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Sunderland's Sadiki stays humble as DR Congo target AFCON quarters
Sunderland's Sadiki stays humble as DR Congo target AFCON quarters

Noah Sadiki insists he has not yet proven himself among the stars of the Premier League as the Sunderland revelation aims to lead the Democratic Republic of Congo into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

January 05, 2026

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Deposed Venezuelan leader's court hearing starts in New York
Deposed Venezuelan leader's court hearing starts in New York

Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro appeared before a judge in New York on Monday two days after being seized in Caracas in a stunning US military operation that paves the way for Washington's plans to control the oil-rich country.

January 05, 2026

Scottish champions Celtic sack manager Nancy after eight games
Scottish champions Celtic sack manager Nancy after eight games

Celtic sacked manager Wilfried Nancy on Monday after just eight games in charge of the Scottish champions -- during which his team suffered six defeats.

January 05, 2026

Ratcliffe revolution fails to halt Man Utd decline
Ratcliffe revolution fails to halt Man Utd decline

Ruben Amorim's sacking by Manchester United has exposed the dismal lack of progress since Jim Ratcliffe's arrival as co-owner promised a new dawn.

January 05, 2026

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Real teenager Endrick targets Brazil return from Lyon loan
Real teenager Endrick targets Brazil return from Lyon loan

Brazilian starlet Endrick said on Monday that he hoped his loan switch to Lyon would help spark a return to the national side, in time for the World Cup.

January 05, 2026

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Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist
Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist

Iran will offer no leniency to "rioters", though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country's judiciary said on Monday, following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests.

January 05, 2026