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Gunmen open fire at school in Cameroon, killing 6 children

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Six children were killed and at least 13 others seriously injured when unknown gunmen attacked a school in Cameroon's English-speaking region.

At least 18 dead after suicide bomber targets Kabul educational centre

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At least 18 people were killed and 57 others wounded in a suicide bombing outside an educational centre in Afghanistan's capital Kabul.

Trump wades into GERD dispute, tells Sudan that Egypt ’will blow up’ dam

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US President Donald Trump has waded into a dispute between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan over the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, saying ’You can't blame ...

FIFA and IOC praise Brazil legend Pele on his 80th birthday

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Pele won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970, making him the only player to win the competition three times. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all ...

Trumpism may survive, even if Donald Trump loses the US election

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Even if President Donald Trump loses re-election, evidence is growing that his populist, personality-driven movement will continue to dominate the Republican Party, ...

Submarine killer fled Danish prison because of ’deteriorating conditions’

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Danish inventor and convicted murderer Peter Madsen's attempt to escape from prison was triggered by dissatisfaction with his conditions, his lawyer said.

12 killed in visa application stampede at Afghanistan stadium

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At least 12 people were killed, the majority of them women, in a stampede in Afghanistan's eastern province of Nangarhar as tens of thousands of people rushed in ...

UN says crisis-hit Sahel at breaking point as donors pledge $1. 7bn

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The UN says that while donors have pledged $1. 7 billion a broader strategy is needed for the region on the southern rim of the Sahara desert, which is faced with ...

Hunter Biden email leak story may be a Russian plant, says former US spooks

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Emails from a laptop supposedly left by Hunter Biden at a repair shop, suggesting that Joe Biden had used his former position as vice president to enrich his son, ...

Moscow to begin mass vaccinations against Covid-19 in two months - mayor

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Moscow, which has had the highest rate of coronavirus infections in Russia, will begin mass vaccinations against the disease within the next two months, Mayor Sergei ...

Mainz, Stuttgart and Bielefeld demand redistribution of TV revenue

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According to a report, smaller clubs in Germany want a fair redistribution of international television revenue for the current football season.

Marco Reus secures Dortmund win as he attempts injury-free season

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Marco Reus scored his first Bundesliga goal for Borussia Dortmund since February in what was one of the steps in a new attempt to have a regular and injury-free ...

Hulkenberg sees Red Bull as 'best option' as he looks for a F1 seat

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Niko Huelkenberg sees Red Bull team as the best option as he still hopes to return as a regular driver in the upcoming Fomula One season.

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on 'humanitarian ceasefire'

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Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a new "humanitarian ceasefire" to come into force at midnight (2000 GMT) on Saturday, both foreign ministries said.

ICC delegation to hold talks with Sudan over Darfur arrest warrants

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A delegation of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is meeting with officials in Sudan to discuss the arrest warrants currently in place in regards to the Darfur ...

Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of covering up sex abuse

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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Polish bishop following allegations that he failed to act upon reports of sex abuse by priests subordinate to him. ...

Giro d'Italia to go on as planned following negative Covid-19 tests

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Organisers say the Giro d'Italia will go on as planned after additional Covid-19 tests carried out on Thursday and Friday returned negative results.

More coronavirus cases in Serie A at Crotone, Torino and Parma

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Crotone's Romanian striker Denis Dragus has mild Covid-19 symptoms after a positive test for the coronavirus taken ahead of Saturday's league game against visiting ...

In competing townhalls, Trump and Biden differ on coronavirus

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Both candidates were questioned on aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has become a key issue during the campaign and shows the differences and disagreements ...

Gareth Southgate: England have been put in 'unnecessary positions

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England manager Gareth Southgate has said his team are putting themselves in "unnecessary positions off the pitch" after they were reduced to 10 men and beaten by ...

Dominic Calvert-Lewin aims to maintain scoring streak against Liverpool

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As the Reds arrive on Goodison Park this Saturday, they will be wary of in-form striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has notched six goals to become the league's joint ...

Former world number one Murray needs improvement to fight on

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The two-time Wimbledon champion and former men's tennis world number one Andy Murray has admitted an improvement in results is needed if he is to continue his career. ...

Lionel Messi yet to find his place as Barcelona face Getafe test

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Lionel Messi's aborted escape from Barcelona was the big summer transfer saga but the Argentine was quick to acknowledge that while he wanted to walk away, he must ...

Portugal win without Cristiano Ronaldo, as France edge past Croatia

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Despite being without record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal comfortably beat Sweden 3-0

Ronaldo returns to Italy despite coronavirus infection

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Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to Italy to complete his quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus on international duty.