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Neymar close to World Cup return, England and France set up last-eight showdown

Neymar close to World Cup return, England and France set up last-eight showdown

Neymar could make his return to the World Cup stage on Monday as Brazil continue their bid to be crowned kings for a record-extending sixth time against South Korea.

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Farewell the Queen and Mikhail Gorbachev: 2022's notable deaths

Farewell the Queen and Mikhail Gorbachev: 2022's notable deaths

From Queen Elizabeth II to the Soviet Union's last leader Mikhail Gorbachev, here are some of 2022's most notable deaths.

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2022: a year of living dangerously

2022: a year of living dangerously

From the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the overturning of abortion laws in the United States, here is a roundup of the biggest events to mark 2022.

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From DeSantis to Jabeur: 10 people who will make the news in 2023

From DeSantis to Jabeur: 10 people who will make the news in 2023

From Florida governor Ron DeSantis to Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur and Britain's Prince Harry, here are 10 people who are expected to make headlines in 2023.

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Records that tumbled in 2022

Records that tumbled in 2022

From roasting temperatures to rocketing energy prices and millions of refugees fleeing Ukraine, 2022 was a year of extremes.

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Chinese cities relax testing rules as zero-Covid policy eases

Chinese cities relax testing rules as zero-Covid policy eases

Businesses reopened and testing requirements were relaxed in Beijing and other Chinese cities on Monday as the country tentatively eases out of a strict zero-Covid policy that sparked nationwide protests.

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Tunisians dream of moving to Germany as crisis bites

Tunisians dream of moving to Germany as crisis bites

Germany is becoming a key destination for disillusioned young Tunisians despite a language barrier and the North African nation's long history of ties with France.

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Egypt dusts off pyramids for fashion, pop and art shows

Egypt dusts off pyramids for fashion, pop and art shows

Egypt is using the ancient grandeur of its pyramids as a backdrop for modern pop concerts and fashion shows, hoping to boost its image, tourism and the luxury brand sector beloved by its moneyed elite.

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Gaza fishermen rejoice at finally fixing their boats

Gaza fishermen rejoice at finally fixing their boats

Wearing sky blue overalls near Gaza's port, technician Mohammed Jerboa celebrates the chance to finally repair fishing boats after a 15-year Israeli ban on vital materials.

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French author Dominique Lapierre dies at 91

French author Dominique Lapierre dies at 91

Dominique Lapierre, a French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced.

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