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Africa Cup of Nations: Goal glut, jet-set Motsepe, joy amid gloom

Africa Cup of Nations: Goal glut, jet-set Motsepe, joy amid gloom

From endless shock results to a goal glut and vibrant crowds, it has been a action-packed Africa Cup of Nations, and there are still eight matches to go in the Ivory Coast.

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Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria at Cup of Nations

Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria at Cup of Nations

Many of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.

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Nigeria, S. Africa among quarter-finals favourites in 'crazy' AFCON

Nigeria, S. Africa among quarter-finals favourites in 'crazy' AFCON

Former champions Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and South Africa have earned the right to be favourites in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday.

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in London

Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in London

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg will appear in a London court on Thursday charged with public order offences linked to a demonstration against the energy industry.

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Crowley hopes to pass French Test and prove worthy heir to Sexton

Crowley hopes to pass French Test and prove worthy heir to Sexton

Ireland rugby fans will hope Jack Crowley rises to the occasion when he runs out on Friday wearing the fly-half's No 10 shirt which was Johnny Sexton's property for over a decade.

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Ireland expect French 'war of attrition' in Six Nations opener

Ireland expect French 'war of attrition' in Six Nations opener

A strong-looking Ireland bidding for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams expect a "war of attrition" when they kick this season's Six Nations Championship off against France in Marseille on Friday.

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How French film is quietly becoming more diverse

How French film is quietly becoming more diverse

"Vermin", a horror film about killer spiders invading a run-down apartment block, has become the first hit of the year in France.

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Big Grammy year for women nominees spotlights industry progress

Big Grammy year for women nominees spotlights industry progress

Musicians and critics alike have long accused Grammy voters of ignoring the work of female artists -- but this year, it's highly probable that women will take home the night's top prizes.

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Brazil's Lula still losing digital battle to Bolsonaro

Brazil's Lula still losing digital battle to Bolsonaro

Wearing a blue shirt with the sleeves rolled up, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva smiles as he gushes on his love of Brazilian music, and then segues into a barstool-style dissertation on football.

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Facebook, the social network old-timer, turns 20

Facebook, the social network old-timer, turns 20

A simple hangout spot for young people when it arrived on the scene 20 years ago, Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth with an insatiable appetite for your attention.

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