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Macron, Trump, Zelensky discuss 'crazy' world in Paris

Macron, Trump, Zelensky discuss 'crazy' world in Paris

President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday hosted three-way talks with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, discussing what the American president-elect termed a world that was a "little crazy".

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'Mediocre' Man Utd must take tough decisions, says co-owner Ratcliffe

'Mediocre' Man Utd must take tough decisions, says co-owner Ratcliffe

Manchester United have become "mediocre" and the club cannot shy away from "difficult and unpopular decisions" as they seek to return to the top says co-owner Jim Ratcliffe.

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West Ham's Antonio stable after traffic accident

West Ham's Antonio stable after traffic accident

West Ham forward Michail Antonio is in a stable condition, "conscious and communicating" in hospital following a road traffic accident, the club said on Saturday.

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Qatar PM sees 'momentum' on Gaza talks after US election

Qatar PM sees 'momentum' on Gaza talks after US election

Qatar's prime minister said on Saturday that momentum had returned to talks aimed at securing a truce and hostage exchange deal in Gaza following Donald Trump's election as US president.

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At least four dead in Hague explosion, building collapse

At least four dead in Hague explosion, building collapse

At least four people died Saturday when an apartment complex in The Hague collapsed after a huge explosion and fire, authorities said, but firefighters managed to pull someone still alive from the rubble.

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Betis snatch late leveller to deny Liga leaders Barca

Betis snatch late leveller to deny Liga leaders Barca

La Liga leaders Barcelona dropped two points in the title race as Real Betis twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw in an entertaining battle on Saturday.

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Syria govt says set up security cordon as rebels advance on Damascus

Syria govt says set up security cordon as rebels advance on Damascus

Syria's embattled government said Saturday it was setting up a ring of steel around Damascus, state media reported, as rebels on a lightning advance said they were bearing down on the city.

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Mercedes boss slams team over 'inexcusable' Hamilton flop

Mercedes boss slams team over 'inexcusable' Hamilton flop

An irate Toto Wolff slammed his own Mercedes team on Saturday for an "inexcusable" decision that led to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton flopping in qualifying at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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Man City held at Palace, Merseyside derby postponed by storm

Man City held at Palace, Merseyside derby postponed by storm

Manchester City failed to win for the eighth time in nine games in a 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday as high winds caused the Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool to be postponed.

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West Ham's Antonio involved in road traffic accident

West Ham's Antonio involved in road traffic accident

West Ham forward Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

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