of Napoli under new coach

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says preparing for Wednesday's Champions League last 16 tie against Napoli has proved tricky with the Italians now under new management.

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South Africa sets stage for May 29 general election

South Africa sets stage for May 29 general election

Three decades after the advent of democracy, South Africa will go to the polls on May 29 for general elections and perhaps the first serious challenge to ANC rule.

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Mexico opposition senator Xochitl Galvez enters presidential race

Mexico opposition senator Xochitl Galvez enters presidential race

Mexican businesswoman and opposition senator Xochitl Galvez, 60, threw her hat in the ring for the presidency Tuesday, setting up a two-woman race with ex-mayor Claudia Sheinbaum of the ruling party.

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