Wasteful Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win over Tanzania
Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match.
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Ukraine retreats in east as Russian strikes kill three, hit energy
Ukraine pulled out troops from a town in the east after fierce battles, it said on Tuesday, as relentless Russian strikes killed three civilians and cut power to thousands in freezing winter temperatures.
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Macron meets French farmers in bid to defuse anger over trade deal
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday met with farmers' unions to discuss a controversial free trade deal and the government's handling of a cow disease that has led to protests and roadblocks.
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Ineos snap up Scotsman Onley
Scottish cyclist Oscar Onley, who came fourth in the last Tour de France with Picnic PostNL, has signed with Ineos Grenadiers starting from the 2026 season, the two teams announced on Tuesday.
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UK comedian Russell Brand faces new rape, assault charges: police
UK police said two new charges, of rape and sexual assault, had been issued on Tuesday against British comedian and actor Russell Brand.
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World is 'ready' for a woman at helm of UN: Chile's Bachelet tells AFP
Michelle Bachelet, a trailblazer for Latin America as its first woman to serve as defense minister and the first elected as Chilean president, now aims to become the UN's first female secretary general, and says the world is "ready."
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Real Madrid's Endrick joins Lyon on loan
Real Madrid's out-of-favour Brazilian starlet Endrick has joined Lyon on loan, the Ligue 1 club announced on Tuesday.
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Latest Epstein files renew scrutiny of Britain's ex-prince Andrew
A man who appears to be Britain's former prince Andrew discussed arranging meetings with "inappropriate friends" with Ghislaine Maxwell, the accomplice of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to newly released US government documents.
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US consumer confidence tumbles in December
US consumer confidence languished at a multi-month low in December as a slowing job market offset better sentiment after the government shutdown ended, according to a survey released Tuesday.
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Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken found dead in hotel
Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken, 27, has been found dead in his hotel room in Lavaze, Italy, the Norwegian Biathlon Association said Tuesday, adding that the cause of death was unknown.
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