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Ferguson takes caretaker charge at Everton

Ferguson takes caretaker charge at Everton

Everton announced on Tuesday they had appointed Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager for the second time following the sacking of Rafael Benitez.

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Auction of Roman villa with Caravaggio mural draws no bids

Auction of Roman villa with Caravaggio mural draws no bids

A Roman villa housing the only mural by Caravaggio failed to find a bidder in an auction Tuesday sparked by a dispute between its heirs.

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Iranian-Swedish dissident tried in Tehran for 'terrorism'

Iranian-Swedish dissident tried in Tehran for 'terrorism'

The trial of Iranian-Swedish dissident Habib Chaab started in Tehran on Tuesday, state television showed, with charges including terrorism and "spreading corruption on earth" punishable by the death sentence.

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EFL urged to find solutions to Derby standoff by government

EFL urged to find solutions to Derby standoff by government

The English Football League (EFL) must work "pragmatically and rapidly" to resolve issues that threaten the future of Derby County, according to a UK government minister.

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Rwandan woman referee creates Africa Cup of Nations history

Rwandan woman referee creates Africa Cup of Nations history

Rwandan Salima Mukansanga became the first woman to referee an Africa Cup of Nations match when she oversaw the Group B clash between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaounde on Tuesday.

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Breivik provokes as he seeks parole, a decade after Norway attacks

Breivik provokes as he seeks parole, a decade after Norway attacks

Right-wing extremist Anders Behring Breivik made Nazi salutes and lauded white power on Tuesday as he asked for parole just 10 years after carrying out Norway's deadliest peacetime attack, using his court appearance to spread his ideology.

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Wales captaincy 'will add' to Biggar's game - Pivac

Wales captaincy 'will add' to Biggar's game - Pivac

Wales coach Wayne Pivac is confident the extra responsibility of captaincy will "add' to the game of Dan Biggar after he named the fly-half as skipper for his side's Six Nations title defence in place of the injured Alun Wyn Jones.

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British PM denies lying about lockdown party

British PM denies lying about lockdown party

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday "categorically" denied claims by his former chief aide that he lied to parliament about a Downing Street party held during a strict lockdown.

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Queiroz brushes off criticism as Egypt eye last 16

Queiroz brushes off criticism as Egypt eye last 16

Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz said Tuesday he will not be swayed by critics of his underperforming team as the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions target a spot in the knockout rounds.

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IMF risks losing legitimacy over Argentina loan: minister

IMF risks losing legitimacy over Argentina loan: minister

Argentina's economy minister, renegotiating a massive loan with the International Monetary Fund, warned the lender risked losing credibility if it "pushes" the country "into a destabilizing situation."

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