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Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
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Furbank to face Boks in first start in nearly two years
George Furbank will make his first England appearance in nearly two years in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against South Africa in Johannesburg.
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French Pay-TV Giant Canal+ Ceases Distribution of Some TF1 Group Channels in France, Switzerland and Africa
Pay-TV giant Canal+ Group has ceased distribution of a number of channels from French broadcaster TF1 Group in France, Switzerland and across Africa after negotiations broke down. The move comes shortly after TF1 Group and Netflix officially launched a distribution partnership in France. Since June 19, Netflix subscribers in the country have been able to…
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Tielemans’ controversial late penalty caps Belgium comeback over Senegal
This time Senegal’s players did not depart the field prematurely owing to a burning sense of injustice, as they did in the Africa Cup of Nations final in January, but they did exit another knockout match aggrieved after Belgium advanced to the last 16 deep in extra time. The winning goal, a nerveless Youri Tielemans…
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England Face DR Congo in World Cup Round of 32 as Tuchel Targets Championship Glory
England’s World Cup campaign reaches the knockout stage with Thomas Tuchel’s side preparing to face DR Congo in Atlanta, where the team’s championship aspirations drive their pursuit of a second world title. Analysis of
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Captain Sciver-Brunt fit for England’s World Cup semi-final
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is passed fit to return from injury for Thursday’s T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.
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The Swamp Dwellers review – this rare Wole Soyinka drama is a total revelation
Utopia theatre, Sheffield Mojisola Kareem’s excellent production makes no concessions to this 50-seat space, bringing grand historical scope to a story of Nigeria in transitionUtopia is the smallest of theatres, its 50-seat space made all the more intimate by the raffia ceiling and drape-lined walls. Yet this town-centre unit holds the biggest of characters on…
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Scouting DR Congo – where England can win the game
England play DR Congo in the World Cup round of 32 on Wednesday. BBC Sport looks at what dangers the African side possess.
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England can cope with altitude – Sinfield
England will be ideally prepared for the unique challenge of playing at altitude against world champions South Africa on Saturday, says coach Sir Kevin Sinfield.
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Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence
Foreigners have already left South Africa ahead of the deadline set by anti-migrant groups.