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African players in Europe: Jackson brace ends City's perfect record

African players in Europe: Jackson brace ends City's perfect record

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson took his goal tally since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea to seven in 11 matches by bagging a brace in a 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester City at the weekend.

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ITV drama Adultery examines temptation, class and family consequences

ITV drama Adultery examines temptation, class and family consequences

Actors Dominic Cooper and Romola Garai say ITV’s Adultery approaches infidelity without simple judgment while exploring grief, class, temptation and damage to two families.

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Argentine police arrest stepfather after pregnant 10-year-old reaches hospital

Argentine police arrest stepfather after pregnant 10-year-old reaches hospital

Police in Argentina arrested a 33-year-old man after a 10-year-old girl taken to hospital with stomach pain was found to be six months pregnant.

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New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1

New levy on non-EU parcels kicks in November 1

The European Union will from November 1 slap a two-euro ($2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc in a bid to curb the influx from China.

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Mother dies after rescuing sons from riptide in the Bahamas

Mother dies after rescuing sons from riptide in the Bahamas

Leanne Gregory, 36, died after entering the sea to save her two sons from a riptide during a family trip to the Bahamas; both boys survived.

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James Blunt reportedly sought extra underwear during Celebrity Traitors filming

James Blunt reportedly sought extra underwear during Celebrity Traitors filming

James Blunt reportedly asked Celebrity Traitors production staff to buy additional underwear after running out during filming at Ardross Castle.

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Manchester United stand-in captain calls for change after Bournemouth loss

Manchester United stand-in captain calls for change after Bournemouth loss

Manchester United’s stand-in captain said the team must change after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth extended a damaging run of results.

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Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'

Trump says Canada trade deal coming 'soon'

A trade agreement between the United States and Canada would be reached "pretty soon," President Donald Trump told a campaign rally on Sunday, nine days ahead of crucial US midterm elections.

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Body recovered after ferry passenger reported overboard

Body recovered after ferry passenger reported overboard

A body was found during the search for an elderly passenger who was reported to have fallen from a ferry, with authorities working to confirm the circumstances.

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Police urge home-security checks as darker evenings return

Police urge home-security checks as darker evenings return

Police are advising residents to review locks, lighting and routines as the clocks go back and longer hours of darkness increase opportunities for burglary.

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