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Guardiola says Man City will be his longest reign

Guardiola says Man City will be his longest reign

Pep Guardiola admits he can't imagine managing any other club for longer than his golden spell in charge of Manchester City.

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'We weren't undercooked,' Meninga says after gripping victory over Kiwis

'We weren't undercooked,' Meninga says after gripping victory over Kiwis

Australia's gripping 16-14 victory over New Zealand to ensure a berth in the Rugby League World Cup final showed that the Kangaroos were far from undercooked, coach Mal Meninga insisted Friday.

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Protesters demanding a census revolt in Bolivian city

Protesters demanding a census revolt in Bolivian city

Riot police used tear gas to quell violent street protests in Bolivia's largest city on Friday, the latest disturbances in three weeks of unrest over demands that a new census be conducted.

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Verstappen blames himself for missing out on pole

Verstappen blames himself for missing out on pole

Max Verstappen blamed himself for missing out on pole position in Friday’s qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, claiming that the unpredictable wet weather conditions turned the session into a lottery.

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Modest Magnussen claims sensational maiden pole in the rain

Modest Magnussen claims sensational maiden pole in the rain

A beaming Kevin Magnussen was almost lost for words on Friday after claiming a sensational maiden pole position for himself and the underdog Haas team in a dramatic rain-hit qualifying session at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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European stocks up despite recession warnings, US shares extend rally

European stocks up despite recession warnings, US shares extend rally

Global stocks mostly ended higher on Friday as slower US inflation and an easing of Covid restrictions in China boosted investor sentiment, despite prospects of a downturn.

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Australia into Cup final after nail-biting victory over New Zealand

Australia into Cup final after nail-biting victory over New Zealand

Reigning champions Australia advanced to the final of the Rugby League World Cup after an enthralling 16-14 victory over New Zealand in Leeds on Friday in the first meeting between the two heavyweights since October 2019.

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UN, Russia grain, fertiliser exports talks end without breakthrough

UN, Russia grain, fertiliser exports talks end without breakthrough

United Nations chiefs held talks with Russian officials Friday on the Black Sea agreements on exporting grain and fertilisers, eight days before one of the deals is set to expire.

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Sharks, turtles, disease on agenda of wildlife trade summit

Sharks, turtles, disease on agenda of wildlife trade summit

The trade in shark fins, turtles, and other threatened species will come under scrutiny at a global wildlife summit in Panama, starting Monday, that will also focus on the spread of diseases such as Covid-19.

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Egypt hunger-striker's family say requested presidential pardon

Egypt hunger-striker's family say requested presidential pardon

The family of jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah announced Friday they have requested a presidential pardon for him as concern for his health mounts after a months-long hunger strike.

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