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Macron to present Trump with 'proposals' on peace in Ukraine
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Zelensky hails Ukraine's 'heroism' on third annniversary of Russia's invasion
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Cavs hold off Grizzlies for seventh straight NBA win
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China's Alibaba to invest $50 bn in AI, cloud computing
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Vatican thriller 'Conclave' wins top prize in SAG Awards upset
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Dominant Ducati unleash deposed MotoGP kings Marquez and Bagnaia
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Premier League champions-elect Liverpool leave mark on Man City
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Indonesia launches new multi-billion-dollar sovereign wealth fund
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South Korean fans soak up nostalgia with vintage Japanese superheroes
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Most Asian markets track Wall St loss; Hong Kong extends gains
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German vote winner Merz faces tough talks to build govt
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Japan warns of avalanches, icy roads ahead of more snow
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All Black Caleb Clarke admits dangerous driving: NZ media
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Debutants San Diego stun Galaxy with win in Los Angeles
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India's Modi uses mega Hindu festival to burnish credentials
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Surprise rebel alliance could give Sudan's beleaguered RSF a boost
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Three years after Russia invasion, UN faces difficult votes on Ukraine
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German 'rust belt' town spotlights growing appeal of the far right
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Campbell downs Potgieter in playoff for first PGA Tour title in Mexico
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USA and Japan win to set up SheBelieves Cup decider
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Most USAID workers to be fired or placed on leave
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Hakimi scores twice as PSG sink Lyon to stay unbeaten in Ligue 1
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Hat trick pulls Ovechkin closer to Gretzky's NHL goals record
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Tanaka strikes again as Japan down Colombia
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Baker wins US indoor 60m as Kessler, Hiltz complete double
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Kane admits last-minute decision to make Bayern bench
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Bakers wins US indoor 60m as Kessler, Hiltz complete double
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American Airlines flight lands in Rome after 'security' issue
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Dupont eyeing Six Nations showdown with Ireland after Italy rout
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Slot wary of Premier League dangers despite 'big' Man City win
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Borthwick defiant after uninspired England edge Scotland
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Nations at odds over major UN climate science report
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Pakistan fans look away from India Champions Trophy 'humiliation'
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Global prayers as Vatican says pope still 'critical'
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Pakistan's Rizwan admits Champions Trophy dream 'ended' by India
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France star Dupont eyeing Six Nations showdown with Ireland after Italy destruction
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'We need another title', says Salah after 'special' Man City win
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Relentless Bayern stay eight points clear
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Kohli shuts down 'noise' with landmark century
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Modric stunner maintains Real Madrid title charge
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Salah-inspired Liverpool beat Man City to open up 11-point Premier League lead
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Townsend wants England agony to inspire Scotland for Six Nations finish
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Eleven-try France destroy Italy to set up Six Nations showdown with Ireland
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Every game 'pressure' as Bangladesh face make-or-break clash
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Conservatives win German vote as far-right makes record gains
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Israel ready to resume Gaza war, PM warns after truce delay
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'Captain America' slips but clings to N. America box office lead
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Modric hits rocket as Real Madrid beat Girona
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Eleven-try France hammer Italy 73-24 in Six Nations
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Kohli hits ton as India push Pakistan to brink of Champions Trophy exit
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Canada on brink, US ice Honduras in big chill
Canada moved to the brink of their first World Cup finals appearance in 36 years on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over El Salvador as the United States reignited their qualification campaign with victory against Honduras.

Under-manned Wizards shock Sixers
Spencer Dinwiddie delivered a triple-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to power the short-handed Washington Wizards to a 106-103 NBA victory over the 76ers in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

France the favourites for exciting Six Nations
France may be "red-hot favourites" to win the Six Nations according to England coach Eddie Jones, but several sides will fancy their title chances when spectators return for a 2022 edition that starts this weekend.

Patriots coach Belichick praises 'ultimate competitor' Brady
Bill Belichick, who coached Tom Brady to six of his seven Super Bowl titles with the New England Patriots, praised the now-retired superstar as the "best player in NFL history."

US back on track with Honduras win
The United States reignited their World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Honduras.

Ex-Browns coach makes 'tanking' claim
Ex-Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson said Wednesday the team incentivised losing during the 2016 and 2017 seasons, a day after former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores made similar allegations in an explosive lawsuit.

UEFA estimates Covid pandemic cost Europe's clubs 7bn euros
The Covid-19 pandemic has left Europe's clubs with a massive seven billion euro-crater in their bank accounts, a UEFA report concluded on Thursday.

Mane urges Senegal to 'go all the way' and lift Cup of Nations
Sadio Mane hailed his Senegal teammates after they beat Burkina Faso 3-1 in Yaounde on Wednesday to reach their second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final.

Rayo and Valencia scrape into Copa del Rey semis
Rayo Vallecano reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey for the first time in 40 years on Wednesday after they beat Mallorca 1-0 at a jubilant Vallecas.

Hatate strikes twice as Celtic blow Rangers away to go top
Celtic stormed to the top of the Scottish Premiership with a first victory over Rangers for over two years as Reo Hatate scored twice and made the other in a 3-0 win at Celtic Park.

Rayo edge past Mallorca to make Copa del Rey semis
Rayo Vallecano reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey for the first time in 40 years on Wednesday after they beat Mallorca 1-0 at a jubilant Vallecas.

Mane and Senegal break Burkina Faso hearts to reach AFCON final
Senegal are through to a second consecutive Africa Cup of Nations final after breaking Burkina Faso hearts in their last-four tie in Yaounde on Wednesday, Abdou Diallo, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Sadio Mane scoring second-half goals to secure a 3-1 victory.

