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Hodgson steps down as boss of struggling Crystal Palace

Hodgson steps down as boss of struggling Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson stepped down as manager of Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace on Monday, just hours before their crucial clash with relegation rivals Everton.

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Afghanistan envoys aim for future meetings with Taliban, says UN chief

Afghanistan envoys aim for future meetings with Taliban, says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said international envoys to Afghanistan hope for Taliban participation at their future meetings after the authorities snubbed an invitation to talks in Doha.

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Navalny widow vows to take up the fight for Russia's 'freedom'

Navalny widow vows to take up the fight for Russia's 'freedom'

Alexei Navalny's widow on Monday accused President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband and vowed to continue his life's work following his death last week in a Russian Arctic prison.

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Guardiola says Man City's success creates sky-high demands

Guardiola says Man City's success creates sky-high demands

Pep Guardiola said Monday that higher expectations faced by Manchester City are the price of years of success as he prepares his men to face Brentford after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Chelsea.

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Merlier wins crash-marred opening stage of UAE Tour

Merlier wins crash-marred opening stage of UAE Tour

Soudal-Quick Step rider Tim Merlier burst from the middle of the bunch to storm past his rivals and win stage 1 on the UAE Tour at Liwa on Monday.

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England double down on 'Bazball' despite India Test humiliation

England double down on 'Bazball' despite India Test humiliation

England's hyper-attacking "Bazball" approach is coming under intense scrutiny after a crushing Test defeat in India but captain Ben Stokes appears determined to stick to his guns.

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Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS

Miami expects trophies from Messi's first full season in MLS

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami get the new Major League Soccer season under way on Wednesday with pressure on the Argentine star to deliver trophies for his club and more eyeballs on the league.

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'No solutions' for Marseille as Gattuso poised for exit

'No solutions' for Marseille as Gattuso poised for exit

Italian coach Gennaro Gattuso is to leave Ligue 1 side Marseille following their 1-0 defeat at Brest at the weekend, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Monday.

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EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection

EU launches probe into TikTok over child protection

The EU on Monday announced a formal investigation into TikTok over alleged breaches of its obligations to protect minors online, under a landmark new law on policing digital content.

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UK campaigners lose bid to block tunnel near Stonehenge site

UK campaigners lose bid to block tunnel near Stonehenge site

Campaigners on Monday lost a legal challenge to stop a controversial road tunnel near the prehistoric UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge in southwest England.

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