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Guinea's Tierno Monenembo: stolen words and diehard critic of military rule

Guinea's Tierno Monenembo: stolen words and diehard critic of military rule

Guinean writer Tierno Monenembo will boycott his country's upcoming constitutional referendum, calling the vote a "farce". Unwaveringly critical of the authoritarian junta in power, he said he is ready to "die for his ideas".

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Norman says 'we changed the game' as he officially departs LIV Golf

Norman says 'we changed the game' as he officially departs LIV Golf

Greg Norman has officially signed off from LIV Golf, saying he "changed the game globally" while teasing an "exciting next adventure".

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From Discord to Bitchat, tech at the heart of Nepal protests

From Discord to Bitchat, tech at the heart of Nepal protests

From sparking protests that toppled the prime minister to giving young people a platform to discuss their country's political future, social media was key to Nepal's extraordinary uprising this week.

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Crawford chases history in super middleweight title showdown with Alvarez

Crawford chases history in super middleweight title showdown with Alvarez

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez stands in the way of Terence Crawford's bid for boxing history Saturday when they clash in Las Vegas for Alvarez's undisputed super middleweight world title.

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'I chose myself': Israeli transgender ref's journey to the top

'I chose myself': Israeli transgender ref's journey to the top

Israeli referee Sapir Berman beamed as she recalled the moment her "dream came true" earlier this year, when she became the first transgender woman to officiate an international football match.

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'No pressure' for teen Lutkenhaus, Team USA's youngest worlds athlete

'No pressure' for teen Lutkenhaus, Team USA's youngest worlds athlete

US teen Cooper Lutkenhaus insists he feels "no pressure" about the coming world championships in Tokyo, where he will rub shoulders with top racers in the highly competitive 800m.

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De Minaur vows to 'make life difficult' for Belgium in Davis Cup

De Minaur vows to 'make life difficult' for Belgium in Davis Cup

World number eight Alex de Minaur pledged Friday to "make life difficult" for Belgium as he strives to put Australia into the Davis Cup finals for a fourth straight year.

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Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev

Inoue out to prove pound-for-pound credentials against Akhmadaliev

Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he wants to prove he is boxing's pound-for-pound king against Uzbekistan's Murodjon Akhmadaliev on Sunday, hours after Canelo Alvarez squares off against Terence Crawford.

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Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow

Manchester derby offers chance to salve wounds, Isak prepares for Liverpool bow

Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend, with Alexander Isak set for his Liverpool debut.

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Love, Kraft star as Packers cruise past Commanders 27-18

Love, Kraft star as Packers cruise past Commanders 27-18

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns as the Packers romped to a 27-18 NFL victory over the Washington Commanders on Thursday.

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