Saudi reports add to Man Utd takeover intrigue
Saudi Arabia has joined the race to buy Manchester United ahead of Friday's bid deadline, according to a report in Britain's Daily Telegraph, raising the stakes in what could be the most lucrative deal in sports history.
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South Africa name Bavuma as first Black African Test captain
Temba Bavuma was on Friday named the first black African captain of South Africa's Test squad in what Cricket South Africa described as "part of a restructure within the leadership group of the national team".
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Protests hit Lagos over cash crisis
Police fired teargas on Friday to disperse angry protesters in Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, police and residents said, shutting businesses and blocking roads to demonstrate against banknote scarcities.
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'I couldn't betray the people': Iran chess master Khadem
When Iranian chess champion Sara Khadem played in Kazakhstan in December without a hijab in solidarity with the mass protests back home, her life changed dramatically.
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Odermatt wins giant slalom for second world gold
Swiss tyro Marco Odermatt lived up to his pre-championship hype by winning the men's giant slalom in Courchevel on Friday for a second gold of these worlds after also claiming victory in the downhill.
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Speed up support for Ukraine, Zelensky pleads
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world leaders Friday to speed up support at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, as Germany pushed allies to deliver crucial tanks ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.
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Sunak in Belfast talks with amended post-Brexit deal 'imminent'
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held talks near Belfast on Friday with local political parties as reports said an amended deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached imminently.
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Howe happy for Newcastle to irritate Premier League rivals
Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle's Premier League rivals that his club have no qualms about getting under the skin of the top-flight establishment.
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Former Real Madrid coach Zidane says he needs 'a project'
Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says it's time for him to find "a new project".
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Arteta wants fixture protection as Arsenal face quick turnaround
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the Premier League to offer clubs protection from being forced to kick off early on Saturday after playing on Wednesday evening.
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