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Tributes paid to drummer with dozens of number ones

Amarillo singer Tony Christie says Clem Cattini was a "world class" musician and gentleman.

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The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.

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Leicestershire relegation confirmed after losing appeal

Leicestershire's relegation from Division One of the County Championship is confirmed after failing in their appeal against a points penalty.

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ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections

Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts The African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local elections on Wednesday as voters go to the polls amid deep discontent over water outages, power cuts and crumbling infrastructure. The former liberation movement, which Nelson Mandela led to power in 1994 at the end of apartheid as South Africa’s first black president, is still likely to be the largest party. However, polls showed it getting less than a third of the vote, down from 45.6% at the last munic

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ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections

Party expected to get less than a third of the vote amid frustration over water outages and power cuts The African National Congress is on course for a bruising result in South Africa’s local elections on Wednesday as voters go to the polls amid deep discontent over water outages, power cuts and crumbling infrastructure. The former liberation movement, which Nelson Mandela led to power in 1994 at the end of apartheid as South Africa’s first black president, is still likely to be the largest party. However, polls showed it getting less than a third of the vote, down from 45.6% at the last munic

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Could Hyrox's Olympic ambition spell the end for triathlon?

BBC Sport speaks to several triathletes about what World Triathlon's Hyrox partnership means for the future of the sport.

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'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat

Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.

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Everything you need to know from the US midterm elections

Democrats secured some big wins - and a few historic firsts - earning congratulations from President Trump.

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Korda wins LPGA Tour player of the year

World number one Nelly Korda claims her second points-based LPGA player-of-the-year award.

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Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?

Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

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Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel

Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.

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