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Man City manager Guardiola to miss two matches after back surgery

Man City manager Guardiola to miss two matches after back surgery

Pep Guardiola will miss Manchester City's next two matches after a "routine operation" on his back Tuesday, the Premier League champions announced.

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England women's World Cup winner Hartley to retire from cricket

England women's World Cup winner Hartley to retire from cricket

Alex Hartley, a member of the England side that won the 2017 Women's World Cup final, has said she will retire from cricket at the end of this season's domestic Hundred competition.

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African Union suspends Niger over coup, weighs risks of intervention

African Union suspends Niger over coup, weighs risks of intervention

The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended coup-hit Niger until civilian rule is restored and announced it would assess the implications of any armed intervention in the Sahel nation.

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Srettha Thavisin: football-loving property mogul turned Thai PM

Srettha Thavisin: football-loving property mogul turned Thai PM

Srettha Thavisin's confirmation as Thailand's 30th prime minister caps a swift and unexpected journey from the boardroom to the summit of political power.

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Greece forest fires death toll hits 20

Greece forest fires death toll hits 20

Eighteen suspected migrants were found dead Tuesday in a Greece forest fire near the Turkish border as scores of firefighters battled to contain the second deadly wave of blazes to hit the country in a month.

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Emery wants to make 'new history' with Villa in Europe

Emery wants to make 'new history' with Villa in Europe

Unai Emery has urged Aston Villa to "write a new history" ahead of the Premier League club's first European campaign in 13 years.

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African Union suspends Niger over military coup

African Union suspends Niger over military coup

The African Union said Tuesday it had suspended Niger until civilian rule in the country is restored and would assess the implications of any armed intervention in the troubled Sahel nation.

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Capuozzo leads Italy's Rugby World Cup charge

Capuozzo leads Italy's Rugby World Cup charge

Ange Capuozzo will travel to the Rugby World Cup in France after being selected in the Azzurri squad announced on Tuesday.

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Odegaard says players must adapt to new rules after Tomiyasu red card

Odegaard says players must adapt to new rules after Tomiyasu red card

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes players will have little choice but to adapt to new Premier League rules even if the initial yellow card that led to team-mate Takehiro Tomiyasu being sent off against Crystal Palace was "harsh".

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British chip champion Arm files to go public in US

British chip champion Arm files to go public in US

British chip designing giant Arm has launched the process for a public stock listing in New York, in what could be the biggest US share offering in years.

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