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Syrian man pleads guilty to deadly knife rampage at German festival

Shein risks fines over breaches of EU consumer law

French surgeon accused of raping patients seeks no leniency as verdict looms

Africa

Sudan cholera outbreak kills 172 in one week

Liverpool trophy parade: Car ploughs into football fans injuring 27

Sudan denies using chemical weapons after US imposes sanctions

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