Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban attack on Paktia military base

Taliban carry out complex attack in Gardez, killing at least three soldiers and wounding five others, official says.

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Mame Thiam nets hat-trick in Fenerbahce victory over Antalyaspor

The Senegalese forward was at his goalscoring best with the Yellow Canaries recording a comfortable win

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Mulaudzi, Mbane, Ramalepe, Simpore and Dabda help Dinamo-BSUPC to maiden Belarusian Cup title

A host of stars from Africa were in impressive form as their club edged the holders to claim their maiden cup success in Belarus

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Whatever happened to Khanthang Paite? The I-League winner whose career spiralled down after joining East Bengal

The former Churchill Brothers player describes his foray of fortunes and struggles in Indian football...

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Arsenal close in on Ceballos after breakthrough in Madrid talks

The Spain international midfielder will spend the 2020/21 season on loan at Emirates Stadium

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I-League Second Division: Rana Gharami set to join Bengaluru United

The defender will play for the Karnataka outfit in the upcoming second division...

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Hong Kong begins coronavirus mass-testing amid calls for boycott

More than half a million people signed up for tests and at least 10,000 were tested in the first two hours on Tuesday.

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Saudi king sacks commander of Yemen forces over corruption claims

Royal decree refers Prince Fahd, his son and four military officers to the anti-graft watchdog for investigation.

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'I hope Messi comes to the MLS' - Galaxy boss Schelotto wants Barcelona superstar in North America

The Galaxy tactician was asked about the possibility of the Argentine superstar heading to North America

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ISL: Jamshedpur FC all set to rope in TP Rehenesh

The 27-year-old goalkeeper is all set to leave Kerala Blasters after just one season to join Owen Coyle’s Jamshedpur FC…

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Ziyech will be a success at Chelsea, says former Ajax star Olsen

In an interview with Stats Perform News, the former Ajax winger discussed the new Chelsea signing and Christian Eriksen

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Facebook threatens news sharing ban in Australia

The social media giant is preparing for a new law that would force it to pay publishers for news articles.

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BTS: K-pop group reacts with 'tears' after making Billboard history

The group's first ever English single has made history as a Billboard Hot 100 chart topper.

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JEE: India holds crucial college exam amid Covid-19 fears

A hugely competitive college exam in India kicks off after weeks of heavy protest from students.

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Bella Thorne, OnlyFans and the battle over monetising content

Content creators say OnlyFans has slashed incomes by placing caps on prices charged on the platform.

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US steps up support for Taiwan to counter rising China pressure

Washington declassifies six Reagan-era security assurances given to Taiwan, vows new economic dialogue with Taipei.

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Australian business anchor for China's CGTN detained in Beijing

Australia says Cheng Lei has been held since mid-August and China has not explained why.

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Saudi king sacks defence officials

Six men, including two princes, are arrested as part of the country's latest anti-corruption drive.

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Hong Kong starts mass testing for coronavirus: Live news

Half a million people have signed up for the programme, despite calls for a boycott from activists, democracy groups.

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FIFA 21: How to play the new game for free before launch

The launch of FIFA 21 is edging closer and closer, and fans who simply can't wait will be able to have a taster of the game with the demo version

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Egbo's KF Tirana lose Albanian Super Cup to 10-man Teuta Durres

Tirona failed to add another silverware to their trophy cabinet having lost to their adversaries on Monday evening

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Picture of the day for September 1, 2020

Blue-hour view of the free-standing bell tower of the Pula Cathedral, Pula, Croatia. The present-day cathedral came into existence through a series of expansions of pre-existing 5th-century religious buildings, whereas the baroque-style bell tower, located in front of the basilica, was added in 1707 and was built using stones taken from the Roman-built Pula Arena.. Learn more.

'We were disappointed to see Koeman leave' - Van Dijk understands why Barca boss needed to take dream job

The Liverpool defender says the Netherlands squad 'wholeheartedly' supporters their now-former manager

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China's 'provocative' movements along border thwarted: India

India accuses Chinese troops of changing the status quo on their disputed border in a fresh flare-up.

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Victoria posts deadliest day, but confident coronavirus easing

Australian state reports 41 deaths but is confident as daily new cases fall, promising an easing of curbs soon.

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Face masks mandatory in New Zealand as Auckland lockdown lifted

Prime minister Jacinda Ardern says she is confident outbreak under control as schools and businesses reopen.

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Hassan Al Thawadi - Qatar committed to securing sustainable accommodation options for 2022 World Cup

MADLSA and SC sign first batch of lease agreements in Qatar to secure accommodations for world cup fans...

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Timothy Otieno: Tusker FC striker in Zambia to negotiate move to Napsa FC

The Kenya striker finished the abandoned KPL season with 14 goals and he is keen to play abroad in the new campaign

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'Arteta deserves a great deal of credit' - Arsenal manager's philosophy clear to see in Community Shield final, says Keown

A former Gunners defender saw a "real identity" to the team during their win over Liverpool at Wembley at the weekend

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From Johnny Wong to Luqman Hakim - Meet Malaysia's finest football exports

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How have Nigeria’s big movers of 2019 fared?

Have 2019’s big Super Eagles transfer movers been successful at their new clubs?

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Dominic Ayella: KCCA FC unveil youngster from academy

The former league champions have once again promoted a player from their academy ahead of the new season

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Ugandan Premier League Transfers: The Done Deals

Goal present all of the done deals involving the top league players during the summer transfer window

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ISL: Kerala Blasters in talks with Argentine attacking midfielder Facundo Pereyra

The 32-year-old has last played for Apollon Limassol in Cyprus...

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'Nobody is giving up on Kepa' - Chelsea legend Cech says club will persevere with struggling Arrizabalaga

The struggling Blues shot stopper can still make it at Stamford Bridge, the club stalwart believes

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Lloris not planning to watch Tottenham's Amazon documentary as Alli embraces the experience

The Spurs shot-stopper will feature prominently in the new series but isn't keen to see the end product

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Polls show Japan's ex-defence minister most popular as next PM

While the public backs Shigeru Ishiba to take over from departing Shinzo Abe, he lacks support within the ruling party.

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Sandesh Jhingan - I grew as a player as well as a person at Kerala Blasters

The Indian defender suggested that he is taking time to select his next club as he wants to make the best decision for himself…

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Sandesh Jhingan - Goalless draw against Qatar is the most favourite moment in my career

The India international defender picked Narender Gahlot, Anwar Ali and Sumit Rathi as his favourite defenders amongst the upcoming defenders...

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Ex-Man Utd star Evra makes surprise cameo for 11th-tier English club

The Frenchman welcomed the chance to return to the pitch and even donned a special number

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'Heavy price': China threatens Czech official over Taiwan visit

The arrival of the Czech delegation marks the second high-profile foreign visit to the democratic island in a fortnight.

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Number of US coronavirus cases nears six million: Live news

Several US states report record daily infections; New Zealand eases restrictions and makes masks compulsory.

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Manchester United and Van de Beek a perfect match - Van der Vaart

The former Netherlands star has backed a reported Premier League move for the young midfielder

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Argentina's president sends Messi message as he pleads for Newell's reunion

The Barcelona star's situation has drawn the attention of his country's leader

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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

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Picture of the day for August 31, 2020

A juvenile Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus in flight over Mount Carmel, Hai-Bar Nature Reserve in Israel. The brown feathers at the base of the neck show it is a young bird (adults have a white collar ruff); the lack of rings and tags at this time of year implies that this one has not yet been caught, ringed, and tagged by ornithologists.. Learn more.

Libya civil war: 10,000 people missing, rights group says

Sunday marks the International Day of the Disappeared, drawing attention to people who have inexplicably gone missing.

