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Amorim takes responsibility for crisis at 'nervous' Man Utd

Amorim takes responsibility for crisis at 'nervous' Man Utd

Ruben Amorim on Wednesday sought to clarify his bombshell statement that his Manchester United side are "the worst team" in the club's history, with the manager accepting a share of responsibility for the crisis at Old Trafford.

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Stock markets push higher as they track Trump plans, earnings

Stock markets push higher as they track Trump plans, earnings

US and European stock markets pushed higher Wednesday as investors tracked earnings and President Donald Trump's policy plans that are starting to impact the global economy.

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African Union 'dismayed' US withdrawing from WHO

African Union 'dismayed' US withdrawing from WHO

The African Union expressed dismay Wednesday over President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, urging his administration to reconsider.

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'She jumped out and died': witnesses recall hell of Turkey hotel fire

'She jumped out and died': witnesses recall hell of Turkey hotel fire

As soon as he escaped the burning ski resort hotel, Necmi Kepcetutan knew he had to help those still trapped inside who were screaming for help, including several of his young students.

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UK minister warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship'

UK minister warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship'

British Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday the Royal Navy was tracking a "Russian spy ship" that passed through UK waters, warning Russia's President Vladimir Putin: "We know what you're doing".

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Neymar in talks to leave Saudi team Al-Hilal: club source

Neymar in talks to leave Saudi team Al-Hilal: club source

Brazilian star Neymar is in discussions about leaving his Saudi club Al-Hilal but his financial demands are holding up an agreement, a club source told AFP on Wednesday.

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French, German leaders say must act for 'strong' Europe

French, German leaders say must act for 'strong' Europe

The leaders of France and Germany agree that both countries must act for a "strong" Europe, President Emmanuel Macron said after meeting Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris.

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Global green energy push likely to continue despite Trump climate retreat: UN

Global green energy push likely to continue despite Trump climate retreat: UN

Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate agreement should not slow the global momentum towards renewable energy investments that the deal created, the UN said Wednesday.

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Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

Shooting, explosions in Jenin as Israel presses raid

Gunfire and explosions rocked the occupied West Bank's Jenin area on Wednesday, a Palestinian official and an AFP reporter said, as the Israeli military pressed on for a second day with a large-scale raid.

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Spotlight on risk management as skiers tackle notorious Kitzbuehel downhill

Spotlight on risk management as skiers tackle notorious Kitzbuehel downhill

Alpine skiing has this season seen a raft of skiers injured in crashes and the spotlight on racing's risk management will never be more in focus than in this weekend's World Cup downhill in Kitzbuehel.

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