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Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has explained the decision to leave Manchester United loanee Axel Tuanzebe out of their Europa League squad.

Manchester City are fit and firing for their FA Cup tie against Championship table-toppers Fulham - with only one certain absentee at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United loanee Axel Tuanzebe has been left out of Napoli's squad to play in the Europa League.

In a truly unexpected scenario, one woman discovered a baby made of "stone" growing in her abdomen.The discovery has been brought to light after a doctor shared the story on TikTok, in a viral video. "A 73-year-old Algerian woman presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFrance TV Distribution has boarded “Sugar and Stars” (“À la belle étoile”), an inspirational drama based on the true story of an underdog who became a famed pastry chef.The film marks the feature debut of Sébastien Tulard, who has directed several shorts and worked as assistant director on hit French comedies such as Tarek Boudali’s “30 jours max,” Frank Gastambide’s popular show “All The Way Up,” Dany Boon’s “Supercondriaque” and Philippe Lacheau’s “Babysitting.”Penned by Cédric Ido, “Sugar and Stars” is based on Yazid Ichemrahem’s autobiographical book “Un rêve d’enfant étoilé.” The story revolves around Yazid, who spends his childhood moving from one foster home to another while dreaming of becoming a pastry chef. Nothing predestines him for such a career, but Yazid’s fierce determination and resourcefulness allow him to thrive in the elitist arena of patisserie.

Hannibal Mejbri becomes the latest Manchester United representative at the Africa Cup of Nations to bow out as Tunisia were beaten by Burkina Faso.

Ivory Coast boss Patrice Beaumelle has revealed Manchester United defender was 'very down' following his side's AFCON exit yesterday evening.

Eric Bailly missed the decisive spot-kick in the penalty shootout as Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations journey ended at the hands of Egypt.

The 72nd Berlin International Film Festival has confirmed its various juries, including who will be joining M. Night Shyamalan to award the International Competition prizes.

Naman Ramachandran The Walt Disney Company’s streamer Disney Plus has confirmed a summer 2022 launch across Europe, Africa and West Asia in 42 countries and 11 new territories. New countries for the service include South Africa, Turkey, Poland and the United Arab Emirates.The countries that the streamer will launch in include Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Oman, Palestine Territories, Poland, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vatican City and Yemen.

Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez has expressed his disappointment after the reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Algeria bowed out in the Group Stage of their defence of the title.

Manchester City head into the two-week winter break top of the pile despite their draw against Southampton.

Manchester City have the chance to go 14 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, when they face Southampton on Saturday.

Manchester United play host to West Ham this weekend in what is set to be a huge game in the race for the top four this season.

West Ham have been handed a major selection boost for their Premier League top four run-in with Manchester United.

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has reacted to a question suggesting Riyad Mahrez didn't perform at his best during their disappointing African Cup of Nations campaign because he was released late by Manchester City.

Riyad Mahrez is heading back to Manchester City sooner than expected after Algeria's shock early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

If Algeria's task this week wasn't already crystal clear, the sight of Ghana exiting the Africa Cup of Nations to minnows Comoros on Tuesday will have focussed their minds.

Jackson Kim Murphy Michel Subor, a French actor who rose to international acclaim for his lead performance in Jean-Luc Godard’s 1963 feature “Le Petit Soldat” and his narration for François Truffaut’s 1962 romance “Jules et Jim,” died on Monday in a French hospital following a car accident. He was 86 years old.News of Subor’s death was shared by director Claire Denis on her Instagram and reported by the daily French newspaper Libération.

Rumoured Celtic target Zinedine Ferhat has been offered a fresh exit route from Nimes as reports in France claim Trabzonspor will open talks over a potential deal.

Algeria have confirmed Riyad Mahrez in their squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations.

Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has highlighted Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and Andres Iniesta as role models in his career.

A man who faced two crown court trials accused of manslaughter has been found not guilty after prosecutors offered no further evidence.

Hannibal Mejbri suffered heartbreak in the Arab Cup final as he and Tunisia were beaten in extra time by Algeria.

Manchester United players and staff have sent a good luck message to Hannibal Mejbri ahead of the Arab Cup final between Tunisia and Algeria.

Algerian Djaffar Gacem, director/producer of the drama “Héliopolis,” said both French and Algerian historians have brought their perspectives to the history of colonial Algeria — and that includes the Sétif and Guelma massacre on May 8, 1945, the day the end of World War II was announced. The event triggered demonstrations by Algerians against the French colonial power and led to a bloody massacre in the streets of Algerian cities and regions.

Hannibal started in Tunisia's opening game of the Arab Cup against Mauritania on Tuesday afternoon.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentNew works by emerging Arab film directors Soudade Kaadan (“The Day I Lost My Shadow”) and Lina Soualem (“Their Algeria”) are among standouts being presented at the upcoming Cairo Film Connection, the Cairo Film Festival’s co-production platform, where eight out of 15 selected projects are by female filmmakers.This year more than a third of the CFC selection is made up of first-time helmers presenting projects, alongside names who’ve made a splash with

Alissa Simon Film CriticSerious in intent, but melodramatic in style, the patriotic historical saga “Heliopolis” directed by Djaffar Gacem neatly uses the alliances of a fictional Muslim family to explicate events leading up to the brutal killings of indigenous Algerian civilians and the summary execution of native political leaders by French settler militias and soldiers in 1945.

Albania: “Two Lions to Venice”Director: Jonid JorgjiFilm-festival afficionados may be attracted to Albania’s entry, because the “Venice” in the title is the Venice Film Festival.

Algeria: “Heliopolis,” Djafar GacemArgentina: “The Intruder,” Natalia MetaArmenia: “Should the Wind Drop,” Nora MartirosyanAustralia: “When Pomegranates Howl,” Granaz MoussaviAustria: “Great Freedom,” Sebastian MeiseAzerbaijan: “The Island Within”Bangladesh: “Rehana,” Abdullah Mohammad SaadBelgium: “Playground,” Laura WandelBhutan: “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”Bolivia: “The Great Moment,” Kiro RussoBosnia and Herzegovina: “The White Fortress,” Igo DrljacaBrazil: “Private Desert,” Aly

EXCLUSIVE: United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed up Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch breakout star Lyna Khoudri.

Tomris Laffly Despite vast differences in style, temperament and life priorities, there is palpable closeness between Zorah, Nohra and Djamila, the central French-Algerian siblings of Yamina Benguigui’s generations-spanning yet emotionally and visually flat familial movie “Sisters.”Played respectively by the legendary Isabelle Adjani (who is inexplicably wooden here), Maïwenn and Rachida Brakni, three actors who are aptly of Algerian background or descent, the trio pursue their lives as

Riyad Mahrez is closing in on a slice of history after his brace in Algeria’s 6-1 demolition of Niger in World Cup qualification.

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