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Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China

Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga face long road to redemption in China

Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and La Liga have apologised for the superstar striker's comments about Mao Zedong, but the damage to their reputation in China won't be easily or quickly repaired, experts say.

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Trump's border: quiet, but few people are happy

Trump's border: quiet, but few people are happy

Between the hundreds of migrants arriving every day to seek asylum, chases of those fleeing, and the encounters with drug traffickers, Jason Mercado was overwhelmed during his time working for the US Border Patrol under Joe Biden.

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Antonelli ready to rewrite the Formula One record books in Mexico

Antonelli ready to rewrite the Formula One record books in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli will take his place in Formula One’s record books as the youngest champion and Italy’s first since 1953, barring a wild swing of unexpected misfortunes amid a fiesta atmosphere at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in SE Asia

Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating 'pressure' in SE Asia

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that China's military build-up was creating a "condition of pressure" in Southeast Asia, and urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.

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EU, Canada to build 'new chapter' in alliance at Montreal summit

EU, Canada to build 'new chapter' in alliance at Montreal summit

Canada and the European Union will craft "a new chapter" in their alliance at a Montreal summit that opens Thursday, the EU chief said, as they navigate uncertain relations with the United States.

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No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in shoot-out win

No penalty practice? No problem for Man City in shoot-out win

Enzo Maresca admitted Manchester City did not practice penalties at all this season before beating Brighton & Hove Albion in a League Cup fourth round shoot-out on Wednesday.

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Argentine football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return

Argentine football fan jailed for threats over Di Maria return

An Argentine court jailed a football supporter for seven and a half years on Wednesday for threatening Angel Di Maria in 2024 in a bid to stop the World Cup winner returning to Argentina at the end of his career.

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Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business

Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business

Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by 48 percent in the September quarter.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare

Liverpool beat Chelsea in League Cup shoot-out, Man City survive scare

Liverpool beat Chelsea in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the League Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City survived a scare against Brighton on Wednesday.

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Chelsea win as Bayern draw with Madrid in Women's Champions League

Chelsea win as Bayern draw with Madrid in Women's Champions League

Goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan were enough to give Chelsea their second win in this season's Women's Champions League on Wednesday to join Arsenal and Lyon at the top of the table.

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