Guardiola defends Man City hotshot Haaland
Pep Guardiola insists Erling Haaland is not to blame for his lack of involvement in Manchester City's attack because the whole team should take responsibility when they fail to click.
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Japanese anime sees challenge from China at Berlin fest
Anime director Makoto Shinkai on Friday said China could eventually leapfrog Japan on the global animation stage as Chinese animated drama "Art College 1994" had its world premiere in Berlin.
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Worst-ever February rainforest data for Brazilian Amazon
Brazilian Amazon deforestation reached its worst-ever February level in the second month of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's presidential term, provisional data showed Friday.
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Brits, Khaka lead stunning South Africa into Women's T20 World Cup final
Tazmin Brits and Ayabonga Khaka inspired a shock six-run victory for South Africa against England in their Women's T20 World Cup semi-final at Newlands in Cape Town on Friday.
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G7 allies and Zelensky meet on Ukraine invasion anniversary
G7 leaders, joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, met in a virtual summit Friday to emphasize their commitment to halting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, launched exactly a year ago.
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'French Oscars' ceremony features awkward lack of women
France's answer to the Oscars, the Cesar Awards, will hold its ceremony on Friday, with a distinct lack of women nominees despite a post-MeToo overhaul aimed at improving its feminist credentials.
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Conte 'close' to Spurs return but not in time for Chelsea: Stellini
Tottenham assistant manager Cristian Stellini said on Friday that boss Antonio Conte is "very close" to fully returning to work, but is not expected to be at this weekend's match against his former club Chelsea.
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WHO concerned about bird flu after girl's father tests positive
The World Health Organization said Friday it was concerned about bird flu after the father of a 11-year-old Cambodian girl who died from the disease also tested positive, raising fears of human-to-human transmission.
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13 civilians die in jihadist attack in Mali: local sources
A jihadist attack on a village in central Mali has killed 13 civilians, local officials told AFP on Friday.
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Italy and Ireland both promise a 'proper Test match'
When Michele Lamoro was asked on Friday what weaknesses his team could exploit as they tried to topple Ireland, the Italy captain smiled ruefully and took a breath.
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