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Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
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BBC · EN · World
Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
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BBC · EN · World
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
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Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the job
Her public debut as White House press secretary on Tuesday ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.
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BBC · EN · World
Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
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The Guardian · EN · World
LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested
At least 320 people detained for ‘acts against nature’ after law criminalising homosexuality toughened, HRW reportsMass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report
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The Guardian · EN · World
Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Kundizeza denies using AI to write prize-winning story
Article in Atlantic claims The Blue Fighter was artificially generated, days after it won Caine prize for African writersThe Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has denied using AI to write a prize-winning short story after an article in the Atlantic said software had flagged
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The Guardian · EN · World
Guinea-Bissau denies it has approved controversial vaccine trial in newborns
Health minister says government ‘did not authorize’ Danish-led hepatitis B trial in babies backed by RFK JrGuinea-Bissau has not approved the controversial hepatitis B study in newborns that would be funded by the US government and private partners, the African country’s minister
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The Guardian · EN · World
Controversial vaccine trial touted by RFK Jr gets go-ahead in Guinea-Bissau
Recommended dose of hepatitis B vaccine will be withheld from thousands of newborns by Danish researchersA controversial research trial that will withhold hepatitis B vaccines from some African newborns was given approval to move forward this week.It is a central part of the vacc
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The Guardian · EN · World
ICJ judge Navi Pillay wins Nobel peace prize for promoting international law
Committee recognises work of South African who chaired UN commission that concluded Israel was guilty of genocide in GazaThe Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief who chaired the UN commission that concluded Israel was g
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Google News Nigeria · EN · Nigeria
Gov. Oyebanji sworn in for second term in office, pledges to create opportunities for people - Premium Times Nigeria
Gov. Oyebanji sworn in for second term in office, pledges to create opportunities for people Premium Times NigeriaTinubu hails Oyebanji on second-term inauguration Punch NewspapersHow Impactful’ll Oyebanji’s Second Term Be for Ekiti People? THISDA
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Google News Nigeria · EN · Nigeria
Obafemi George: No law mandates Tinubu to visit all 36 states for campaign rallies - TheCable
Obafemi George: No law mandates Tinubu to visit all 36 states for campaign rallies TheCableFULL LIST: Lagos, Rivers, 10 other states Tinubu may join APC rallies Punch Newspapers2027: Why Tinubu won't attend APC presidential campaign rallies in all 36 states
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Google News Nigeria · EN · Nigeria
Malnutrition cases in North-East rise 18% in one year — ICRC - Punch Newspapers
Malnutrition cases in North-East rise 18% in one year — ICRC Punch NewspapersMalnutrition admissions rise at ICRC-backed facilities in North-east Nigeria Premium Times NigeriaMSF treats 87,000 malnourished Katsina children in eight months Punch Ne
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Google News Nigeria · EN · Nigeria
Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Leadership Changes And APC Reveals Its Campaign Priorities - Channels Television
Nigeria 2027 Election Watch: INEC Leadership Changes And APC Reveals Its Campaign Priorities Channels TelevisionTinubu reappoints Bila, names six new INEC nominees Punch NewspapersTinubu Appoints Four New INEC National Commissioners, Two RECs Ahead Of 2027 E
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Google News Nigeria · EN · Nigeria