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The Indigenous artists designing coronavirus masks

From celebrating culture to highlighting a suicide epidemic, Indigenous artists are creating masks with meaning.

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Yanga SC reveal why the hired coach Zlatko Krmpotic

The Jangwani Street-based giants have revealed the reason they hired the Serbian tactician for two years

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'De Bruyne is the best midfielder in the world' - Manchester City star 'on another level' to his peers, says Xavi

The former Barcelona playmaker has heaped praise upon the man who picked up the Premier League Player of the Year award last season

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Football on TV this week: Matches to watch & live stream in UK today, tomorrow & this weekend

Goal brings you all the matches that are being shown live on television so you can plan your next few days of viewing pleasure

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Olunga: Kenya forward frustrated as Kashiwa Reysol lose to Kashiwa Antlers

The Harambee Stars striker was left frustrated after they suffered a home defeat in a J1 League match played on Saturday

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ISL: Chennaiyin FC rope in Csaba László as new head coach

The former Lithuania and Uganda national team coach will succeed Owen Coyle at the Marina Machans...

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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Baroka FC: Kick off, TV channel, live score, squad news and preview

Masandawana are hoping to avoid an upset against a Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele side keen to record their first-ever league win over Pitso Mosimane's side

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Three matches to go - How Mamelodi Sundowns can clinch PSL title

Goal takes a look at what Masandawana need to do in order to beat Amakhosi to the championship

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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

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Xi says China to step up efforts to fight 'splittism' in Tibet

Chinese leader tells senior Communist Party officials that Beijing must plant 'seeds of loving China' among Tibetans.

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'I want to be ref in my next life' - FA Selangor's B. Satiananthan livid after lacklustre draw

Selangor boss B. Satiananthan insists that rumours of a new head coach does not bother him, after the Red Giants recorded a drab draw against PJ City.

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How I-League clubs with an all-Indian squad have fared in the past!

With Sudeva opting for an all-Indian squad in their debut I-League bout, Goal takes a look at how clubs with a similar stance coped in the past

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Sukhwinder Singh - The current Indian team is doing very well under Igor Stimac

India had almost defeated English club West Bromwich Albion back in 2000 during a pre-season tour under Sukhwinder Singh’s tutelage…

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Southgate supports Henderson's Manchester United decision

The Three Lions boss believes he would have made the same call as the young shot-stopper and returned to Old Trafford for the new campaign

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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

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Tens of thousands of anti-Netanyahu protesters hit Israel streets

Organisers say that as many as 37,000 people joined in the 11th consecutive weekend protest against prime minister.

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Trump intel chief ends election security briefings to Congress

John Ratcliffe made the decision because the administration 'got tired' of intelligence leaks, Trump says.

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Klopp praises Minamino's Liverpool impact, wants five substitutions in the Premier League

The Reds boss singled out the Japanese attacker for finding a way to adapt during a difficult period

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Arsenal deserve to be in Champions League – Tierney

The Gunners defender is determined to ensure the club secures a return to Europe's elite competition next season

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Brazil coronavirus deaths surpass 120,000: Live updates

Brazil's Ministry of Health reports slowdown in the number of new fatalities; Italy conducts record number of tests.

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Picture of the day for August 30, 2020

"Everything is Going to be Alright" artwork by Martin Creed, Christchurch Art Gallery, Christchurch, New Zealand. Learn more.

Kahata delighted to reunite with new signing Onyango at Simba SC

The Harambee Stars defender was signed by Wekundu wa Msimbazi to strengthen the defence ahead of the new campaign

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Zlatko Krmpotic: Serbian coach arrives at Yanga SC ahead of new season

The 62-year-old tactician has arrived safely in Dar es Salaam ready to take over the reigns at the record champions

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Bidvest Wits defender Gordinho on why he’s looking forward to facing Kaizer Chiefs

The Clever Boys centre back reveals his excitement at facing his former employers in Nasrec, Johannesburg

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Indian Football quiz: Test your knowledge with our 'Sharp Minds' challenge!

How much do you know about transfers in Indian football?

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Brescia star Tonali wanted by Milan and Inter, confirms Cellino

With the two Milan clubs interested, the midfield star wants his future sorted imminently

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First case of coronavirus reinfection identified in US: Live news

Nevada researchers say man who fell ill from COVID-19 in April tested positive for a different virus strain in June.

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'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

Chadwick Boseman died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer, his family says.

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Libya interior minister suspended after gunmen fire on protesters

Tripoli-based government says Fathi Bashagha's handling of a crackdown on protests will be investigated within 72 hours.

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Amarjit Kiyam: Igor Stimac told me to call him if I need help

Amarjit Singh was all praise for his national team head coach whose mental support was crucial for his recovery from an injury last season...

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Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther star dies of cancer aged 43

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.

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Coronavirus: Children's role in spread puzzles scientists

A study from South Korea gives among the clearest pictures yet of children as carriers of the virus.

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Hurricane Laura death toll climbs to 14 in the US

Fourteen people are now confirmed dead in the US after Hurricane Laura battered two states.

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US executes fifth federal prisoner this year after 17-year hiatus

Keith Nelson put to death for rape and murder of 10-year-old girl in 1999 as victim's mother, sister witness execution.

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Percy Tau scores in Anderlecht draw at Oostende

The 26-year-old salvaged a point for the Purple and Whites in Friday’s league clash

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Amazon fires: Are they worse this year than before?

Blazes are continuing to rage in the Amazon rainforest, despite the Brazilian president's fire ban.

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Cloud gaming: Are game streaming services bad for the planet?

Remote streaming services may be the future but could cause a sharp rise in emissions, a study shows.

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Week in pictures: 22-28 August 2020

A selection of remarkable images taken around the world this week.

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Bihar: Destroyed lives and submerged homes in flood-hit India

Homes and livelihoods have been swept away by monsoon rains in India's Bihar state.

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Fact-checking President Donald Trump's false campaign claims

As Trump seeks re-election, his speeches are full of half-true grievances, made-up problems and exaggerated claims.

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Picture of the day for August 29, 2020

Oderbruch, near Siekierki in Poland. Learn more.

Samuel Chukwuweze scores in Villarreal friendly defeat by Valencia

The Nigerian winger was on target for the Yellow Submarines, but it was not enough for a win

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Osimhen scores hat-trick and assists in Napoli annihilation of L'Aquila

The Nigerian forward got his Partenopei career off to a solid start by having a hand in four goals

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Temwa vs Tabitha: Malawian sisters go head to head in China

Champions Jiangsu Suning will be batting Wuhan this weekend, with the sisters set to face off against each other for the first time

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NZ takes action over stock market cyber attacks

The comments from New Zealand's finance minister come after trading was hit for the fourth day in a row.

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Tough times to continue for Chinese firms in the US

It doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins, the anti-Chinese sentiment will remain on the White House agenda.

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The Return of East Timor's Children

Decades after being 'stolen' as children, victims of forced separation embark on a painful yet uplifting journey home.

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Kerala Blasters: Bartholomew Ogbeche was great in yellow but it's time to move on

Kerala Blasters' all-time topscorer has decided to leave the club...

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Melbourne storm: Three killed as winds cause widespread damage

A four-year-old boy is among the victims as a storm fells trees and contaminates drinking water.

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Messi parade held in Rosario as Newell's Old Boys fans seek reunion with Barca star

The Argentine club are desperate for their former youth product to make a stunning return

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Messi and Griezmann aren't incompatible at Barcelona – Deschamps

The Les Bleus boss believes his French striker can shine alongside the Argentine in seasons to come if given the chance

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Japan's Abe to meet media as hospital visits fuel health concerns

Japanese prime minister, who suffers from chronic illness, says he wants to do utmost in job and look after his health.

