Guinea-Bissau clip Super Eagles' wings as Ghana Black Stars dimmed

Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde suffered surprise defeats in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying, while Morocco, Senegal and Egypt secured victories.

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Sabalenka 'fresh' for first tournament since losing No.1

Aryna Sabalenka says she feels refreshed and healthier as she returns to competition at the China Open after losing her world No. 1 ranking and the US Open final.

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Iran says received US response to its proposal to end war

"At today's cabinet meeting, the American side's proposal was presented to President Masoud Pezeshkian by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi," said the government.

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Nobel committee voices concern over Ethiopia conflict

The Nobel committee that awards the prestigious Peace Prize voiced "deep concern" to AFP on Wednesday over renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia, whose Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the award in 2019.

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Zimbabwe helicopter crashes, no survivors reported

A helicopter crashed east of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, on Wednesday, with initial reports indicating there were no survivors among the six people on board, authorities said.

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Attack on bus in Syria kills seven: state news agency

A shooting attack on a bus in central Syria on Wednesday killed seven people and left four others wounded, state media reported.

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LeBron says 76ers must get uncomfortable to become great

LeBron James says the 76ers must embrace hard work, sacrifice and discomfort if they are to turn their talent into a championship-winning team.

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Flydubai says plane bound for Tel Aviv lands in Saudi after 'incident'

"The incident is under control, and all measures are currently being deployed in order to return the Israeli passengers safely to Israel," a statement said.

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Russia targets Kyiv power supply as freezing winter approaches

In Moscow, Russia's defence ministry said it had conducted "a massive missile and drone strike" on Kyiv and the surrounding region that targeted the power infrastructure.

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Man City future in doubt after guilty verdict

An independent commission found the club guilty on all charges related to breaches of financial rules over the nine-year period.

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In Manchester, City fans 'devastated' while rival fans call for relegation

Manchester City fans told AFP they were "devastated" by the verdict on the football club's financial breaches, while supporters of rival clubs called for City's relegation from the Premier League.

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Spain brush aside Croatia as England down Czechs

Spain extended their winning start to the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 victory over Croatia, while England secured their first group win by beating the 10-man Czech Republic 2-0 in Prague.

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US pushes against overproduction with eye on China at G20 meeting

The US is pushing for action against excess industrial capacity that drives prices down unfairly, Washington's top trade envoy said Wednesday on the sidelines of a G20 meeting.

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Hong Kong arrests journalist for alleged 'seditious' acts

Hong Kong police arrested two people for allegedly acting "with seditious intent", authorities said, with local media identifying the pair as an independent journalist and an activist.

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Mali army, Russian paramilitaries committed 'war crimes': Amnesty

Mali's armed forces and the Russian paramilitary Wagner group committed war crimes including murder and torture of civilians during joint operations, Amnesty International reported.

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Myanmar airstrike death toll hits 50 as families gather bodies

A second local volunteer gave the same death toll, requesting anonymity for security reasons.

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Manchester City guilty of breaking financial rules - Premier League

City were found to have arranged sham contracts with a number of commercial partners to artificially inflate the club's revenues.

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8.3 mn refugees at risk due to 'severe' funding cuts: UN

Nearly 8.3 million refugees and other forcibly displaced people face losing vital assistance from UNHCR, as protection services crumble due to "severe" funding cuts.

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US import ban on Canadian alcohol, other products comes into effect

A new US import ban on several Canadian products, including many alcoholic beverages, went into effect Tuesday as President Trump's economic war deepens.

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Families demand justice for Cameroon's 'nightmare' wave of murdered women

Courage Anushuni still cannot make sense of his pain after his mother, Cameroonian teacher Geraldine Achia, was beaten to death, with her husband the prime suspect.

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Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?

Man City have been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules following a long-running investigation into the club’s conduct between 2009/10 and 2017/18.

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Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.

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Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has returned to Anfield after suffering a "minor injury" on international duty with Sweden.

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Messi on target again as Inter Miami downed by Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant equaliser but could not prevent Inter Miami from suffering a costly 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

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Two dead, 14 missing after avalanche on Nepal's Himlung peak

"The search continues for 14 expedition workers who are still missing."

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Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18

The death toll in a mass shooting in a South African tavern has risen to 18 after one person died in hospital, police said Monday, announcing at least two of the dead were Lesotho nationals.

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South Myanmar floods, landslides kill 8: rescue worker

Heavy floods and landslides in southern Myanmar have killed at least eight people, with up to 30 still missing, a local rescue worker said on Monday.

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UK counter-terror police probe Iran link in air base threat

"You'll be hearing about it very soon. We caught them," said Trump, without giving more details.

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Comedian on trial for insulting Erdogan in standup show

The comedian was arrested a week after releasing a YouTube video of his show that was watched nearly nine million times.

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Ramos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway

Goncalo Ramos started in place of Cristiano Ronaldo and scored the winner as Portugal made it back-to-back victories to start their UEFA Nations League title defence by beating Norway 2-1

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Greece hand Klopp first defeat as Germany manager

Jurgen Klopp tasted defeat for the first time as Germany manager as his side lost 1-0 to Greece in Augsburg on Sunday, with Dimitrios Kourbelis scoring the only goal.

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Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

Man City's fate is yet to be sealed but reports they have been found guilty of widespread financial impropriety cast a new light on a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to domination

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Former Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis said he feels "cheated" by his club's FA Cup final defeat against Manchester City.

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Burkina's strongman takes up mantle of 'Africa's Che Guevara'

Captain Ibrahim Traore will on Wednesday have led Burkina Faso for four years, the same as Thomas Sankara, the charismatic hero of African rebellion whose legacy he wants to carry forward.

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SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time

Elon Musk's Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX's future plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars.

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Gunmen kill 17 in South Africa bar shooting, 15 wounded: police

The victims included 13 males and four females, police said.

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Ten missing on Nepal's Himlung peak after avalanche

The 7,126-metre-tall Himlung peak, located near the border with Tibet,

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Pope to meet with victims of clerical sex abuse during France trip

Pope Leo XIV will meet on Sunday with victims of clerical sex abuse, a day after holding an open-air mass for worshippers at a holy shrine in Lourdes, France.

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Iran stands firm on Hormuz plan after US rejection

Iran stood firm Sunday on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump's rejection of the proposal.

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Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters

Thousands of Bangkok residents awoke in shelters on Sunday after flooding triggered by days of heavy rain in the Thai capital inundated homes and roads.

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