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Qatari bid for Man Utd poses questions over PSG's future

Qatari bid for Man Utd poses questions over PSG's future

The announcement that a consortium led by a Qatari banker are bidding to buy Manchester United has raised questions about the potential impact for Paris Saint-Germain, who were taken over by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) more than a decade ago.

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'Hot like chip fat' Frankfurt ready for Napoli in Champions League

'Hot like chip fat' Frankfurt ready for Napoli in Champions League

Eintracht Frankfurt coach Oliver Glasner said on Monday his side are "hot like chip fat" for this week's Champions League last 16 first leg with Serie A leaders Napoli.

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Merlier takes UAE Tour opener in photo finish

Merlier takes UAE Tour opener in photo finish

Soudal-Quickstep's Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the first stage of the UAE Tour on Monday pipping Lotto Dstny's Caleb Ewan in a sprint finish.

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Sweden's king 'feeling well' after surgery: court

Sweden's king 'feeling well' after surgery: court

Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf is "feeling well" after a scheduled surgical procedure on Monday morning, the Swedish Royal Court said.

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Mauritius braces for intense Cyclone Freddy

Mauritius braces for intense Cyclone Freddy

Mauritius was battening down the hatches on Monday as an intense tropical cyclone moved closer, with flights cancelled and normal life at a standstill in the Indian Ocean island nation.

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Nigerians struggle with costs of living as election draws near

Nigerians struggle with costs of living as election draws near

Like millions of fellow Nigerians, Rotimi Bankole says he wants to use Saturday's presidential elections to push for a better life in his oil-rich but crisis-ridden country.

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UAE, Israel unveil joint naval vessel as military ties grow

UAE, Israel unveil joint naval vessel as military ties grow

The United Arab Emirates and Israel on Monday revealed their first jointly created unmanned vessel, illustrating their growing military ties as maritime threats rise in the Gulf region.

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Salman Rushdie attacks Dahl rewrites as 'absurd censorship'

Salman Rushdie attacks Dahl rewrites as 'absurd censorship'

Novelist Salman Rushdie led condemnations Monday of Roald Dahl's children's books being re-edited for a modern audience, calling it "absurd censorship" by "bowdlerising sensitivity police".

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Biden makes surprise trip to Kyiv before invasion anniversary

Biden makes surprise trip to Kyiv before invasion anniversary

US President Joe Biden on Monday made a trip to Kyiv organised in strict secrecy, promising $500 million in fresh arms deliveries and "unwavering" American support ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Chinese delegation gets 'warm reception' in rare visit to Taipei

Chinese delegation gets 'warm reception' in rare visit to Taipei

The first Chinese delegation to visit Taiwan since the pandemic enjoyed a "warm reception", the opposition-led Taipei city government said on Monday.

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