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African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw

African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw

Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo scored a superb solo goal for Manchester United, who surrendered the lead twice in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at the weekend.

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Australian Rules limits contact training to reduce concussion

Australian Rules limits contact training to reduce concussion

Australian Rules football's governing body on Monday announced limits on contact training in a bid to reduce concussion cases that have long blighted the sport.

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Malaysia cancels haze emergency, but warns problems remain

Malaysia cancels haze emergency, but warns problems remain

Malaysia called off a haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo island on Monday but said very unhealthy levels of air pollution remain as a result of forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia.

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Germany's Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph

Germany's Merz under pressure from far-right election triumph

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will huddle Monday with his CDU party to discuss and digest their thumping defeat at the hands of the far-right AfD party in a state election in the ex-communist east.

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Philippine sensation Eala looks forward to Asian Games 'fun'

Philippine sensation Eala looks forward to Asian Games 'fun'

Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala said she can't wait to experience the "really fun environment" of the Asian Games after a battling defeat in the third round of the US Open.

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Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge

Nepal tunnel rescues face 'unprecedented' challenge

Nepal's flood disaster posed an unprecedented challenge, Australian rescue expert Arnold Dix said Monday, with multiple search operations underway in Himalayan hydropower tunnels.

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Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption

Jakarta airport extends closure after volcano eruption

Jakarta's main airport and three others delayed reopening on Monday after halting operations due to a volcanic eruption and leaving hundreds of thousands stranded.

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Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion

Mourinho's Real Madrid European revival bid starts with Inter reunion

When Jose Mourinho left Inter Milan for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010, after leading the Italian outfit to Champions League glory, he was at the peak of his powers.

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Lonely woman director in Venice sees industry backsliding on gender

Lonely woman director in Venice sees industry backsliding on gender

When Danish director May el-Toukhy was selected for the top competition at the Venice Film Festival in July, she was the only female filmmaker in a 20-strong field -- with a movie "about the invisibility of women".

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Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government

Solomons PM survives attempt to oust government

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale adjourned the Pacific nation's parliament indefinitely on Monday, after staring down a no-confidence vote closely watched by China and US allies.

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