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Arsenal target Watkins wants to stay at Villa: Emery

Arsenal target Watkins wants to stay at Villa: Emery

Unai Emery has revealed Ollie Watkins wants to stay at Aston Villa after Arsenal reportedly made a bid for the England striker this week.

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Stock markets gain at end of turbulent week

Stock markets gain at end of turbulent week

Major stock markets rose Friday, as a key US inflation reading met expectations and strong results from Apple reassured investors that the tech sector is still healthy after a turbulent week.

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North Korean troops 'withdrawn' from Kursk front line: Ukraine

North Korean troops 'withdrawn' from Kursk front line: Ukraine

Ukraine believes North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia's army on the Kursk front line have been "withdrawn" after suffering heavy losses, a military spokesman told AFP on Friday.

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Fed's favored inflation gauge accelerates further in December

Fed's favored inflation gauge accelerates further in December

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure accelerated for a third month in a row in December, according to government data published Friday, while underlying inflation was unchanged.

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Amorim praises Garnacho revival after Man Utd snub

Amorim praises Garnacho revival after Man Utd snub

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has won him over by changing "everything" since the Argentinian was dropped for the derby win against Manchester City.

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German election favourite vows to pass migrant bill with far-right help

German election favourite vows to pass migrant bill with far-right help

Germany's conservative election frontrunner Friedrich Merz defiantly vowed Friday to pass a bill to restrict immigration with the support of the far-right AfD, repeating a tactic that has sparked an outcry and street protests.

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No Guardiola rift despite Man City rivalry, says Arsenal boss Arteta

No Guardiola rift despite Man City rivalry, says Arsenal boss Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists there is no rift with his old friend Pep Guardiola ahead of the Gunners' latest high-stakes battle against Manchester City on Sunday.

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Ireland captain Doris set for 'ultimate test' against England in Six Nations

Ireland captain Doris set for 'ultimate test' against England in Six Nations

Ireland captain Caelan Doris expects his side to face the "ultimate test" when they launch their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title against England in Dublin on Saturday.

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Maresca says Chelsea form hit by transfer talk

Maresca says Chelsea form hit by transfer talk

Enzo Maresca says transfer speculation has "100 percent" contributed to Chelsea's mid-season slump, predicting there will be comings and goings in the final days of the January window.

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Centuries-old Algerian indigenous tradition champions sharing

Centuries-old Algerian indigenous tradition champions sharing

In a village nestled in the mountains of northeastern Algeria, locals and visitors gathered under a cold winter sky to celebrate Tamechrit, a centuries-old Berber tradition rooted in sharing.

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