Africa Cup of Nations: Goal glut, jet-set Motsepe, joy amid gloom
From endless shock results to a goal glut and vibrant crowds, it has been a action-packed Africa Cup of Nations, and there are still eight matches to go in the Ivory Coast.
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Osimhen on a mission with Nigeria at Cup of Nations
Many of the biggest stars at this year's Africa Cup of Nations have already been eliminated before the quarter-finals, but the continent's reigning player of the year Victor Osimhen is still standing as he aims to lead Nigeria to the title.
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IMF authorizes $4.7 bn for Argentina after Milei's 'bold' reforms
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved a fresh $4.7 billion for Argentina, praising the new administration of President Javier Milei as he enacts "bold" cost-cutting to bring the country's ailing economy back on track.
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Nigeria, S. Africa among quarter-finals favourites in 'crazy' AFCON
Former champions Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and South Africa have earned the right to be favourites in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday.
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The dark side of El Salvador's war on gangs
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's war on gangs is credited with slashing homicide rates and restoring security and dignity to citizens of what was once one of the world's most dangerous countries.
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg goes on trial in London
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg will appear in a London court on Thursday charged with public order offences linked to a demonstration against the energy industry.
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Crowley hopes to pass French Test and prove worthy heir to Sexton
Ireland rugby fans will hope Jack Crowley rises to the occasion when he runs out on Friday wearing the fly-half's No 10 shirt which was Johnny Sexton's property for over a decade.
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Ireland expect French 'war of attrition' in Six Nations opener
A strong-looking Ireland bidding for unprecedented back-to-back Grand Slams expect a "war of attrition" when they kick this season's Six Nations Championship off against France in Marseille on Friday.
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How French film is quietly becoming more diverse
"Vermin", a horror film about killer spiders invading a run-down apartment block, has become the first hit of the year in France.
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EU leaders face off against Orban over Ukraine aid
EU leaders will grapple with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at a crunch summit meeting Thursday to try to overcome his veto on 50 billion euros in financial aid for Ukraine.
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