Federer will know what future holds by April-May
Roger Federer believes he will know by "April-May" whether or not he will be able to return to tennis.

NFL 'Rooney rule' ineffective says Flores after lawsuit bombshell
Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores said Wednesday that NFL rules requiring teams to interview minority candidates were ineffective as he prepares for an explosive legal battle against the league.

England axe managing director Giles after Ashes flop
Ashley Giles "stepped down" from his role as managing director of England men's cricket on Wednesday as he paid the price for the team's woeful 4-0 Ashes series loss in Australia.

Lyon eye Lacazette return from Arsenal
French club Lyon are considering a move for former striker Alexandre Lacazette who they sold to Premier League club Arsenal four-and-a-half years ago.

Djokovic Covid tests were valid: Serbian officials
Novak Djokovic's Covid tests submitted to Australian officials last month were legitimate, Serbian authorities said Wednesday, after a string of media reports questioned the authenticity of the documents.

Nadal says 21 Grand Slam titles 'not enough'
Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday he is still not satisfied with his 21 Grand Slam titles following his historic triumph at the Australian Open.

Xavi to decide if Dembele plays again for Barca - Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday it will be up to coach Xavi Hernandez whether Ousmane Dembele plays in the second half of the season, after the Frenchman refused to sign a new contract.

Hodgson ready for dogfight after accepting Watford's 'siren call'
Roy Hodgson is ready for the challenge of Watford's relegation dogfight after admitting he could not resist the "siren call from the mermaid".

Mickelson says 'everyone in top 100' approached to play in Saudi league
While Dustin Johnson welcomes the challenge he will face on the course at the lucrative Saudi International, Phil Mickelson appreciates the financial competition being offered to the established tours, claiming on Wednesday that "everyone in the top 100 has been approached" to play in the new Saudi Arabian-funded Super Golf League.

Aubameyang finally joins Barcelona with break clause in 2023
Barcelona finally confirmed the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Wednesday, handing the 32-year-old a contract until 2025 but with a break clause after 18 months.

Beckham's MLS Inter Miami signs USA fullback Yedlin
David Beckham's Inter Miami signed US national team fullback DeAndre Yedlin to a four-year Major League Soccer contract, the club announced Wednesday.

New US swim policy could impact transgender athlete
The controversial career of a transgender American swimmer hung in the balance Wednesday after the collegiate body governing the sport announced new rules that could impact her ability to race competitively.

West Brom sack head coach Valerien Ismael
Valerien Ismael was sacked as West Bromwich Albion manager on Wednesday after the Championship club slipped out of the race for automatic promotion.

Scotland's Price urges Six Nations consistency
Scotland scrum-half Ali Price said Gregor Townsend's men must build on an impressive set of wins over the past year and become more consistent if they are to challenge for the Six Nations title.

Commanders is new name of Washington's NFL team
Commanders will be the new name of the NFL's Washington Football Team, the club announced Wednesday, completing a name change after dropping the controversial "Redskins" in 2020 over racist connotations.

Queiroz eyes glory with Salah and Egypt at Cup of Nations
Carlos Queiroz won the Under-20 World Cup with Portugal, lifted the Champions League trophy as an assistant to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and has twice taken Iran to the World Cup.

'I'm here!' Aubameyang tells Barcelona fans after delayed signing
"It's Auba time!" declared Barcelona on Wednesday as they signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a free agent.

Egypt coach Queiroz hits out at Eto'o for calling AFCON semi-final 'war'
Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz hit out at Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o for sending a "very bad message" after likening Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final between the sides to a "war".

Olympic champ says man-made snow in Beijing like 'bulletproof ice'
The Beijing Olympics snowboard slopestyle course is like "bulletproof ice", twice defending champion Jamie Anderson said Wednesday, adding that she was "scared" riding on the artificial snow.

Stars walk disciplinary tightrope in Africa Cup of Nations
Up to 21 stars could be involved in the African Cup of Nations semi-finals this week knowing one mistimed tackle would rule them out of the biggest match in the continent.

South African players support coach Boucher says captain Elgar
South African cricket captain Dean Elgar said on Wednesday that his players supported head coach Mark Boucher, who faces a disciplinary process on charges of racism that could result in his dismissal.

Barcelona sign Aubameyang as free agent until 2025
Barcelona on Wednesday announced they had signed Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang until June 2025 as a free agent.

Australia fly in coffee expert to power them to Beijing gold
Australian athletes at the Winter Olympics have a "performance-enhancing stimulant" to power them to gold -- flying their own barista into the Covid-secure Beijing bubble.

Skiing into the unknown: Beijing's man-made Olympic pistes
When the alpine skiers take to the piste at the Beijing Olympics this week, they will do so on artificial snow in an often drought-ridden region.

Kenya's Asbel Kiprop seeks track comeback as doping ban ends
Kenya's former Olympic and three-time world 1500m champion Asbel Kiprop has vowed to make a successful return to the track after his four-year doping ban elapsed on Wednesday.

England forced to rejig after Lawes, Hill ruled out of Six Nations opener
Eddie Jones is facing a selection headache after forwards Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill were ruled out of England's opening Six Nations match against Scotland on Saturday.

'Give us a refund': China's latest World Cup flop sparks fury
Angry Chinese football fans lashed out Wednesday at their country's "shameful" record after a 3-1 defeat at Vietnam ended any slim hope they had of reaching the 2022 World Cup.