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Daft Punk join TikTok

Daft Punk join TikTok

Dance legends Daft Punk may have hung up their robotic helmets last year, but they are hoping to build a new generation of fans with their own TikTok channel launching on Monday.

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Man Utd's Greenwood remanded in custody on attempted rape charge

Man Utd's Greenwood remanded in custody on attempted rape charge

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood was Monday remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.

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Richarlison's World Cup not at risk, says Conte

Richarlison's World Cup not at risk, says Conte

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has eased fears Brazil forward Richarlison could miss the World Cup due to a calf injury.

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Life expectancies diverged in pandemic's second year: study

Life expectancies diverged in pandemic's second year: study

There was a dramatic divergence in the average life expectancy of people in different global regions during the second year of the pandemic, a study found Monday, as higher vaccination rates helped some nations recover far more quickly than others.

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Ethiopia vows to seize airports in Tigray despite peace pledge

Ethiopia vows to seize airports in Tigray despite peace pledge

Ethiopia's government on Monday vowed to seize control of airports and other sites in Tigray, while at the same time reiterating a commitment to peace talks, as international alarm mounted over fighting in the war-torn region.

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English rugby giants Wasps follow Worcester into administration

English rugby giants Wasps follow Worcester into administration

English rugby giants Wasps were Monday placed into administration with all the players made redundant -- the second English Premiership club to suffer the fate in just three weeks.

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WHO seeks flexible funds from business via foundation

WHO seeks flexible funds from business via foundation

The World Health Organization is sourcing rapid response financing directly from companies to help tackle international crises, through the foundation it set up to bridge the shortfall from member states.

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Court challenge to Uganda's 'draconian' internet law

Court challenge to Uganda's 'draconian' internet law

Ugandan media groups and rights activists on Monday filed a court challenge to a controversial new internet law that they protest is aimed at curtailing free speech and quashing dissent.

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Drones spark gunfire, fearful cries before exploding in Kyiv

Drones spark gunfire, fearful cries before exploding in Kyiv

Buzzing like a lawn mower, a white arrow darts across the blue sky and drops obliquely toward its target in Ukraine's capital as policemen crouching next to their patrol car open fire.

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Man Utd's Greenwood remanded in custody charged with attempted rape

Man Utd's Greenwood remanded in custody charged with attempted rape

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood was Monday remanded in custody after appearing at Manchester Magistrates' Court charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.

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