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US says China's South China Sea missile launches threat to peace

Pentagon says use of missiles, military exercises in disputed sea are destabilising and violate 2002 Code of Conduct.

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President Trump addresses the RNC to accept the presidential nomination after introduction by Ivanka

08/27/20 7:23 PM

Kompany hoping Messi joins Man City as he backs Barca star to help them win the Champions League

The Citizens former skipper has backed the club's reported pursuit of the Argentine star

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Severe or fatal COVID-19 rare in children, UK study finds - Live

Study of COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals between January and July found that less than 1 percent were children.

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Thousands to commemorate MLK's dream in DC civil rights march

The rally comes amid fresh outrage after police shot Jacob Blake, a Black man, multiple times in the back.

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Griezmann was planning Barcelona departure before Koeman arrival, claims former agent

The French attacker was assessing his exit options prior to the Dutch manager's arrival

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France boss Deschamps reveals reasons for selecting Aouar, Camvinga and Upamecano

The trio of African descent have been called up to Le Bleu squad for the first time

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Kyle Rittenhouse charged over Wisconsin protest deaths

Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with killing two people and injuring another amid protests in Kenosha.

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Donald Trump to target Biden on final day of RNC: Live updates

Donald Trump expected to attack Democratic rival Joe Biden as he formally accepts his party's presidential nomination.

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Kamala Harris delivers rebuke of Trump's COVID-19 response

Harris launches her first major attack on the president hours before his address to the virtual Republican convention.

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Picture of the day for August 28, 2020

View of Warsaw from the terrace of the Royal Castle (1773). Painting (oil on canvas) by Bernardo Bellotto (1722–1780).. Learn more.

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WATCH LIVE: RNC's final night to feature Dr. Ben Carson, Ivanka Trump, Alice Johnson and a high-stakes speech from President Tru

08/27/20 5:30 PM

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Mets, Marlins players walk off Citi Field in protest

08/27/20 5:02 PM

Cuadrado 'can't imagine' Barcelona icon Messi joining Ronaldo at Juventus

The Colombian is unable to envision the Barca legend teaming up with his great individual rival in Turin

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Guirassy: Rennes complete signing of Franco-Guinean striker from Amiens

The 24-year-old has finalised his much-anticipated move to Roazhon Park

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TikTok boss quits as Trump's ban looms

Kevin Mayer is leaving the video-sharing app at the centre of controversy amid US-China tensions.

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Pence claims US victory over coronavirus, condemns racial unrest

Vice president offers Republican's case for Trump's re-election; the US economy was great before the 'China virus' hit.

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Chennai City FC perfecting the art of scouting and transfers

Player sales aren't setbacks for Chennai City who have mastered the art of unearthing gems...

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Naomi Osaka leaves WTA tournament over Blake shooting

The WTA New York tournament is suspended after Osaka withdraws in a protest over US police violence.

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Tanya Day: Aboriginal death in custody decision 'devastates' relatives

Tanya Day's relatives say police should be prosecuted over her preventable death in custody.

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RNC 2020: Pence warns Americans 'won't be safe' if Biden wins

The US vice-president depicts November's vote as a choice between law-and-order and lawlessness.

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China fires 'aircraft-carrier killer' missile in warning to US

Ballistic missiles launched in response to US aerial activities in a 'no-fly zone' area during a Chinese naval drill.

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I-League: Arijit Bagui set to join 2nd Division side Bhowanipore FC

The right-back is in advanced talks with the I-League 2nd Division side...

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India coronavirus: Covid strikes remote Greater Andamanese tribe

There are just 53 members of the Greater Andamanese tribe left- four test positive for the virus.

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Coronavirus: Vaccine front-runner China already inoculating workers

Chinese health officials say they used emergency powers to secretly test unapproved vaccines.

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EFF: Throwing Out the FTC's Suit Against Qualcomm Moves Antitrust Law in the Wrong Direction

Throwing Out the FTC's Suit Against Qualcomm Moves Antitrust Law in the Wrong Direction

The government bestows temporary monopolies in the form of patents to promote future innovation and economic growth. Antitrust law empowers the government to break up monopolies when their power is so great and their conduct is so corrosive of competition that they can dictate market outcomes without worrying about their rivals. In theory, patent and antitrust law serve the same goals—promoting economic and technological development—but in practice, they often butt heads.

The relationship between antitrust and patent law is especially thorny when it comes to “standards-essential patents” or “SEPs.” These are patents that cover technologies considered “essential” for implementing standards—agreed-upon rules and protocols that allow different manufacturers’ devices to communicate with each other using shared network infrastructure. Some technology standards become standards by achieving widespread adoption through market forces (the QWERTY keyboard layout is on example). But many are the result of extensive deliberation and cooperation among industry players (including competitors), like the MP3 audio compression and 3G wireless communication standards.

Standards can enhance competition and consumer choice, but they also massively inflate the value of patents deemed essential to the standard, and give their owners the power to sue companies that implement the standard for money damages or injunctions to block them from using their SEPs. When standards cover critical features like wireless connectivity, SEP owners wield a huge amount of “hold-up” power because their patents allow them to effectively block access to the standard altogether. That lets them charge unduly large tolls to anyone who wants to implement the standard.

To minimize that risk, standard-setting organizations typically require companies that want their patented technology incorporated into a standard to promise in advance to license their SEPs to others on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms. But that promise strikes at a key tension between antitrust and patent law: patent owners have no obligation to let anyone use technology their patent covers, but to get those technologies incorporated into standards, patent owners usually have to promise that they will give permission to anyone who wants to implement the standard as long as they pay a reasonable license fee. 

Qualcomm is one of the most important and dominant companies in the history of wireless communication standards. It is a multinational conglomerate that has owned patents on every major wireless communication standard since its first CDMA patent in 1985, and it participates in the standard-setting organizations that define those standards. Qualcomm is somewhat unique in that it not only licenses SEPs, but also supplies the modem chips used by a wide range of devices. These include chips that implement wireless communication standards, which lie at the heart of every mobile computing device.

Although Qualcomm promised to license its SEPs (including patents essential to CDMA, 3G, 4G, and 5G) on FRAND terms, its conduct has to many looked unfair, unreasonable, and highly discriminatory. In particular, Qualcomm has drawn scrutiny for bundling tens of thousands of patents together—including many that are not standard-essential—and offering portfolio-only licenses no matter what licensees actually want or need; refusing to sell modem chips to anyone without a SEP license and threatening to withhold chips from companies trying to negotiate different license terms; refusing to license anyone other than original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs); and insisting on royalties calculated as a percentage of the sale price of a handset sold to end users for hundreds of dollars, despite the minimal contribution of any particular patent to the retail value.

In 2017, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Qualcomm for violating both sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act by engaging in a number of anticompetitive SEP licensing practices. In May 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California agreed with the FTC, identifying numerous instances of Qualcomm’s unlawful, anticompetitive conduct in a comprehensive 233-page opinion. We were pleased to see the FTC take action and the district court credit the overwhelming evidence that Qualcomm’s conduct is corrosive to market-based competition and threatens to cement Qualcomm’s dominance for years to come.

But this month, a panel of judges from the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously overturned the district court’s decision, reasoning that Qualcomm’s conduct was “hypercompetitive” but not “anticompetitive,” and therefore not a violation of antitrust law. To reach that result, the Ninth Circuit made the patent grant more powerful and antitrust law weaker than ever.