INEC inaugurates logistics c’ttee ahead of general elections - Daily Trust
INEC inaugurates logistics c’ttee ahead of general elections Daily TrustINEC Inaugurates 2027 General Election Logistics Committee Today Channels TelevisionINEC begins early logistics planning for 2027 elections Punch NewspapersAmupitan: INEC has
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BBC 中文 · ZH · China
石油出口放緩之際 霍爾木茲海峽輪船遇襲案件創新高
BBC事實查核（BBC Verify）對英國海事機構數據的分析顯示，過去一星期內有12艘船隻遭到襲擊。
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BBC 中文 · ZH · China
中國製造的玩具如何從工廠到美國？
聖誕節臨近，我們追蹤兒童玩具從中國工廠到美國貨架的整個過程。
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BBC 中文 · ZH · China
哈里與梅根返英後首次亮相，為何如此像一場正式王室活動？
薩塞克斯公爵伉儷已經好幾年沒有在英國本土舉辦過類似諾丁漢當天那樣的活動了。
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BBC 中文 · ZH · China
「日子難熬」：美國人苦苦應對不斷上漲的通貨膨脹
美國通膨持續攀升，本月漲幅超乎預期。以下是一些人如何應對的方法。
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BBC 中文 · ZH · China
「我今年12歲，該嘗試蛋白粉嗎？」
BBC詢問專家，兒童和青少年服用蛋白質補充劑是否安全。
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Google News Australia · EN · Australia
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in role - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia leaves after just days in role ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationAnthony Scaramucci Says the Universe Did Katie Zacharia a Favor The New YorkerWhy Trump’s new press secretary had to go after
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Google News Australia · EN · Australia
Health minister apologises after family of man who died waiting for ambulance learnt of delays through the media - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Health minister apologises after family of man who died waiting for ambulance learnt of delays through the media ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationCoroner probes ambulance delay as man's family grieves The Canberra Times‘Grief to ange
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Google News Australia · EN · Australia
Oregon shooting victims: three boys and female teacher killed at elementary school - The Guardian
Oregon shooting victims: three boys and female teacher killed at elementary school The Guardian'Hero' bystanders helped prevent further bloodshed in deadly Oregon shooting ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationOregon school shooting: Alle
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Google News Australia · EN · Australia
Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off? - BBC
Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off? BBCWhat might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints The Conversation‘Manosphere’ podcasts and moon-landing conspiracy theories to remain online under new laws,
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Google News Australia · EN · Australia
Senior Brethren had 'brief' meeting with far-right figures during election - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Senior Brethren had 'brief' meeting with far-right figures during election ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationGaslighting on a biblical scale: Brethren evidence about election antics doesn’t match reality SMH.com.auExclusive Brethren h
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BBC Arabic · AR · Arab World
طهران تنفي التورط في هجمات أنصار الله على السعودية وتعرض الوساطة، والتحالف يعلن اعتراض مسيرات وصواريخ
اعترض التحالف بقيادة السعودية ودمر أربع طائرات مسيرة وثلاثة صواريخ في مناطق متفرقة من المملكة وفوق البحر الأحمر، فيما أعلنت جماعة أنصار الله إسقاط طائرة استطلاع سعودية مسلحة في مأرب.
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BBC Arabic · AR · Arab World
من داخل الهجوم الأوكراني الذي يدفع روسيا إلى التراجع - مع دور رئيسي لستارلينك
تحقق أوكرانيا تقدماً ميدانياً في عملية "فيفالدي" في شرق دونباس، مدعومةً بتقنيات المسيّرات وستارلينك التي يثير تقييدها من قبل الولايات المتحدة قلق كييف
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BBC Arabic · AR · Arab World
إصابة فلسطينيين وصحافية أمريكية في هجوم لمستوطنين إسرائيليين خلال قطف الزيتون بالضفة الغربية المحتلة
موسم حصاد الزيتون يبدأ في الضفة الغربية وسط زيادة في الهجمات التي ينفذها المستوطنون الإسرائيليون مقارنة بالسنوات الماضية، والمستوطنون يتسببون في إصابات لفلسطينيين وصحفية أمريكية
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BBC Arabic · AR · Arab World
المتحدثة باسم البيت الأبيض كيتي زكريا تغادر منصبها بعد أيام فقط من توليه
أكد مسؤول أمريكي كبير لوكالة فرانس برس، الجمعة، مغادرة المتحدثة باسم البيت الأبيض زكاريا منصبها، بعد أقل من أسبوع على تعيينها من جانب الرئيس دونالد ترامب، في أعقاب جدل بشأن مؤهلاتها المهنية وانتقادات لأدائها خلال أول إحاطة صحفية لها.
