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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe sparks storm with ‘UK colonised by immigrants’ claim

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe faces backlash after claiming the UK has been 'colonised by immigrants' during a TV interview, leading to an apology amid ...

Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after dismal Wolves draw

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Nottingham Forest has sacked manager Sean Dyche after a disappointing draw with Wolves, leaving the club searching for its fourth manager this season.

Gezani death toll rises to 31 as cyclone batters Madagascar's second city

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Devastating Cyclone Gezani has left at least 31 dead and caused widespread destruction in Madagascar's Toamasina, with over 250,000 residents affected. As the city ...

Watch VideoLiverpool end Sunderland’s unbeaten home run, Man City close in on Arsenal in Premier League title race

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Manchester City narrowed the Premier League title gap with a 3-0 win over Fulham, while Liverpool ended Sunderland’s unbeaten home run, boosting their Champions ...

Kenya starvation cult preacher charged over 52 more deaths

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Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of manslaughter at his trial in Mombasa and has remained in custody.

Zimbabwe's opposition claims constitutional 'coup' underway, as president seeks to extend term

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Leading Zimbabwe opposition figures accuse the government of a constitutional coup as amendments are approved to extend President Mnangagwa's term.

Tottenham Hotspur sack Thomas Frank after miserable eight-month reign

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Tottenham Hotspur's decision to sack Thomas Frank after a dismal eight-month reign comes following a critical defeat that leaves them perilously close to relegation. ...

GRAPHIC | Canada school bloodbath leaves nine dead, dozens hurt

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The suspect, described by police in an initial emergency alert as a " female in a dress with brown hair," was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted injury, ...

Meta and Google face accusations of engineering addiction in kids as landmark trial commences

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In a landmark trial, Meta and Google-owned YouTube face accusations of creating addictive apps for children, potentially setting a legal precedent on the responsibility ...

EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design

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In preliminary conclusions of a probe opened two years ago, the European Commission said it found TikTok was not taking effective steps to address the app's negative ...

US Congress to depose Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell

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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, will on Monday be questioned by the US Congress.

Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment

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Kenyan nationals have given their account of the circumstances they have faced when they were forced into Russian recruitment.

Iran stands firm on uranium enrichment amid US threats

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly rejects US demands to halt uranium enrichment, asserting that Tehran will not be intimidated by military threats. As ...

New Zealand mosque killer appeals conviction, citing 'inhumane' prison conditions

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Brenton Tarrant, the man behind New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting, appeals his life sentence, claiming inhumane treatment during his trial affected his decision-making. ...

Watch VideoMan City fight back to end hoodoo at Liverpool and reel in Arsenal

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Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liverpool with Erling Haaland’s stoppage-time penalty, reducing Arsenal’s Premier League lead to six points and ...

Clintons call for their Epstein testimony to be public

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Bill and Hillary Clinton are pushing for their upcoming congressional testimony on ties to Jeffrey Epstein to be held publicly, arguing that closed-door sessions ...

Islamabad mosque bombing: 31 dead and 130 injured

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A devastating suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad has claimed at least 31 lives and left over 130 injured, as the nation grapples with rising violence ...

Trump posts election conspiracy video with Obamas depicted as monkeys

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday posted an election conspiracy video that depicted former president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle as monkeys.

US sliding towards 'authoritarianism', Human Rights Watch warns

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Human Rights Watch has issued a grave warning that President Donald Trump's leadership is pushing the United States towards authoritarianism, as global democracy ...

US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone amid rising tensions

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A US fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone near an American aircraft carrier, intensifying tensions in the Middle East as diplomatic talks are still on the agenda. ...

Donald Trump is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University

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Trump officials accuse Harvard and other universities of pushing “woke” ideology and failing to adequately protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests. ...

Bill and Hillary Clinton set to testify in Epstein investigation by US House

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Bill and Hillary Clinton's upcoming testimony in the US House investigation of Jeffrey Epstein raises significant questions about political accountability and the ...

Steven Spielberg earns coveted EGOT status with Grammy win

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Steven Spielberg on Sunday completed the grand slam of showbiz awards, earning so-called EGOT status by winning a Grammy in the best music film category

Dalai Lama's 'gratitude' at first Grammy win

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The charismatic 90-year-old, who lives in exile in India, is lauded worldwide for his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for his Tibetan homeland

Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia

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Platforms including Snapchat, Meta, TikTok and YouTube must stop underage users from holding accounts under the legislation, which came into effect on December 10. ...