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Taliban announces new Afghan government

The Taliban has announced that Mohammad Hasan will be the head of Afghanistan's new government.A spokesman also confirmed that Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar will be deputy Afghan leader.Howe

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English soccer agrees four-day social media blackout to tackle racism

English soccer clubs and authorities will join forces for a four-day social media blackout starting on April 30 in an effort to force online platforms to tackle racist abuse towards players.The Premi

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Why football must become sustainable after European Super League farce

As football dusts itself down following the storm of controversy that followed the swift rise and fall of the European Super League (ESL), the game is now searching for ways to become more sustainabl

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Why do football's richest clubs want to join European Super League?

On Sunday, 12 of Europe's richest football clubs announced their intention to join a new 20-team competition called the European Super League (ESL) in a move that could change football as we know it.

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Why lichens could hold environmental and medicinal secrets

01:49 On the surface, lichens are small, indiscreet and insignificant, but scientists believe they could play an important role in the fight against climate change and pursuit of new m

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Russia celebrates 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin space mission

Yuri Gagarin became the first human to enter space back in 1961 and April 12 marks the 60th anniversary of his triumph. /AP Sixty years ago Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first huma

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Venice waterbus turned into floating vaccination center

01:19 Venice's water buses are normally full of tourists but now they're playing a crucial role in Italy's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.They are being used as floating vaccinati

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France wants U.S. to return 1904 Olympic runner's medals

Albert Corey was one of the heroes of the 1904 Olympic Games after winning two silver medals in the marathon and 4 mile team race.He was hailed as an American track star, with the 26-year-old's name

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Deep-sea mining – the secret to a green planet or an ocean threat?

01:13 On March 30, four global companies announced they wouldn't use materials sourced from deep-sea mining in their products and supply chains or fund research into the practice.But d

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Cambridge defeat Oxford in the annual Boat Race, relocated from London

Cambridge won the men's and women's boat race as they defeated Oxford on the Great Ouse as the event was moved from the River Thames because of COVID-19. /AFP Cambridge defeated Oxford in both

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Google, BMW, Volvo and Samsung sign deep-sea mining ban

Google, BMW, Volvo and Samsung have signed up to a temporary ban on deep sea mining following discussions with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).The four companies have agreed not to source any minerals

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Soccer legend Thierry Henry quits social media in racism stance

Former soccer star Thierry Henry has quit social media after hitting out at online platforms for failing to deal with racism online. /AP Former France and Arsenal soccer star Thierry Henry has

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Libya calls for 'immediate' withdrawal of foreign mercenaries

Libya's new unity government has demanded the "immediate" withdrawal of all foreign mercenaries ahead of year-end elections.The call has been backed by the visiting top diplomats of France, Germany a

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Having a baby during the COVID-19 pandemic: Key questions answered

Pregnancy and the arrival of a newborn baby should be a joyous time but over the past 12 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it a time of uncertainty for many.With healthcare facilities focusing o

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Should I worry about Long COVID-19 in the young?

03:05 What's the problem?Most people who are infected with COVID-19 suffer little more than a persistent cough, high temperature or a loss of taste and smell before recovering within a

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European countries struggling to combat Long COVID-19 – WHO report

A new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that European countries are struggling to combat Long COVID-19.The report says nations across the continent have failed to i

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How light therapy is helping care home patients to sleep

13:57 The sun shines outside a care home in Copenhagen, but the residents inside won't feel its warm glow on their skin.The lack of exposure to daylight disrupted the body clocks of ma