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BBC Arabic · AR · Arab World
مقتل ثلاثة أطفال ومعلّم في إطلاق نار في مدرسة أمريكية قبل أن يقتل أحد المارة المهاجم
مقتل ثلاثة أطفال ومعلّم في إطلاق نار بمدرسة ابتدائية في ولاية أوريغون الأمريكية، قبل أن يقتل أحد المارة المهاجم البالغ 16 عاماً، وفق الشرطة.
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CNN · EN · Headlines
Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
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CNN · EN · Headlines
Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech
CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.
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CNN · EN · Headlines
What to know about the Trump indictment on the eve of his court appearance
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CNN · EN · Headlines
READ: Trump indictment related to hush money payment
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Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast
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NPR · EN · Headlines
Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a stunning turn of events for the spokeswoman.
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NPR · EN · Headlines
Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.
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NPR · EN · Headlines
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
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NPR · EN · Headlines
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
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NPR · EN · Headlines
Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.
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BBC · EN · Business
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.
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BBC · EN · Business
Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
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BBC · EN · Business
I find it quite demoralising in store - why I do all my shopping online
After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.
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BBC · EN · Business
Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slow
BBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.
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BBC · EN · Business
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
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The Guardian · EN · Business
Healey backs pro-growth case for Heathrow third runway after Burnham ducks issue
Chancellor says government will study responses to public consultation, with airports being ‘big part of jobs and growth’John Healey has said there is a pro-growth case for going ahead with a third runway at Heathrow despite the prime minister declining to back it.Healey’s predec
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The Guardian · EN · Business
Target pensions or welfare, not banks, IMF tells John Healey
Supporters of planned tax, however, say banks were bailed out by taxpayers during financial crisis and can afford to pay more nowJohn Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budgetThe International Monetary Fund has urged John Healey to target savings on pensions and welfare, in
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The Guardian · EN · Business
No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe packageNo 10 has left the door open to imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles as part of the Made in Europe package, prompting a warning from Beijing that such
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The Guardian · EN · Business
British food and drink exports to EU collapse by more than a third since Brexit
NFU analysis of official data shows falls in exports to UK’s largest trading partner since 2019 include 70% for sugar and 74% for egg productsExports of British food and drink to the EU have collapsed by more than a third since Brexit with eggs, chicken and potato producers badly
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The Guardian · EN · Business
Elon Musk reveals ‘world’s first flying car’ at Tesla event
The Tesla Roadster 2 drove up a curved ramp before using SpaceX rocket thrusters to fly, flip and landElon Musk has revealed Tesla’s latest model, which he claims will be the world’s first flying car, using technology from his aerospace company SpaceX to “basically fly like a roc
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BBC · EN · Tech
Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
Australia has proposed a switch to force social media platforms to let users turn off recommended content.
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BBC · EN · Tech
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.
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BBC · EN · Tech
Snapchat and Instagram grooming becoming 'easier'
Online grooming is rising, with children as young as five targeted, prompting calls for reform.
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BBC · EN · Tech
Porn showing choking or incest to be banned from early November, government says
The move follows a review into pornography regulation in 2025 by Conservative peer Baroness Gabby Bertin
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BBC · EN · Tech
Living with a stink? Technology might help
Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.
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BBC · EN · Science
Why hasn't the UK had any named storms yet?
So far this autumn wet and windy weather patterns have been steered away from the UK. When could we see that change?
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BBC · EN · Science
Evacuation orders as fast-moving California wildfire burns homes
Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.
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BBC · EN · Science
Severe drought declared and hosepipe bans in force - is your area affected?
Parts of southern England have entered "severe drought", while about 30 million people are under hosepipe ban.
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BBC · EN · Science
Was Neanderthal life violent? This wound suggests lethal fighting was more common
A 75,000-year-old Neanderthal spear wound may be evidence violence shaped human life far earlier than thought.
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BBC · EN · Sports
Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs
Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?
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BBC · EN · Sports
Do Manchester City have any grounds to win their appeal?
Manchester City face "substantial hurdles" to overcome if they are to have any chance of winning their appeal after being found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules, a leading lawyer has told BBC Sport.