According to the Ninth Circuit, patent owners don’t have a duty to let anyone use what their patent covers, and therefore Qualcomm had no duty to license its SEPs to anyone. But that framing requires ignoring the promises Qualcomm made to license its SEPs on reasonable and non-discriminatory terms—promises that courts in this country and around the world have consistently enforced. It also means ignoring antitrust principles like the essential facilities doctrine, which limits the ability of a monopolist with hold-up power over an essential facility (like a port) to shut out rivals. Instead, the Ninth Circuit held rather simplistically that a duty to deal could arise only if the monopolist had provided access, and then reversed its policy.

But even when Qualcomm restricted its licensing policies in critical ways, the Ninth Circuit found reasons to approve those restrictions. For example, Qualcomm stopped licensing its patents to chip manufacturers and started licensing them only to OEMs. This had a major  benefit: it let Qualcomm charge a much higher royalty rate based on the high retail price of the end user devices, like smartphones and tablets, that OEMs make and sell. If Qualcomm had continued to license to chip suppliers, its patents would be “exhausted” once the chips were sold to OEMs, extinguishing Qualcomm’s right to assert its patents and control how the chips were used.

Patent exhaustion is a century-old doctrine that protects the rights of consumers to use things they buy without getting the patent owner’s permission again and again. Patent exhaustion is important because it prevents price-gouging, but also because it protects space for innovation by letting people use things they buy freely, including to build innovations of their own. The doctrine thus helps patent law serve its underlying goal—promoting economic growth and innovation. In other words, the doctrine of exhaustion is baked into the patent grant; it is not optional. Nevertheless, the Ninth Circuit wholeheartedly approved of Qualcomm’s efforts to avoid exhaustion—even when that meant cutting off access to previous licensees (chip-makers) in ways that let Qualcomm charge far more in licensing fees than its SEPs could possibly have contributed to the retail value of the final product.

It makes no sense that Qualcomm could contract around a fundamental principle like patent exhaustion, but at the same time did not assume any antitrust duty to deal under these circumstances. Worse, it’s harmful for the economy, innovation, and consumers. Unfortunately, the kind of harm that antitrust law recognizes is limited to harm affecting “competition” or the “competitive process.” Antitrust law, at least as the Ninth Circuit interprets it, doesn’t do nearly enough to address the harm downstream consumers experience when they pay inflated prices for high-tech devices, and miss out on innovation that might have developed from fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory licensing practices.

We hope the FTC sticks to its guns and asks the Ninth Circuit to go en banc and reconsider this decision. Otherwise, antitrust law will become an even weaker weapon against innovation-stifling conduct in technology markets.   

Published August 27, 2020 at 01:01AM
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EFF: California: Tell Your Senators That Ill-Conceived “Immunity Passports” Won’t Help Us

California: Tell Your Senators That Ill-Conceived “Immunity Passports” Won’t Help Us

Californians should not be forced to present their smartphones to enter public places. But that’s exactly what A.B. 2004 would do, by directing the state to set up a blockchain-based system for “immunity passports”: a verified health credential that shows the results of someone’s last COVID-19 test, and uses those to grant access to public places.

By claiming that blockchain technology is part of a unique solution to the public health crisis we’re in, AB 2004 is opportunism at its worst. We are proud to stand with Mozilla and the American Civil Liberties Union’s California Center for Advocacy and Policy in opposing this bill. We encourage you to tell your senator to oppose it, too.

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While the latest version of A.B. 2004 steps back from previous plans to create a pilot program for immunity passports, it’s still written to push a hasty and poorly planned system onto Californians. The bill would empower the California Department of Consumer Affairs (CDCA) to authorize health care providers to issue verifiable health credentials, establish procedures for doing so, and maintain a blockchain registry of such issuers.

By claiming that blockchain technology is part of a unique solution to the public health crisis we’re in, AB 2004 is opportunism at its worst

But the bill says nothing about how long a credential should be valid, how it should be updated, or how it can be revoked if you’re exposed or even infected after you receive the passport. It doesn’t say anything about how those procedures should interact with existing medical privacy laws. And while the bill would require CDCA to consult with a working group (also created by the latest version of the bill) that includes civil liberties and privacy representatives, CDCA can ignore those recommendations. The bill doesn’t even limit when or how CDCA may exercise its powers.

And there are many problems with the underlying concept of immunity passports. In the short term, medical experts have warned it’s too early to use them for the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization in April warned against the idea. The WHO said that the medical community’s understanding of SARS-Cov-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—was not sufficient to certify that those who have antibodies in their system posed no risk to others.

EFF also opposes the very purpose of these credentials which, according to the bill's fact sheet and official analysis, is to identify those who should be excluded from workplaces, travel, and "any other processes." That has ramifications beyond the current pandemic. Handing your phone over to someone—a security guard, a law enforcement officer—creates the significant risk that they may look through other information on the device. You should never have to do that to enter your workplace or your school.

Finally, by suggesting deploying credentials that rely on having a smartphone to control access to public spaces, A.B. 2004 would limit those without smartphones—often lower-income Californians—from being able to move freely. That ensures that the Californians who are disproportionately hit hardest by COVID-19 are also those hurt most by this bill—now and in the future. Some have suggested that the accessibility issue can be addressed by allowing people to print out a paper version of a credential. That would exacerbate the security issues, and not address any of the privacy, security, or safety concerns. In fact, it could make it even easier to present a health credential that isn’t current or valid. It makes it even more difficult to verify the credential and makes it easier for someone to present another person's immunity passport as their own. 

The latest version of A.B. 2004 doesn’t take any of these concerns seriously. It instead pushes a system, based on unproven science, that would give people false hope of returning to a normal life. As Mozilla wrote in its blog post opposing an earlier version of the bill:

“A better approach would be [to] establish design principles, guardrails, and outcome goals up front…[i]mportantly, the process should build in the possibility that no technical solution is suitable, even if this outcome forces policymakers back to the drawing board.”

A.B. 2004’s authors still aren’t listening. But you can tell your state senator: don’t let those taking advantage of the pandemic push California into making bad policy.

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Published August 26, 2020 at 01:06AM
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EFF: If Privacy Dies in VR, It Dies in Real Life

If Privacy Dies in VR, It Dies in Real Life

If you aren’t an enthusiast, chances are you haven’t used a Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR) headset. The hype around this technology, however, is nearly inescapable. We’re not just talking about dancing with lightsabers; there’s been a lot of talk about how VR/AR will revolutionize entertainment, education, and even activism. EFF has long been interested in the potential of this technology, and has even developed our own VR experience, Spot the Surveillance, which places users on a street corner amidst police spying technologies. 

It’s easy to be swept up in the excitement of a new technology, but utopian visions must not veil the emerging ethical and legal concerns in VR/AR. The devices are new, but the tech giants behind them aren’t. Any VR/AR headset you use today is likely made by a handful of corporate giants—Sony, Microsoft, HTC, and Facebook. As such, this budding industry has inherited a lot of issues from their creators. VR and AR hardware aren’t household devices quite yet, but if they succeed, there’s a chance they will creep into all of our personal and professional lives guided by the precedents set today.  

A Step Backwards: Requiring Facebook Login for Oculus

This is why Oculus’ announcement last week shocked and infuriated many users. Oculus, acquired by Facebook in 2014, announced that it will require a Facebook account for all users within the next 2 years. At the time of the acquisition Oculus offered distressed users an assurance that “[y]ou will not need a Facebook account to use or develop for the Rift [headset].” 

