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Howe plays down Newcastle's 'outrageous' top four push

Howe plays down Newcastle's 'outrageous' top four push

Eddie Howe insisted it was "outrageous" to label Newcastle as contenders for a top four finish in the Premier League despite their 4-0 rout of Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Majestic Messi helps PSG fight back to beat Troyes

Majestic Messi helps PSG fight back to beat Troyes

Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as all of Paris Saint-Germain's front three scored in a 4-3 victory over Troyes on Saturday which restored their five-point advantage at the top of Ligue 1.

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Bolsonaro feted at final rally ahead of cliffhanger Brazil vote

Bolsonaro feted at final rally ahead of cliffhanger Brazil vote

Thousands of cheering supporters chanted "legend, legend," as Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro held a motorcycle rally Saturday in a final race for votes on the eve of divisive election seen as too close to call.

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Dozens suffer cardiac arrests in Seoul Halloween crush

Dozens suffer cardiac arrests in Seoul Halloween crush

Dozens of people suffered from cardiac arrest in the South Korean capital Seoul on Saturday, after thousands crowded into narrow streets in the city's Itaewon neighbourhood to celebrate Halloween, local officials said.

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Conte hopes Bournemouth fightback fuels Tottenham belief

Conte hopes Bournemouth fightback fuels Tottenham belief

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte said his side must believe more in themselves after they fought back from two goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2 on Saturday.

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UN ups troop alert as DR Congo rebels take more ground

UN ups troop alert as DR Congo rebels take more ground

Rebels seized more territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, prompting the UN peacekeeping mission to increase its "troop alert level" and boost support for the army.

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Chelsea rocked as Brighton hand Potter his first defeat

Chelsea rocked as Brighton hand Potter his first defeat

Chelsea boss Graham Potter suffered a humiliating return to Brighton as his former club ended his unbeaten start with a stunning 4-1 victory at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.

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Sobrino stuns wounded Atletico with last gasp Cadiz winner

Sobrino stuns wounded Atletico with last gasp Cadiz winner

Ruben Sobrino bundled home a dramatic last gasp winner with his stomach to earn Cadiz a remarkable 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid, piling the misery on the visitors in a harrowing week for Diego Simeone's team.

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Man City go top, Brighton hammer Chelsea on Potter's return

Man City go top, Brighton hammer Chelsea on Potter's return

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League thanks to Kevin De Bruyne's stunning strike in a 1-0 win over Leicester, as Chelsea boss Graham Potter suffered a nightmare return to Brighton with a 4-1 defeat on Saturday.

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Russia suspends participation in Ukraine grain deal

Russia suspends participation in Ukraine grain deal

Russia on Saturday suspended its participation in a landmark agreement that allowed vital grain exports from Ukraine, blaming alleged drone attacks on Russian ships in Crimea.

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