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Kenya's Ruto ready for 'conversation' with protesters

Kenya's Ruto ready for 'conversation' with protesters

Kenya's President William Ruto said Sunday that he was ready for "a conversation" with thousands of "peaceful" young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases.

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Tchouameni prefers substance over style for France at Euro 2024

Tchouameni prefers substance over style for France at Euro 2024

France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni says he is not concerned about criticism of the team's performances so far at Euro 2024 as the favourites stand on the brink of a place in the last 16 despite not lighting up the tournament.

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Kenya's Ruto ready for 'conversation' with youth protesters: presidency

Kenya's Ruto ready for 'conversation' with youth protesters: presidency

Kenya's President William Ruto said he was ready for "a conversation" with thousands of young protesters who held nationwide demonstrations this week to oppose proposed tax increases, a presidency official said Sunday.

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Theate backs 'unlucky' Lukaku to come good for Belgium

Theate backs 'unlucky' Lukaku to come good for Belgium

Belgium defender Arthur Theate said he has no doubt Romelu Lukaku's luck will turn after seeing three goals ruled out in his team's first two matches at Euro 2024.

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Deaths from Indian toxic alcohol rise to more than 50

Deaths from Indian toxic alcohol rise to more than 50

The death toll from a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has risen to 53, media reported Sunday, as more victims in hospital succumbed to the poisonous brew.

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Israeli defence minister heads to US for 'critical' talks on Gaza war

Israeli defence minister heads to US for 'critical' talks on Gaza war

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant was headed to Washington on Sunday for "critical" talks on the Gaza war raging since October 7 and surging cross-border tensions with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement.

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Locals protest against Turkish island's 'monstrobuses'

Locals protest against Turkish island's 'monstrobuses'

Ibrahim Aycan has been waging all-out war against the electric minibuses newly introduced on the car-free island of Buyukada, which he says threaten his corner of paradise on the southern shores of Istanbul.

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Could be wurst: Vienna sausage stands push for UN recognition

Could be wurst: Vienna sausage stands push for UN recognition

From top bankers and politicians to students and factory workers, Vienna's popular sausage stands heaving with bratwurst and meaty delicacies are a longstanding cultural legacy they hope to have recognised by UNESCO.

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Marcos says Philippines won't be intimidated amid China row

Marcos says Philippines won't be intimidated amid China row

President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone after a violent clash between the Filipino navy and the Chinese coast guard in the South China Sea.

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Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win

Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a tense 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in a Group One Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Saturday.

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