There’s good cause to be alarmed. Eliminating alternative logins can force Oculus users to accept Facebook’s Community Standards, or risk potentially bricking their device. With this lack of choice, users can no longer freely give meaningful consent and lose the freedom to be anonymous on their own device. That is because Oculus owners will also need to adopt Facebook’s controversial real name policy.  The policy requires users to register what Facebook calls their “authentic identity,” — one known by friends and family and found on acceptable documents—in order to use the social network. Without anonymity, Oculus leaves users in sensitive contexts out to dry, such as VR activism in Hong Kong or LGBTQ+ users who can not safely reveal their identity.

Logging in to Facebook on an Oculus product already shares with Facebook to inform ads when you logged in to a Facebook account. Facebook already has a vast collection of data, collected from across the web and even your own devices. Combining this with sensitive biometric and environmental data detected by Oculus headsets furthers tramples user privacy. And Facebook should really know—the company recently agreed to pay $650 million for violating Illinois’ biometric law (BIPA) for collecting user biometric data without consent. However, for companies like Facebook, which are built on capturing your attention and selling it to advertisers, this is a potential gold mine. Having eye-tracking data on users, for example, can cement a monopolistic power in online advertisements— regardless of how effective it actually is. They merely need the ad industry to believe Facebook has an advantage. 

Facebook violating the trust of users in its acquired companies (like Instagram and Whatsapp) may not be surprising. After all, it has a long trail of broken promises while paying lip service to privacy concerns. What’s troubling in this instance, however, is the position of Oculus in the VR/AR industry. Facebook is poised to help shape the medium as a whole and normalize mass user surveillance, as Google has already done with smartphones.

Defending Fundamental Human Rights in All Realities

Strapping these devices to ourselves lets us enter a virtual world, but at a price—these companies enter our lives and have access to intimate details about us though biometric data. How we move and interact with the world offers insight, by proxy, to how we think and feel in the moment. Eye tracking technology, often seen in cognitive science, is already being developed, which sets the stage for unprecedented privacy and security risks. If aggregated, those in control of this biometric data may be able to identify patterns which let them more precisely predict (or cause) certain behavior and even emotions in the virtual world. It may allow companies to exploit users' emotional vulnerabilities through strategies that are difficult for the user to perceive and resist. What makes the collection of this sort of biometric data particularly frightening, is that unlike a credit card or password, it is information about us we cannot change. Once collected, there is little users can do to mitigate the harm done by leaks or data being monetized with additional parties. 

Threats to our privacy don’t stop there. A VR/AR setup will also be densely packed with cameras, microphones, and myriad other sensors to help us interact with the real world—or at least not crash into it. That means information about your home, your office, or even your community is collected, and potentially available to the government. Even if you personally never use this equipment, sharing a space with someone who does puts your privacy at risk. Without meaningful user consent and restrictions on collection, a menacing future may take shape where average people using AR further proliferate precise audio and video surveillance in public and private spaces. It’s not hard to imagine these raw data feeds integrating with the new generations of automatic mass surveillance technology such as face recognition.

Companies like Oculus need to do more than “think about privacy”. Industry leaders need to commit to the principles of privacy by design, security, transparency, and data minimization. By default, only data necessary to core functions of the device or software should be collected; even then, developers should utilize encryption, delete data as soon as reasonably possible, and have this data stay on local devices. Any collection or use of information beyond this, particularly when shared with additional parties, must be opt-in with specific, freely given user consent. For consent to be freely given, Facebook should provide an alternative option so the user has the ability to choose. Effective safeguards must also be in place to ensure companies are honoring their promises to users, and to mitigate Cambridge-Analytica-type data scandals from third-party developers. Companies should, for example, carry out a Data Protection Impact Assessment to help them identify and minimize data protection risks when the processing can likely result in a high risk to individuals. While we encourage these companies to compete on privacy, it seems unlikely most tech giants would do so willingly. Privacy must also be the default on all devices, not a niche or premium feature.  

We all need to keep the pressure on state legislatures and Congress to adopt strong comprehensive consumer privacy laws in the United States to control what big tech can get away with. These new laws must not preempt stronger state laws, they must provide users’ with a private right of action, and they should not include “data dividends” or pay-for-privacy schemes.

Antitrust enforcers should also take note of yet another broken promise about privacy, and think twice before allowing Facebook to acquire data-rich companies like Oculus in the future. Mergers shouldn’t be allowed based on promises to keep the user data from acquired companies separate from Facebook’s other troves of user data when Facebook has broken such promises so many times before.

The future of privacy in VR/AR will depend on swift action now, while the industry is still budding. Developers need to be critical of the technology and information they utilize, and how they can make their work more secure and transparent. Enthusiasts and reviewers should prioritize open and privacy-conscious devices while they are only entertainment accessories. Activists and researchers must create a future where AR and VR work in the best interests of the users, and society overall. 

Left unchecked, we fear VR/AR development will follow the trail left by smartphones and IoT. Developers, users, and government must ensure it does not ride its hype into an inescapable, insecure, proprietary, and privacy-invasive ecosystem. The hardware and software may go a long way towards fulfilling long-promised aspects of technology, but it must not do so while trampling on our human rights.

Published August 25, 2020 at 11:08PM
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Malaysia Super League (Liga Super Malaysia) 2020 restart: Fixtures, format change, results, table, top scorers and everything you need to know

Get ready for the big return of MSL2020 in August with our comprehensive guide to what has happened in the season thus far and what's to come!

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Football on TV: Matches to watch & stream in Malaysia this midweek

Your one-stop guide for all the LIVE football matches on Malaysian TV and streaming services.

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Rio Tinto bosses lose bonuses over Aboriginal cave destruction

Executives at the mining giant Rio Tinto have had their payouts cut over the culturally important site.

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NZ court told killer spent years preparing for mosque attacks

Prosecutor opens sentencing saying self-confessed white supremacist wanted to instil fear among Muslim community.

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Kellyanne Conway to leave post in the White House

08/23/20 7:49 PM

Neymar and Mbappe reflect on PSG's Champions League defeat

The club's superstar duo took to social media after seeing their side fall just short of European success

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US approves use of blood plasma treatment on coronavirus patients

The move comes after Donald Trump accused regulators of impeding the development of a Covid-19 cure.

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Mali: Military want three year transition, Keita to be freed

Discussions due to resume on Monday with negotiators saying compromises have been reached.

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Flick: No deadline for Bayern's Champions League party to end

The German coach wants his side to enjoy winning football's biggest club trophy and won't stop their celebrations anytime soon

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Victoria's daily coronavirus cases at seven week low: Live news

Cases in Australian state drop to 116; FDA approves plasma treatment in US; Seoul makes masks compulsory.

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Japan PM Shinzo Abe to visit hospital again on Monday: report

Country's longest-serving prime minister faces health issues and fatigue from handling of the coronavirus crisis.

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'If I don’t fight back strong, I wouldn’t be sitting here right now': Trump says in Fox News exclusive interview airing right no

08/23/20 6:02 PM

'Never give up!' - Lewandowski's inspirational message after ending Champions League drought

The Polish striker was quick to use his own recent success as a symbol of the reward that comes as a result hard work and determination

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Thousands evacuated as two storms head for southern US

Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura are both expected to hit the southern US coast days apart.

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Picture of the day for August 24, 2020

The Bohdan Khmelnytsky Monument in Kiev was created by Mikhail Mikeshin in 1888.. Learn more.

