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Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles
Guardiola blames Man City team for Haaland struggles

Manchester City's players must step up to help Erling Haaland end his goal drought, manager Pep Guardiola said on the eve of his team's crucial Champions League match against Galatasaray.

January 27, 2026

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Germany takes aim at 'bureaucratic jungle' with welfare reforms
Germany takes aim at 'bureaucratic jungle' with welfare reforms

Germany's government unveiled major reforms Tuesday aimed at slashing the "bureaucratic jungle" of its welfare system but insisted that benefits to those in need would not be rolled back.

January 27, 2026

French aircraft carrier heads to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions
French aircraft carrier heads to North Atlantic amid Greenland tensions

The flagship of the French Navy, the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, on Tuesday set course for the Atlantic, the defence ministry said, after the United States and Europe butted heads over Greenland.

January 27, 2026

Brook's masterclass leaves Sri Lanka reeling in series decider
Brook's masterclass leaves Sri Lanka reeling in series decider

Harry Brook bludgeoned a whirlwind century off just 57 balls to put England firmly in the box seat in the series-deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, as the tourists piled up a commanding 357 for three.

January 27, 2026

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'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' top BAFTA nods
'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' top BAFTA nods

"One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" led the shortlist Tuesday of films competing at Britain's BAFTA awards next month, ahead of the Oscars in mid-March in which both also dominate the nominations.

January 27, 2026

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Alcaraz rolls into maiden Melbourne semi-final and date with Zverev
Alcaraz rolls into maiden Melbourne semi-final and date with Zverev

Carlos Alcaraz swept into the Australian Open semi-finals for the first time on Tuesday and a clash with Alexander Zverev to take a step closer to tennis history.

January 27, 2026