Underachievers South Africa facing immense pressure, admits Tau
Serial Africa Cup of Nations underachievers South Africa are under immense pressure to excel at the 2024 tournament in the Ivory Coast, says star forward Percy Tau.
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White House hopefuls flub chance to hit Trump in pre-Iowa debate
Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis pitched Republicans Wednesday on their bids to be the 2024 presidential candidate in the final debate before nominating begins -- but spurned repeated chances to make the case for abandoning front-runner Donald Trump.
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Djokovic could face Murray in Australian Open third round
Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round.
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Israel strikes southern Gaza as Blinken heads to Egypt for talks
Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip overnight, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to travel to Egypt on Thursday for more talks aimed at containing Israel's war against Hamas.
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'Our way of life': Taiwan to vote in election dominated by China
Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday in an election closely watched across the world, as the new leader will set the course for the democratic island facing growing aggression from China.
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World Cup stars Morocco seek end to 48-year African trophy drought
Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of Nations for the only time in 1976.
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Papua New Guinea vows crackdown after 15 killed in riots
Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged to crack down on "lawlessness" Thursday, after 15 people died in riots across the country's two largest cities.
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Alaphilippe faces Italian challenge on return to Tour Down Under
Double world champion Julian Alaphilippe will be the headline act when the Tour Down Under launches the men's cycling season next week, while the women's first stage begins in Adelaide on Friday.
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The Aussie set to become Queen of Denmark
Denmark's popular Australian-born Crown Princess Mary will cap a real-life fairytale Sunday when she becomes queen after her husband Crown Prince Frederik accedes to the throne.
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Frederik, from party prince to respected king of Denmark
A rebellious teen turned respected family man, Crown Prince Frederik becomes king of Denmark on Sunday, embodying the country's relaxed, liberal monarchy.
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