Greenwood 'paid dearly' for sex assault allegations, says De Zerbi

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood "paid dearly" after being accused of sexual assault, as the forward prepares to face Newcastle

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Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons

Enzo Maresca has played down comparisons between rival teenage wingers Estevao and Lamine Yamal on the eve of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Barcelona.

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EU, Africa leaders talk trade and minerals in Angola summit

European and African leaders gathered in Angola Monday for a summit to deepen economic and security ties that also presented the chance for emergency talks on Ukraine.

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Pope urges release of 315 seized in Nigerian mass school kidnapping

Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for the release of over 300 hostages taken from a Catholic school in one of the largest mass kidnappings in Nigeria.

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Arsenal's Eze revels in 'special' hat-trick after destroying Spurs

Eberechi Eze hailed his "special" moment as the Arsenal star's first ever hat-trick inspired a 4-1 rout of north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday.

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What did countries agree to at COP30?

The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem, where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of drama.

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G20 grapples with splintering world order

G20 leaders gathered Sunday in South Africa hailed multilateralism even as they struggled to adapt to a changing world order beset by go-it-alone US policies, wars, and rivalries.

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Trump to end temporary protected status for Somalis

Trump has frequently mocked Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar, urging the Somalia-born Democrat to "go back!" to the country.

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Aftershock rocks Bangladesh as quake death toll rises to 10

The first earthquake was felt in Dhaka and neighbouring districts, causing widespread destruction.

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European countries that allow assisted dying

In the Netherlands, a doctor and an independent expert must determine that the patient is suffering unbearably and without hope of improvement.

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303 students abducted in latest Nigerian school kidnapping

The number of boys and girls kidnapped from St Mary's is almost half of the school's student population of 629.

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Armed gangs abduct pupils from Catholic school in central Nigeria

An unknown number of pupils have been abducted from a Catholic school in central Nigeria by armed gangs

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Palmer to miss three more Chelsea games after breaking toe

Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer will miss two Premier League games and the Champions League clash with Barcelona next week after fracturing a toe.

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Miss Mexico wins Miss Universe contest after host insult drama

Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe, strutting to victory after the beauty pageant's host had publicly chastised her, among several dramatic missteps in the run-up to the final stage.

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Trump plans massive expansion of offshore oil drilling

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to open up millions of square miles of US coastal waters to oil and gas drilling.

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US health agency edits website to reflect anti-vax views

The US health agency has updated its official website to reflect the vaccine skepticism of a senior Trump official.

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The case of Africa's 'vanishing' carbon deals

Liberia's government signed an agreement with a little-known Dubai company run by a royal sheikh in 2023.

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Trump says will meet with New York mayor-elect Mamdani on Friday

US President Donald Trump said he will host New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani for a meeting Friday.

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No bullying, Ramaphosa says as US snubs S.Africa's G20

Relations between South Africa and the United States have plummeted this year over a number of foreign and domestic differences.

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Fire breaks out inside Blue Zone pavilion at COP30

Fire breaks out inside Blue Zone pavilion at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, halting all negotiations and activities; authorities order evacuation.

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Trump signs bill requiring Epstein files release

Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday legislation requiring the release of government records on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, spurring a showdown.

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Tourism surges in Somalia despite security concerns

Children run in turquoise water, hawkers tout wares on white sands, and families laugh as tourists disembark from small boats.

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Nigeria searches for abducted schoolgirls as gunmen attack church

Security forces were scouring western Nigeria for two dozen kidnapped schoolgirls on Wednesday.

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Israeli strikes kill 27 in Gaza in spite of fragile truce

Israeli air strikes on Gaza killed 27 people Wednesday.

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Pope urges 'culture of abuse prevention' in Italian church

Pope Leo XIV called Thursday on the Italian Church to develop a "culture of prevention" on clerical child sex abuse.

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Five things to know about Africa's first G20

G20 members represent 85 percent of the world's GDP and about two-thirds of its population.

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Why the Epstein Files may finally be made public

Jeffrey Epstein died in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking underage girls.

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Nigeria school kidnapping draws fresh US ire

It drew fresh attention from the US right following Trump's threats of military intervention over the alleged targeting of Nigeria's Christians.

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Thousands of Kenyans displaced by Lake Naivasha flooding

During a sudden rush of water, children were forced to leave school on makeshift rafts.

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COP30 report reveals how climate change is spreading infectious diseases to new regions

Extreme weather events like droughts and floods disrupt ecosystems and human settlements.

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Why is bitcoin plunging?

The value of bitcoin has fallen sharply since reaching record heights last month, briefly falling below $90,000 on Tuesday.

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UN says lacks billions of dollars to feed world's hungry

In a foreword to the WFP's 2026 Global Outlook report, she said the world's response "remains slow, fragmented and underfunded".

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Trump hosts Saudi prince for first time since Khashoggi killing

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will receive a lavish welcome from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, signing defense and nuclear deals.

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US delivers HIV prevention drug to two African states

US delivers 1,000 doses of HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir to Zambia and Eswatini, State Department says low-income African countries to get two million doses by 2028.

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DR Congo beat Nigeria to keep 2026 World Cup hopes alive

Democratic Republic of Congo ended Nigeria's hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a penalty shootout victory in the African play-offs final on Sunday.

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Haiti capital on edge after gang leader issues threat

Street activity in the capital of violence-wracked Haiti slowed to a trickle Monday, after powerful gangs threatened action in response to a deadly police operation.

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Haaland's Norway thump Italy to reach first World Cup since 1998

Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday which sealed a spot in next summer's finals

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England ready for 2026 World Cup after perfect campaign

England wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday.

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Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity

A Bangladesh court sentenced ousted PM Sheikh Hasina to be hanged for crimes against humanity on Monday, with cheers breaking out in the packed court as the judge read verdict.

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Macron, Zelensky sign accord for Ukraine to buy French fighter jets

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky Monday signed an accord for Kyiv to acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets and other hardware.

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