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Africa Super League: What we know and don't know

Africa Super League: What we know and don't know

The Africa Super League was launched in Tanzania this week amid much fanfare, with huge prize money for the 24 clubs who qualify for the first edition next year.

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Tens of thousands trek rugged trail to glimpse Iceland volcano

Tens of thousands trek rugged trail to glimpse Iceland volcano

Tens of thousands of people have braved a steep, rugged trail in Iceland to catch a rare glimpse of an active volcano after it erupted last week, spewing red-hot lava into the sky.

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Alleged British IS 'Beatle' held in jail after UK court appearance

Alleged British IS 'Beatle' held in jail after UK court appearance

A British man accused of being part of an Islamic State (IS) kidnap-and-murder cell known as the "Beatles" was remanded in custody Thursday on terrorism charges after Turkey deported him to the UK.

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Reed struggles as Vincent sets early pace in Singapore

Reed struggles as Vincent sets early pace in Singapore

Zimbabwe's Scott Vincent continued his red-hot streak at the International Series events by carding a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 to grab the first-round lead in Singapore on Thursday.

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Observers voice concern about Kenya vote disinformation

Observers voice concern about Kenya vote disinformation

International observers expressed concern Thursday about the spread of disinformation during the long wait for results from Kenya's election, as provisional counts point to a tight presidential race.

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Seoul seeks to ban basement flats after flooding deaths

Seoul seeks to ban basement flats after flooding deaths

South Korea's capital has moved to ban the cramped basement flats made famous by Oscar-winning movie "Parasite" after four people drowned in subterranean dwellings during flooding caused by record-breaking rains this week.

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European stocks dip as high inflation concerns linger

European stocks dip as high inflation concerns linger

European stock markets eased on Thursday as investors took profit from the gains notched up the previous day on better-than-expected inflation data in the US.

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Zverev in fight to be fit for US Open

Zverev in fight to be fit for US Open

Germany's world number two Alexander Zverev says he is facing a battle to be fit for the US Open following surgery on torn ankle ligaments at the French Open.

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Norwegian woman climber on track to break 'super peaks' record

Norwegian woman climber on track to break 'super peaks' record

Norwegian climber Kristin Harila has just three mountains left in her bid to climb the world's 14 "super peaks" in record time after successfully summiting Pakistan's Gasherbrum I, officials said Thursday.

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Elliott signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Elliott signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Liverpool tied down Harvey Elliott to a new "long-term" deal on Thursday with the 19-year-old expected to feature more prominently in Jurgen Klopp's first-team plans this season.

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