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Kit confusion disrupts Newcastle friendly against Leverkusen

Moore double leads Spurs to 3-0 friendly win over Hoffenheim

Marchand wins first Euros gold as Liebmann breaks 1500m free world record

Man Utd beaten by former boss Amorim's AC Milan in friendly finale

Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause: observers

Villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire

Marchand wins 200m butterfly for first Euros gold

Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe

Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans in friendly win over Sociedad

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

Fans line Welsh streets as Bonnie Tyler body's returns for funeral

Residents evacuate as Belgium wildfire scorches 1,600 hectares

Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii with heavy rain

easyJet strike sees 100 French flights cancelled

Asian equities edge up, dollar slides as US Fed Reserve subpoenaed

Asian equities posted gains Monday while the dollar dipped as investors digested news that the US Justice Department subpoenaed the Federal Reserve, raising fears over US central bank independence.

Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy Lai

A Hong Kong court began hearing sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of national security crimes that could land him in prison for life.

Powell says Federal Reserve subpoenaed by US Justice Department

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Sunday that the central bank had been subpoenaed by the US Justice Department, blasting the move as part of President Donald Trump's extraordinary pressure campaign on US monetary policy decisions.

Chalamet, 'One Battle' among winners at Golden Globes

"One Battle After Another" was among the big winners at the Golden Globes on Sunday, though its star Leonardo DiCaprio missed out to Timothee Chalamet in one of the glitzy gala's most closely watched contests.

Turning point? Canada's tumultuous relationship with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to reduce his country's dependence on the United States.

Eagles stunned by depleted 49ers, Allen leads Bills fightback

The injury-hit San Francisco 49ers sent the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles crashing out of the NFL playoffs on Sunday in a stunning wild card round upset.

Globes red carpet: chic black, naked dresses and a bit of politics

Hollywood's top stars hit the red carpet on Sunday for the Golden Globes, the first major event on the road to the Oscars, and they delivered lots of old-school glamour.

Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty

After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil to the United States may improve their dire economic fortunes.

Golden Globes kick off with 'One Battle' among favorites

The Golden Globes kicked off Sunday, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" expected to dominate the glitzy gala's movie awards.

Australian Open 'underdog' Medvedev says he will be hard to beat

Three-time Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev will be an underdog at the opening Grand Slam of the year, but the Russian warned he will be hard to beat in his current form.

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