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Southampton boss Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' scandal

Southampton boss Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' scandal

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has apologised for orchestrating the "spygate" scandal that led to the club's expulsion from the Championship play-offs as owner Dragan Solak insisted that he would not sack the German.

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Israel risks new quagmire in Lebanon

Israel risks new quagmire in Lebanon

Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon.

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Mozambique says five citizens killed in S. Africa 'xenophobic attacks'

Mozambique says five citizens killed in S. Africa 'xenophobic attacks'

Mozambique said five of its nationals were killed in "xenophobic attacks" in South Africa at the weekend and efforts were underway Tuesday to repatriate hundreds of others.

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Exoplanets can have magnetic fields, 'hot Jupiter' winds reveal

Exoplanets can have magnetic fields, 'hot Jupiter' winds reveal

Planets beyond our solar system can have magnetic fields similar to those closer to home, astronomers said Tuesday after observing extreme winds on scorching worlds known as "hot Jupiters".

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Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto

Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto

Malo Gusto's proven big match-winning temperament will stand him in good stead as he looks to challenge Jules Kounde for the starting berth as France's right back at the World Cup.

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Kenyan president defends US Ebola centre amid protests

Kenyan president defends US Ebola centre amid protests

Kenya's president on Tuesday defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals after a court halted the plan and security forces teargassed protesters fearing the deadly virus could spread in the country.

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England cricket legend Flintoff named Sydney Thunder head coach

England cricket legend Flintoff named Sydney Thunder head coach

England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff was named Tuesday as head coach of the Sydney Thunder, the Big Bash League team said, hailing it as their "most significant off-field acquisition in club history".

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Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate'

Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate'

Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert issued an apology on Tuesday for orchestrating the "spygate" scandal, admitting he is responsible for "everything that has happened".

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Most stocks rise, oil drops as traders assess outlook for Mideast deal

Most stocks rise, oil drops as traders assess outlook for Mideast deal

Equities mostly rose and oil fell Tuesday as investors assessed the chances of a Middle East peace agreement, while tech firms enjoyed another strong day as the AI bandwagon sped on.

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Russian missile, drone barrage kills 13 across Ukraine at night

Russian missile, drone barrage kills 13 across Ukraine at night

Russia pummelled Ukraine with hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles early Tuesday, killing at least 13 people, after having threatened a large-scale attack and warning foreign citizens to leave Kyiv.

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