Vehicles set on fire as unrest grips Paris following PSG's Champions League final loss to Bayern

The French capital was hit by plenty of emotion as their team's European journey ended in heartbreak

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'I have to go back' - Coutinho preparing for Barcelona return

After enjoying a successful season in Germany, the Brazilian will head back to Spain but isn't certain how long he'll be there

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Thiago Silva confirms PSG exit amid Chelsea rumours

The Brazil international centre-back has said that he is ready to move on as his contract at Parc des Princes expires

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Payet trolls PSG after Champions League final defeat as Marseille fans celebrate

The French attacker enjoyed seeing his club's rivals stumble on Europe's biggest stage

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Kerala Blasters' Sahal Abdul Samad: 'I take suggestions positively'

Kerala Blasters midfielder Sahal Abdul Samad believes he has learnt a lot from last season under Eelco Schattorie...

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Vincenzo Annese eyeing I-League win with 'big club' Gokulam Kerala

Italian manager Vincenzo Alberto Annese will hope to win the I-League in his first season in charge of Gokulam Kerala...

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Terengganu FC's Dominique da Sylva yearns for fans' return to Malaysia Super League matches

Terengganu forward Dominique da Silva turned in a five-star performance to help them win their Malaysia Super League match against Petaling Jaya City.

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Mandava sees first career red as Lille begin life after Osimhen with Rennes draw

The Mozambican international was sent off for the first time ever as the Mastiffs laboured to a point at home against Julien Stephan’s men

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Mourinho praises Levy for 'amazing' Tottenham signings

The Spurs coach thanked one of the club's bosses for getting two deals done prior to the start of pre-season

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Sudan's Omar al-Bashir a step closer to being tried of war crimes

Prime Minister Hamdok says Khartoum is ready to cooperate with the International Criminal Court over Darfur deaths.

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'Absolutely exceptional' - Klopp impressed with Liverpool's pre-season win over Stuttgart

The Reds boss liked what he saw from his side as they claimed a convincing victory in Austria

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Ronaldo explains why Real Madrid should sign Mbappe over Neymar

The Brazilian legend is adamant that the Frenchman would be a better investment for the club moving forward

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Mali coup leaders meet mediators seeking return to civilian rule

First meeting between mutineers and ECOWAS delegate led by Nigeria's former President Jonathan lasted for 20 minutes.

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PLAYER RATINGS: Petaling Jaya City FC vs Terengganu FC

The first Malaysia Super League match to be played following the lockdown saw Terengganu FC record a crucial away win over Petaling Jaya City.

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TikTok launches legal action against Trump over ban

President Donald Trump ordered Americans to stop doing business with the popular Chinese video app.

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Coronavirus: Is the US the worst-hit country for deaths?

President Trump says the death rate in the US is lower than elsewhere - what does the data show?

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Coronavirus: Croatia's culture capital Rijeka tries to salvage year

The cheers had barely died down after Rijeka's opening ceremony when the pandemic struck.

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US trans rights: The teen who sued his school, and won, over bathroom use

Drew Adams, a US trans man, has won a court battle against his school to use the male bathrooms.

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Why a Somali-born fighter is being honoured in Rome

Some Italians are revaluating their colonial past in East Africa, writes Ismail Einashe.

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Coronavirus vaccine: Short cuts and allegations of dirty tricks in race to be first

Russia, China, the US and UK see a vaccine as a projection of their scientific prowess.

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'It's a scary time for stand-up comedians'

Edinburgh Festival Fringe acts are making the best of a bad situation online, but for how long?

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Belarus: What lies behind the protests?

Mass strikes and protests have been continuing in Belarus, following disputed elections on 9 August.

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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Mpape Crushed Rock: Nigerians flock to new Abuja beauty spot

Nigeria's Mpape Crushed Rock is an unlikely tourist sensation for fun-seekers near the capital, Abuja.

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The two students who took on Coke and Pepsi

German friends Mirco Wiegert and Lorenz Hampl launched best-selling Fritz-Kola in 2003.

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Global coronavirus death toll surpasses 800,000: Live updates

Mexico nears 60,000 coronavirus death but government declares that the COVID-19 scourge is in 'sustained decline'.

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Picture of the day for August 23, 2020

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus) butterflies mating on Yoesden Bank in Buckinghamshire, England.. Learn more.

Gor Mahia are chasing Michael Kibwage's signature

Contact has already been made but the defender is holding on for a Ksh.3 million sign-on fee

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‘Ignore Tanzania football at your own peril’ – Yanga SC’s Mazingiza

The former Orlando Pirates official has praised the country’s competition especially the love of fans for their clubs

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Qatar: Nature and development at a crossroads

A journey into Qatar's unexplored wildlife and the effect megaprojects could have on its natural habitats.

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Zimbabwe opposition MP, Job Sikhala, arrested by police: Party

Sikhala, an outspoken government critic, went into hiding in late July after he appeared on a police wanted list.

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Manchester United captain Maguire arrested in Greece after brawl

Harry Maguire to appear before a prosecutor after his arrest on Friday together with two other men.

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Sancho will stay at Dortmund for at least another season, says Kehl

The 20-year-old is wanted by Manchester United but the German side will not budge on their insistence on keeping him

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Aussems: Simba SC reveal why they fired Belgian coach

The Wekundu wa Msimbazi have explained why they fired the Belgian coach despite him winning trophies

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Okumu pens emotional message to Nairobi City Stars after Wazito FC move

The young defender has praised Simba wa Nairobi for building his career and promised to do well in his new challenge

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A new exodus from Lebanon after deadly Beirut blast

Many Lebanese families plan to leave the country in search of safety and security following August 4 port explosion.

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2nd Division I-League quiz: Test your knowledge with our 'Sharp Minds' challenge!

How much do you know about the third tier of professional football in India?

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Sreenidhi FC Chairman KT Mahi - We want to provide world class facilities to our players

The Sreenidhi Group chairman spoke about starting a girls youth team soon…

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Sudeva FC’s Anuj Gupta - Our target is to finish among the top five teams in I-League

The Sudeva FC president mentioned that he will promote some players from the club’s youth setup into the senior team…

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Belarus unrest: Opposition leader says Belarusian people must not stop now

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, the Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said the people must continue fighting.

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'I have to leave the club of of my life' - Banega happy to sign off at Sevilla with Europa League title

The Spaniards clinched the title by defeating the Serie A club 3-2, meaning the midfield star leaves on the back of lifting a trophy

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UEFA Europa League Final Highlights: Sevilla 3-2 Inter Milan

Watch all the highlights from the UEFA Europa League final....

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Plane carrying Alexei Navalny leaves Russia for Germany

Prominent Kremlin critic, who is in coma after a suspected poisoning, is being evacuated to Berlin for medical care.

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Biden says he will shut down US to contain coronavirus - Live

S Africa's coronavirus cases top 600,000 as Nigeria threatens to impose travel bans on countries that block Nigerians.

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Rumour of Tengku Amir Shah's departure from FA Selangor amidst privatisation push refuted

Selangor's privatisation process is expected to be completed by the September 30 deadline, said its secretary-general Johan Kamal Hamidon.

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Camavinga rules out Real Madrid transfer, will be staying at Rennes

Linked with the La Liga champions, the 17-year-old says he will be staying in Ligue 1 for at least another season

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Alexei Navalny: Putin critic taken to airport for flight to Germany

The Russian opposition activist is being flown to Berlin for treatment, after falling ill in Siberia.

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California wildfires kill six, burn area larger than Rhode Island

A 'megafire' continues to rage across US state of California following record temperatures and dry lightning strikes.

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Most UN Security Council members oppose US bid for Iran sanctions

US dismisses near universal opposition to its demand and says a 30-day countdown for the sancitons 'snapback' has begun.

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Picture of the day for August 22, 2020

Italian Prime Minister Antonio Segni with Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, in Cadenabbia, Italy, on this day in 1959.. Learn more.

Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

It does not produce many more respiratory particles than speaking at similar volume, a study finds.

