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Unbeaten German boss Flick welcomes Dutch test in Amsterdam

Unbeaten German boss Flick welcomes Dutch test in Amsterdam

Germany head coach Hansi Flick is relishing the chance to see his team take on fellow European giants the Netherlands in a friendly on Tuesday.

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Saudi Arabia provides thrills on track and disquiet off it

Saudi Arabia provides thrills on track and disquiet off it

Max Verstappen may have led Charles Leclerc across the line to confirm the identity of Formula One's 'new era' protagonists, but Sunday’s thrilling Saudi Arabian Grand Prix posed plenty of questions for the future.

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Israel says historic meet with US, Arab envoys will 'deter' Iran

Israel says historic meet with US, Arab envoys will 'deter' Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the top diplomats of Israel and four Arab states wrapped up landmark meeting Monday vowing to boost regional cooperation, which Israel claimed would send a strong message to its arch foe Iran.

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Bangladesh shuts largest private school in Rohingya camps

Bangladesh shuts largest private school in Rohingya camps

Bangladesh has shut the largest private school for Rohingya refugees, officials said Monday, in a further blow to the educational prospects of thousands of children stuck in vast camps in the country's southeast.

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Oil sinks over China demand fears, as stocks rise on Ukraine talks

Oil sinks over China demand fears, as stocks rise on Ukraine talks

World oil prices dived Monday as Shanghai's phased Covid lockdown reignited fears over Chinese energy demand.

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Mancini hints he will stay Italy boss despite World Cup disaster

Mancini hints he will stay Italy boss despite World Cup disaster

Roberto Mancini dropped a big hint on Monday he will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for the World Cup for a second successive time.

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South Africa skates on diplomatic thin ice over Russia-Ukraine war

South Africa skates on diplomatic thin ice over Russia-Ukraine war

A month into the war in Ukraine, South Africa, one of the few African countries wielding diplomatic influence outside the continent, has stuck its neck out, adamantly refusing to condemn Russian aggression.

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UAE reaffirms OPEC+ commitment, says West must be 'reasonable'

UAE reaffirms OPEC+ commitment, says West must be 'reasonable'

The United Arab Emirates on Monday urged Western countries to be "reasonable" in their expectations, underlining its commitment to the global OPEC+ energy alliance.

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19 killed in shooting in central Mexico

19 killed in shooting in central Mexico

Nineteen people were shot and killed in central Mexico on Sunday, the State Attorney General's Office (FGE) said in a statement.

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India's top multiplexes to merge to survive 'streaming onslaught'

India's top multiplexes to merge to survive 'streaming onslaught'

India's two largest multiplex operators are set to merge, the companies said, as the industry recovers from the pandemic and battles a surge in subscriptions to streaming platforms.

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