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EU, Africa leaders talk trade and minerals in Angola summit

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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England centre strength sparks Ojomoh's star turn against Argentina

England centre strength sparks Ojomoh's star turn against Argentina

Max Ojomoh said he had no choice but to play well in his England home debut against Argentina such are the range of midfield options available to coach Steve Borthwick.

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Guardiola 'ashamed' over behaviour at Newcastle

Guardiola 'ashamed' over behaviour at Newcastle

Pep Guardiola said he was "embarrassed and ashamed" of his behaviour after confronting a cameraman following Manchester City's damaging 2-1 loss at Newcastle on Saturday.

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Maresca urges Chelsea's Estevao to ignore Yamal comparisons

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 on Tuesday.

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Reggae icon and 'cultural giant' Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Reggae icon and 'cultural giant' Jimmy Cliff dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the iconic reggae star who helped transform the island's rhythmic music into a global cultural phenomenon, has died, his wife said Monday. He was 81.

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Germany Hollywood veteran Udo Kier dead at 81

Germany Hollywood veteran Udo Kier dead at 81

German actor Udo Kier, whose offbeat charisma made him a cult figure in both arthouse and Hollywood cinema, has died at 81 in California, US magazine Variety reported.

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Townsend says Scotland rugby fans expect too much

Townsend says Scotland rugby fans expect too much

Gregor Townsend has questioned a sense of "entitlement" among some Scotland rugby supporters following another disappointing campaign that has led to fresh scrutiny of the head coach's position.

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Stocks rise as US rate hopes soothe nerves

Stocks rise as US rate hopes soothe nerves

Stock markets and the dollar mostly firmed Monday as fresh hopes for a US interest-rate cut provided some calm after last week's rollercoaster ride fuelled by worries of an AI tech bubble.

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Jansen takes six as South Africa close on historic Test series win

Jansen takes six as South Africa close on historic Test series win

Towering pace spearhead Marco Jansen took six wickets to put South Africa in sight of a first Test series win in India in 25 years after bundling out the hosts for 201 in the second match on Monday.

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Germany business morale falls as hopes for revival dim

Germany business morale falls as hopes for revival dim

German business sentiment fell more than expected in November, a survey showed Monday, the latest sign that industry is losing faith in the government's plans to revive the economy.

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