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News publishers fight tech giants for better deals

Apple and Google face pressure from news providers who want a greater share of revenue for their content.

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Water inside China's Three Gorges Dam nears maximum levels

Torrential rain has water level at world's biggest dam to record forcing authorities to increase discharge volumes.

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Joe Biden presents US election as a fight for the nation's soul

In key speech, Biden frames November as choice about decency and common values in the face of darkness wrought by Trump.

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In moving speech, boy says Biden helped him overcome stutter

Brayden Harrington, 13, tells Democratic convention how Joe Biden helped him to work to overcome speech disorder.

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'I want to learn from the best' - Teenage talent Pedri hopes Messi remains at Barcelona

The Catalan club finally unveiled their new signing on Thursday, the 17-year-old having moved to Camp Nou from Las Palmas.

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Koeman reveals his plans for De Jong and Griezmann at Barcelona

The Dutch tactician is determined to ensure the duo are played where they can do their best work from now on

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'Messi is Barcelona' - Koeman keen to work with 'disappointed' star

The Dutch coach has reiterated his desire to manage the Argentine, stressing he has every right to be disappointed following a poor season

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Evo Morales: Exiled Bolivian ex-president accused of rape

Bolivia's former leader has not commented on the allegations of rape and human trafficking.

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DNC 2020: We will overcome this season of darkness - Joe Biden

Joe Biden accepts the nomination for president at the Democratic National Convention.

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DNC 2020: Biden depicts election as battle of light and darkness

The former US vice-president said his rival has unleashed "too much fear, too much division".

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Who will referee the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and PSG?

Football's biggest game of the season will have an experienced Italian official blowing the whistle

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Andre Ayew dominates Swansea end-of-season awards

Thanks to an impressive outing with the Swans, the Ghana international walked home with four prizes at his club’s awards held on Thursday

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Taiwan shows military might in slick video as China circles

Communist-ruled China has stepped up military activity around the democratically-run island, which it claims as its own.

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Malaysia Super League (Liga Super Malaysia) 2020 restart: Fixtures, format change, results, table, top scorers and everything you need to know

Get ready for the big return of MSL2020 in August with our comprehensive guide to what has happened in the season thus far and what's to come!

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African Football HQ Podcast: Episode 7

The Champions League and the Europa League finals are the main areas of focus on the podcast this week

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Alexei Navalny: Plane to bring 'poisoned' Russian critic to Germany

Opposition figure Alexei Navalny is in a coma in a Siberian hospital after falling ill on a plane.

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Latin America coronavirus death toll tops 250,000 - Live updates

Peru and Argentine economies post huge falls as the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Latin America surpassed 250,000.

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Joe Biden to deliver crucial speech at DNC: Live updates

Presidential nominee Joe Biden will deliver a headline speech on final night of the Democratic National Convention.

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California wildfires double in size as tens of thousands flee

Nearly 11,000 lightning strikes, causing fires, were documented this week in the most populous US state.

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Picture of the day for August 21, 2020

The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) (884 m), Arrochar Alps, Scotland. Learn more.

Alaixys Romao: Togolese midfielder joins Guingamp from Reims

The 36-year-old midfielder has teamed up with the Ligue two outfit following the expiration of his contract at Stade Auguste-Delaune

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Wolves star Jimenez could be the new Benzema for Ronaldo, says Capello

The Italian side fell short in the Champions League, leading Capello to look to the Premier League for a possible squad addition

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Leeds submit third bid for Brighton defender White

The young centre-back is attracting plenty of attention after impressing on loan at Elland Road

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Video: Neuer reveal Flick's success secret at Bayern

The Bayern keeper gives an insight into Hansi Flick's success as Bayern coach after they reach the Champions League final.

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Video: Koeman announced as Barcelona head coach

Ronald Koeman has been hired as Barcelona's new head coach on a two-year deal

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Hong Kong: US suspends extradition treaty over national security law

Three treaties between the US and Hong Kong were suspended, the latest move to pressure China.

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Kamala Harris: at DNC 2020: There is no vaccine for racism

The Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention.

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Armed fighters take hundreds hostage in Nigeria's Borno state

Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province, a splinter group of Boko Haram, overran Kukawa town on Tuesday.

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'Sad' Wenger admits he knew Gnabry was going to be a star before Arsenal exit

The French coach regrets how things panned out with the German attacker at the Emirates

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Anon Nampa: Thai lawyer arrested over monarchy protest

Anon Nampa has been a leading figure in unprecedented calls for reform of the powerful institution.

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Wan Kuzri wants to improve and be a leader at Malaysia U-19 despite initial struggles

Although Selangor 2 were only slightly more experienced than them, Malaysia U-19 were overwhelmed by the Malaysia Premier League side in a friendly.

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'It made little sense' - Rangnick questions AC Milan's reliance on Ibrahimovic

The German coach is adamant he'd be using younger players at the club next season had he been appointed

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Calls for new inquiry into Belgian police custody tragedy

New images show a police officer giving a Nazi salute while the Slovak man was pinned down on a bed.

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Brazil sees signs coronavirus outbreak slowing: Live updates

Country sees lower weekly cases and deaths, as study shows transmission rate falling below one.

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Democrats roll out the big guns for third night of convention

08/19/20 5:42 PM

Lewandowski matches Ronaldo feat to join exclusive Champions League club

The Polish star's impressive season has continued with the goals continuing to flow

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Man Utd warned about Sancho signing as 'scary' Greenwood backed to progress

The Red Devils have been called on to ensure they don't stop their own young star from shining next season

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DNC to make history with Kamala Harris nomination: Live updates

Democratic stalwarts including Pelosi, Clinton and Obama to make a case for newly nominated Biden on Wednesday night.

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Trump: US to demand restoration of UN sanctions on Iran

US president's insistence on snapping back international sanctions against Iran sets the stage for UNSC dispute.

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Indigenous Americans hit harder by COVID-19: CDC report

Incidence of confirmed COVID-19 cases among Native Americans 3.5 times that of non-Hispanic whites, report shows.

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Picture of the day for August 20, 2020

Aerial view of the "Spider", one of the most popular geoglyphs of the Nazca Lines, which are located in the Nazca Desert in southern Peru. The geoglyphs of this UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 1994) are spread over a 80 km (50 mi) plateau between the towns of Nazca and Palpa and were, according to some studies, constructed between 500 B.C. and 500 A.D.. Learn more.

Selangor 2's Michael Feichtenbeiner: 'If my players can help B. Satiananthan, they must play on his team'

No Malaysia Premier League teams will be relegated when the 2020 season concludes, it was announced on Wednesday.

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Coman not conflicted about facing boyhood club PSG in Champions League final

The Frenchman is fully committed to ensuring his former club loses on Sunday

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Bayern's defence a concern for Flick ahead of Champions League final

The German manager is well aware of the attacking threat his side will face on Sunday

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‘We are not a supermarket’ – Nice sporting director Fournier on Atal transfer rumours

The Algerian full-back has been linked with a move away from the Allianz Riviera

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From Manchester United Kavungal to ISL - Mashoor Shereef has made a mark

Mashoor Shereef has Chennai City coach Akbar Nawas to thank for his improvement in the last few years...

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Trump gives nod to Oracle buyout of TikTok in US

Oracle's chairman Larry Ellison is a supporter of the US president and held a fundraiser for him this year.

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Trump campaign Russia contacts were 'grave threat', says Senate report

A Republican-led Senate committee says the Trump campaign's Russia links were an intelligence threat.

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Japan sends second team to Mauritius after damaging oil spill

Experts will focus on cleaning up ecologically-sensitive mangroves damaged by oil from ship that ran aground on reef.

