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'It has to stop': runners protest women's murders in S.Africa district

Rosenior abused but guides Paris FC past old club Strasbourg

Fire erupts near Riyadh airport as Houthis claim strikes

Seven-try Lyon beat Pau, climb to Top 14 summit

Cuba works to restore power after another blackout

Brighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta

England thrash Sri Lanka again to return to top of T20 rankings

Thousands protest inaction over climate crisis in Switzerland

Arsenal thrashed by Brighton, sorry Spurs lose again

CNN, MS NOW, Politico denied access to White House grounds

Carapaz out of cycling world championships

South Korea, Austria qualify for Davis Cup finals

'Fragile' Tottenham beaten by Aston Villa despite late rally

CNN, MS NOW denied access to White House grounds

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Striking UK nurses say walkouts over pay 'last resort'

UK nurses are set to walk out on strike for the first time in their union's 106-year history this week, insisting they are taking action as a "last resort".

Croatia v Argentina: Keys to the World Cup semi-final

Croatia and Argentina face each other on Tuesday at the Lusail Stadium with a place in the World Cup final at stake.

Argentina revel in 'home' support at World Cup

Lionel Messi and Argentina's bid for a third World Cup crown is being boosted by hordes of travelling fans that have transformed each of their matches in Qatar into virtual home games.

Bounou takes long and winding road to Morocco stardom

Yassine Bounou has learned to be patient in his career, but the Morocco goalkeeper with a show-stopping nickname is proving he more than belongs on the big stage at this World Cup.

Modric and Croatia stand between Messi and World Cup final

Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup dream remains alive but an indefatigable Croatia side inspired by the enduring brilliance of Luka Modric stands in their way in Tuesday's semi-final in Doha.

ECB mulls rate hike slowdown on 'peak inflation' hopes

Growing hopes that the eurozone's red-hot inflation is nearing its peak could prompt European Central Bank policymakers to opt for a smaller rate hike on Thursday, observers said.

Blind surfer Matt Formston: conquering the world's biggest waves

Matt Formston proudly shows off a photo of him surfing a liquid mountain off the Portuguese coast, where some of the biggest waves on the planet crash to shore. No matter that he can't see it because he is blind.

Golden Globes to unveil nominations as censured awards eye comeback

Boycotted by A-listers and studios last year, the Golden Globes will attempt to rebuild their reputation as one of Hollywood's top award shows with organizers unveiling this year's nominees on Monday.

Inspired by Morocco World Cup run, Laklalech takes LPGA spot

Inspired by her homeland's historic run at the World Cup, Moroccan golfer Ines Laklalech earned a place on the 2023 LPGA Tour after an eight-round qualifying tournament ended Sunday.

Two killed in Peru as protests spread against new president

Protests against Peru's new government turned deadly on Sunday, with two people killed as police clashed with angry demonstrators calling for a national strike, fresh elections and the release of detained former president Pedro Castillo.

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