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Seeking re-election, Algeria's Tebboune touts gains

Seeking re-election, Algeria's Tebboune touts gains

Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who assumed Algeria's presidency during mass pro-democracy protests, is touting his achievements as he seeks another term. Yet, five years after the movement faded, some say real change remains elusive.

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All Blacks accept South Africa apology for Haka disruption

All Blacks accept South Africa apology for Haka disruption

The All Blacks on Tuesday accepted an apology from South Africa after fireworks, music and a jet fly-over partly drowned out New Zealand's Haka before last weekend's Test match.

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World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up

World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up

Son Heung-min's South Korea face Palestine while Japan host old rivals China when the third round of Asian qualifying kicks off on Thursday with the 2026 World Cup tantalisingly close.

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Jail terms reinstated over Brazil nightclub fire that killed 242

Jail terms reinstated over Brazil nightclub fire that killed 242

A Brazilian supreme court judge ordered Monday the immediate imprisonment of four people convicted for their role in a nightclub fire that killed 242 people more than a decade ago.

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Daughter of S.Africa's Zuma engaged to Eswatini's king

Daughter of S.Africa's Zuma engaged to Eswatini's king

A daughter of South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma was among hundreds of women and girls who danced for the king of Eswatini in a traditional ceremony Monday, confirming her engagement to the monarch.

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Eagles ace wary of historic NFL Brazil fixture

Eagles ace wary of historic NFL Brazil fixture

Philadelphia Eagles ace Darius Slay has criticized the NFL's decision to stage a fixture in Brazil as his team prepares to face the Green Bay Packers in Sao Paulo on Friday.

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Challis, the Paralympic champion first inspired by a dolphin

Challis, the Paralympic champion first inspired by a dolphin

Ellie Challis was first inspired to get into swimming after watching a video about a dolphin, and now the Briton is a Paralympic champion after winning the gold medal in the women's 50m backstroke S3 on Monday.

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Uruguay star Luis Suarez announces retirement from international football

Uruguay star Luis Suarez announces retirement from international football

Uruguay icon Luis Suarez announced his retirement from international football on Monday, confirming that he will hang up his boots following Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Paraguay in Montevideo.

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'No, I don't have a butler', says billionaire's daughter Pegula

'No, I don't have a butler', says billionaire's daughter Pegula

Jessica Pegula says she finds it "annoying" and "outrageous" that fans believe she has servants waiting on her hand and foot just because her father is a multi-billionaire sports mogul.

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Medvedev into US Open quarter-finals with Sinner on horizon

Medvedev into US Open quarter-finals with Sinner on horizon

Daniil Medvedev set-up a potential US Open quarter-final showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner on Monday as both men looked to exploit the huge hole left by the shock exits of superstar duo Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

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