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Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Unai Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has extended his contract until 2027, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

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Spotify shares soar as company swings to profit

Spotify shares soar as company swings to profit

Shares in music and podcast streaming giant Spotify soared after it reported Tuesday an increase in the number of paying subscribers and a rare but lower-than-expected operating profit for the first quarter.

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French forward Olivier Giroud set for Los Angeles FC move

French forward Olivier Giroud set for Los Angeles FC move

France's record goal scorer Olivier Giroud has reached agreement with Los Angeles FC to join the Major League Soccer club this summer, sources close to the player confirmed on Tuesday.

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European rights court to examine Semenya's appeal on May 15

European rights court to examine Semenya's appeal on May 15

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) confirmed Tuesday that it will examine the appeal of double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against regulations requiring female athletes with high testosterone levels to take medication on May 15.

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Azerbaijan says 'closer than ever' to Armenia peace deal

Azerbaijan says 'closer than ever' to Armenia peace deal

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday a peace deal with Armenia was closer than ever before, as teams from both countries began demarcating the border in a bid to end decades of territorial disputes and clashes.

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EU parliament votes forced labour ban with China in its sights

EU parliament votes forced labour ban with China in its sights

EU lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban products made using forced labour which supporters hope will be used to block goods from China, at the risk of raising tensions with Beijing.

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No let-up on 200th day of Israel-Hamas war

No let-up on 200th day of Israel-Hamas war

The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the overcrowded south of the besieged Gaza Strip amid calls for hostages to be freed.

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Scotland lock Jonny Gray leaves Premiership club Exeter

Scotland lock Jonny Gray leaves Premiership club Exeter

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has left Exeter with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities", the English Premiership club announced on Tuesday.

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Greece holds major disaster response training exercise

Greece holds major disaster response training exercise

Greece is holding a three-day disaster exercise on the tourist island of Crete with both visitors and operators stressing the need to prepare for emergencies, including quakes and fires.

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French artist JR downsizes at Venice Biennale with Orient Express

French artist JR downsizes at Venice Biennale with Orient Express

Better known for his huge photographic collages, French artist JR presents a smaller scale project for the Venice Biennale this year that still aims to "change perspectives" -- this time through rail travel.

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