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Ronaldo and Neymar beyond Newcastle's reach: Howe

Ronaldo and Neymar beyond Newcastle's reach: Howe

Eddie Howe says Newcastle are not able to launch blockbuster moves for superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar despite the financial muscle of their Saudi owners.

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Serbia leader vows to 'disarm' country after new mass shooting

Serbia leader vows to 'disarm' country after new mass shooting

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic vowed on Friday to launch a large-scale disarmament plan to remove hundreds of thousands of guns from the country following two mass shootings in less than 48 hours.

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Adidas posts loss as Kanye West split 'hurts' business

Adidas posts loss as Kanye West split 'hurts' business

German sportswear giant Adidas reported Friday a hefty first-quarter loss, acknowledging its split from controversial US rapper Kanye West was "hurting" its bottom line.

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Aid workers caught in crossfire of Sudan's bloody war

Aid workers caught in crossfire of Sudan's bloody war

As Sudan's war plunges the impoverished country even deeper into humanitarian turmoil, aid workers face deadly risks in their efforts to provide desperately needed support.

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Al Hilal not distracted by Messi talk ahead of Asian final

Al Hilal not distracted by Messi talk ahead of Asian final

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal will not allow Lionel Messi transfer talk to derail their bid to retain the Asian Champions League title on Saturday, coach Ramon Diaz told reporters.

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Sister tells of 'heartbreak' over Kenya cult member accused of starving kids

Sister tells of 'heartbreak' over Kenya cult member accused of starving kids

When Roseline Asena's younger brother quit drinking after joining a Kenyan church run by now notorious cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, she hailed the self-proclaimed pastor for "saving" him from the clutches of alcoholism.

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Maduro accuses Biden administration of 'looting' Venezuelan oil firm

Maduro accuses Biden administration of 'looting' Venezuelan oil firm

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday accused US President Joe Biden's government of "looting" over the proposed sale of Caracas' most valuable overseas asset, oil refiner Citgo.

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Russia's Wagner chief threatens to pull troops out of Bakhmut

Russia's Wagner chief threatens to pull troops out of Bakhmut

Russian paramilitary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin on Friday threatened to pull his frontline fighters from Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine next week because of ammunition shortages, berating army chiefs in a grisly video.

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King Charles helps chief rabbi respect Shabbat at coronation

King Charles helps chief rabbi respect Shabbat at coronation

Britain's chief rabbi will join other faith leaders at Saturday's coronation of King Charles III but faces a unique problem -- how to ensure his attendance does not breach the Jewish Shabbat.

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Naples revels in victory hangover as title party continues

Naples revels in victory hangover as title party continues

Naples woke up Friday still giddy with joy after a night spent celebrating Napoli's first Serie A title in 33 years, a party marred, however, by one death and hundreds of injuries.

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