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Jackson happy to be 'where I'm wanted' after joining Bayern
Jackson happy to be 'where I'm wanted' after joining Bayern

New Bayern Munich signing Nicolas Jackson said Friday he was happy to be "where I'm wanted" after joining the German giants from Premier League club Chelsea on a season-long loan.

September 12, 2025

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Liverpool's Slot urges patience with 'best striker' Isak after record move
Liverpool's Slot urges patience with 'best striker' Isak after record move

Arne Slot on Friday described new signing Alexander Isak as "maybe the best striker in the world" but warned he would be eased into action gradually after a disrupted pre-season.

September 12, 2025

Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid
Board of Spain's Sabadell bank rejects BBVA takeover bid

Spanish bank Sabadell on Friday said its board had rejected larger national rival BBVA's hostile takeover bid and urged shareholders to shun it as the clock ticked down on their final decision.

September 12, 2025

Hunt for shooter of Charlie Kirk enters third day in US
Hunt for shooter of Charlie Kirk enters third day in US

The vast manhunt for the shooter who killed right-wing activist Charlie Kirk stretched into a third day on Friday, after police released fresh images in an effort to crack a case that has raised tensions in the United States.

September 12, 2025

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Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence
Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence

Nepal's president and army sought on Friday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames.

September 12, 2025

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UK economy stalls in July
UK economy stalls in July

Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government at the end of a turbulent week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

September 12, 2025