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BBC · EN · Sports
Former Sale Sharks lock Andrews dies at team hotel in La Rochelle
Hyron Andrews dies at his Johannesburg Lions' team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday.
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BBC · EN · Sports
Does Scott's Disney+ exit unmask wider issue in coverage of women's game?
Alex Scott's sudden departure from her Disney+ presenter role reveals a pressing challenge for broadcasters of women's football.
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BBC · EN · Sports
Underdogs? We like that tag, says England captain Williams
Captain George Williams says England will relish their "underdog" tag when they take on a powerful Tonga side in their World Cup opener in Perth on Saturday.
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ESPN · EN · Sports
ESPN secures 'handshake agreement' to broadcast 24-team CFP, sources say
The CFP reached a "handshake agreement" with ESPN to broadcast a 24-team playoff beginning in the 2027 season, sources told ESPN on Friday, and though there is work to be done on paper, this is a significant step closer to doubling the postseason field.
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ESPN · EN · Sports
Spurs going with 3-guard starting lineup in season opener vs. Thunder
The Spurs will start guards De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama when they face the Thunder in Tuesday's season opener.
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ESPN · EN · Sports
Rain pushes Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4 to Saturday; Sunday off-day now Game 5
Game 4 of the ALCS was postponed late Friday night due to rain, creating an unusual set of circumstances for the Guardians and Rays.
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ESPN · EN · Sports
Packers RB Jacobs eligible to return next week amid ongoing probe
Packers RB Josh Jacobs will be removed from the commissioner exempt list Monday, the league announced, making him eligible to practice and play next week.
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ESPN · EN · Sports
Broncos' Cooper removed from exempt list, could still face league discipline
Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper was removed from the commissioner exempt list Friday, meaning he's available to play in Week 7. Cooper, who was arrested twice in a seven-day span in June on domestic violence charges, has been on the list since Aug. 30.
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BBC Football · EN · Football
Arteta told Arsenal job cuts will help create success
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was told the club's decision to cut 60 jobs had been made to "achieve the success we want to create".
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BBC Football · EN · Football
'I am telling you the truth' - Carrick on Martinez fallout
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he is telling the truth about the club moving on from Lisandro Martinez's explosive post-match interview.
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BBC Football · EN · Football
Real demand Tebas resign over Goebbels comparison
Real Madrid have called for the "immediate resignation" of La Liga president Javier Tebas after he compared the club's management to Joseph Goebbels.
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ESPN Soccer · EN · Football
Ranked: Who are the best 50 players in the Premier League so far this season?
The Premier League Top 50 returns for the 2026-27 season to rank the best players across the league so far.
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ESPN Soccer · EN · Football
Why does Haaland score so many goals? Because he's elite at staying onside
It often goes unnoticed how good Haaland is at avoiding a striker's worst enemy: the offside trap.
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ESPN Soccer · EN · Football
Real Madrid want Tebas to resign after Nazi propaganda reference
Real Madrid want the LaLiga chief to resign after he compared the club's efforts to discredit referees with the propaganda techniques of the German Nazi regime.
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ESPN Soccer · EN · Football
Zambia players to miss several NWSL games due to Ebola travel restrictions
Zambia international players are expected miss several weeks of NWSL games due to a required 21-day quarantine following a recent match in Uganda.
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ESPN Soccer · EN · Football
Maresca calls for Man City 'bananas' at Etihad
Enzo Maresca hopes to see the stands filled with inflatable bananas as Manchester City take on Ipswich this weekend.
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BBC · EN · Health
Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
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BBC · EN · Health
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the UK.
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BBC · EN · Health
Ten-year-old Willow among children to benefit from pioneering same-day test to spot infections
Metagenomics offers a new way of detecting infections in intensive care patients.
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BBC · EN · Health
Trans people should use hospital spaces according to biological sex, NHS England says
New guidance says trans patients should be cared for on single-sex hospital wards or bays that align with their biological sex.
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