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Human rights leader killed in Philippine 'war against dissent'

Zara Alvarez is 13th member of her group to be killed since President Rodrigo Duterte came to power in 2016.

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PSG aiming to match extraordinary trophy record in the Champions League final

The French giants have the opportunity to etch their name into the record books with victory in Europe

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South Korea tightens Covid-19 curbs amid warning of new 'crisis'

Bars and museums in and around Seoul are closed amid warnings of an impending virus crisis.

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Can Harry Potter magic tourists back to Japan?

Film studio Warner Bros hopes its new tourist attraction based on the boy wizard will be ready for 2023.

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US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee

Elder statesmen Bill Clinton, Colin Powell and John Kerry line up to endorse Mr Biden.

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Chrystia Freeland named Canada's first female finance minister

The prime minister also announced he will suspend Parliament until 23 September.

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Worldwide coronavirus cases surpass 22 million: Live updates

Australia signs deal for potential vaccine; South Korea cases at five-month high as church clusters grow.

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Joe Biden formally secures Democratic nomination with DNC roll call

08/18/20 7:19 PM

Iconic British music brand NME launches in Asia

The announcement comes as much of the global media industry is being forced to make significant cuts.

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Kamala Harris speech: Women who paved way for first black female VP hopeful

How would-be White House women have campaigned and reflected on their pioneering candidacies.

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Death Valley: What life is like in the 'hottest place on Earth'

The Death Valley just saw one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on Earth - 130F (54.4C)

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Belarus on the brink: What now?

After 26 years under President Lukashenko people in Belarus are demanding change.

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Somali hotel raid: 'How I survived my fourth siege'

An ex-BBC journalist on his ordeal and how his friend was amongst the 20 people to die in the attack.

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Coronavirus: Romance scams, the Yahoo boys and my friend Beth

Security experts warn there's been an increase in online fraud during the coronavirus pandemic

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Broadway workers fight to stay afloat with theatres closed

Broadway theatres will be shut until 2021 leaving performers and crew jobless for nearly a year.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

DNC kicks off second night with remarks to come from Bill Clinton, AOC, Jill Biden and more

08/18/20 5:42 PM

Mali's president resigns and dissolves parliament

Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta steps down, after being detained by soldiers, state TV reports.

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Picture of the day for August 19, 2020

Two fuyu persimmon fruits (Diospyros kaki), one cut in half. Learn more.

PSG’s Di Maria closing in on Salah, Higuain and Kluivert’s Champions League record

The Argentine star found the net against the Bundesliga side, and is within touching distance of the trio's feat in the competition’s history

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Trump dangles cash for US firms moving from China

The US president is enticing companies to move factories back to America while punishing those who don’t.

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'Insanely hot': Death Valley records world temperature record

Temperature at Furnace Creek weather station - in Mojave Desert - soared as high as 54.4 Celsius (130 Fahrenheit).

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'Job done' – Moses revels as Inter Milan zoom into Europa League final

The Black and Blues crushed their Ukrainian foes to earn a berth in the tournament’s final, much to the delight of the former Nigeria international

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Scientists discover dozens of new species in Galapagos depths

Deep-sea experts discover fragile corals and sponges, as well as new species of crustacean.

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Ellen DeGeneres: Three producers fired over 'toxic workplace' claims

The departures follow allegations by former staff members of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct.

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Hopes rise Victoria coronavirus outbreak is slowing: Live updates

The southern Australian state has imposed strict curbs in Melbourne and other areas to reduce the spread of the virus.

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Trump-appointed postal chief to testify amid fears over US polls

Postmaster General to appear before Congress next week amid concerns over service's ability to handle mail-in ballots.

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'Virtual' Democratic convention to nominate Biden: Live updates

Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders to speak on inaugural day as US Democrats kick-off mostly virtual four-day convention.

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Democratic National Convention kicks off with headline speeches by Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders

08/17/20 5:47 PM

Traore: Los Angeles FC sign defender from Montverde Academy

The 18-year-old centre back teamed up with the Major League Soccer outfit where he would be hoping to continue with his development under Bob Bradley

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Cornet: Lyon winger’s goal vs Manchester City wins Champions League Goal of the Week

The Ivory Coast international’s effort was nominated as the best during the quarter-final stage

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Vide: It's PSG's 'dream' to reach UCL quarter-finals - Herrera

Ander Herrera said it's Paris Saint-Germain's 'dream' to have reached the UEFA Champions League semi-finals...

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Bill Morneau: Canada finance minister quits amid charity probe

Bill Morneau denies his exit is linked to the ethics scandal that has ensnared both him and the PM.

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US election 2020: The 19th amendment and a 100-year milestone for women

A hundred years after US women won the right to vote, female candidates reflect on what’s left to do.

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With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs

The UAE's decision to normalise relations with Israel is a gamble for the Gulf state, writes Frank Gardner.

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Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar

The fall of Col Gaddafi nine years ago unleased chaos in North Africa, which Egypt fears could spill over.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator: The entire world in a game

The latest Flight Simulator title promises a near-perfect replica of the entire world.

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Ex-DHS official backs Biden, says US 'less secure' under Trump

Op-ed by former Homeland Security chief of staff comes on the day Democrats kick-off a four-day virtual convention.

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Picture of the day for August 18, 2020

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Video: Setien sacked by Barcelona

Quique Setien has been sacked by Barcelona following their Champions League exit

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Zaha and Ayew lead African quartet as Crystal Palace start pre-season

The Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana internationals were part of the squad which trained on Monday as the Eagles commenced preparations for the new season

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From Neymar to Mbappe, how much did PSG's team cost?

PSG have twice smashed the transfer records with the purchases of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe but how much is the whole squad worth?

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I can bring that winning mentality to Stoke City – Ex-Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi

The African champion will be playing in England for the third time in his career

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Elvis Manu: Ludogorets snap up Beijing Renhe striker after Tekpetey acquisition

The 27-year-old has accepted a new challenge with the Bulgarian outfit after some time in China

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Polack: I will only return if financial situation at Gor Mahia improves

The British tactician reveals to Goal he will only return to handle the Kenyan champions if the financial situation gets better

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Goa Sports Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar: Spectators might be allowed in ISL if a solution is found to Covid-19

The minister is hopeful that fans might be allowed inside stadium if the situation improves...

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India restores 4G internet services in two districts of Kashmir

High-speed internet was suspended last August, when India revoked the Muslim-majority region's autonomy.

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Video: Solskjaer plays down Fernandes, Lindelof clash as United bow out of Europa League

Solskjaer has played down a clash between Fernandes and Lindelof after Sevilla scored the game's winning goal

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Eli Sabia - 'Chennaiyin FC missed the ISL title last season but our thought is always of conquest'

The Brazilian is set to continue with the Marina Machans after penning a new deal...

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ISL: Mashoor Shereef set to join NorthEast United from Chennai City FC

NorthEast are making moves in the transfer market to bolster their squad ahead of the next season...

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ISL: Kerala Blasters add Umesh Perambra to their squad

Kerala Blasters have added a defender to their squad for the 2020-21 Indian Super League season...

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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe enters hospital for check-up: report

Top official earlier voiced concern the country's longest-serving leader was suffering from fatigue due to his workload.

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UEFA Europa League Highlights: Sevilla 2-1 Manchester United

Watch all the highlights from this week's UEFA Europa League semifinals...

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Scholes calls for Lindelof to be replaced after 'shocking' Man Utd errors in Sevilla defeat

The centre-half wasn't able to make an intervention as his team conceded a costly goal

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Football on TV: Matches to watch & stream in Malaysia this midweek

European competitions continue on our television channels this week!

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