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Uganda govt offers to drop military trial of hunger-striking opponent

Uganda govt offers to drop military trial of hunger-striking opponent

Uganda's government on Sunday said it would drop a military trial against opposition figurehead Kizza Besigye, urging him to give up his hunger strike in jail, a minister said.

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New 'Captain America' crushes competition in N.American theaters

New 'Captain America' crushes competition in N.American theaters

Marvel and Disney's new superhero film "Captain America: Brave New World" easily dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $100 million in the biggest opening of the year, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.

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Trump's aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths: UN agency

Trump's aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths: UN agency

President Donald Trump's decision to suspend US overseas funding could result in millions more deaths from AIDS, the head of the UN's programme for the illness warned Sunday.

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European countries to meet in Paris on Monday to discuss security

European countries to meet in Paris on Monday to discuss security

France's President Emmanuel Macron will host leaders from key European countries on Monday to discuss the continent's security, his office said, amid growing concerns over US efforts to end the Ukraine war.

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Decision to ban Rybakina coach Vukov should be 'respected', says Swiatek

Decision to ban Rybakina coach Vukov should be 'respected', says Swiatek

Iga Swiatek believes the WTA's decision to ban Elena Rybakina's coach Stefano Vukov for breaching the tour's code of conduct should be respected and that the process behind it should be trusted.

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Vatican says 'stable' Pope Francis watched Sunday mass on hospital TV

Vatican says 'stable' Pope Francis watched Sunday mass on hospital TV

Pope Francis followed Sunday mass and his traditional Angelus weekly prayer on television in a Rome hospital where the 88-year-old pontiff is being treated for bronchitis.

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Pogacar over the rainbow as his 2025 season opens with UAE Tour

Pogacar over the rainbow as his 2025 season opens with UAE Tour

The world's top cyclist Tadej Pogacar opens his 2025 season at the UAE Tour on Monday and says he cannot wait to ride out in his world champion's rainbow jersey on his team's 'home' soil.

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Claudel bronze sculpture goes for $3 mn at France auction

Claudel bronze sculpture goes for $3 mn at France auction

A bronze by French sculptor Camille Claudel thought to evoke her separation with fellow artist and lover Auguste Rodin was auctioned off in France Sunday for more than $3 million.

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Man Utd's Diallo to miss rest of season, says Amorim

Man Utd's Diallo to miss rest of season, says Amorim

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim expects Amad Diallo to miss the rest of the season with ankle ligament damage.

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'This one is big': Slot salutes Liverpool spirit in win over Wolves

'This one is big': Slot salutes Liverpool spirit in win over Wolves

Arne Slot hailed Liverpool's fighting spirit as the "fatigued" Premier League leaders survived a tense 2-1 win against Wolves on Sunday.

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