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Health emergency on the MV Hondius: what we know
Three passengers who were cruising the Atlantic Ocean on the MV Hondius have died, with one other person on the trip now in hospital with hantavirus, and two crew ill.
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Simeone laughs off 'cheaper' Atletico hotel switch before Arsenal clash
Diego Simeone laughed off claims that Atletico Madrid's decision to switch hotels before their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal was motivated by superstition.
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Anisimova targets third Slam final in a row after breakout year
A pumped-up Amanda Anisimova said Friday she will use expectation as motivation at the Australian Open after a breakthrough 2025 saw her make back-to-back Grand Slam finals.
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Defending champ Nick Taylor tied for lead at Sony Open
Defending champion Nick Taylor carded eight birdies without a bogey to share the first-round lead with Kevin Roy on Thursday in the US PGA Tour's season-opening Sony Open in Hawaii.
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Five memorable Africa Cup of Nations finals
There have been 32 Africa Cup of Nations finals and AFP Sport selects five of the most memorable ahead of the 2025 title decider between hosts Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday:
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Sabalenka insists Australian Open not just between her and Swiatek
World number one Aryna Sabalenka insisted Friday that the race to the Australian Open title was wide open and not just between herself and Iga Swiatek.
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McIntosh, Marchand grab medley victories in Austin, Ledecky wins again
Olympic swim stars Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand cruised to 200m individual medley victories as US great Katie Ledecky impressed again on the second day of the Pro Swim Series in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.
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Sinner says doping scandal made him stronger
Jannik Sinner said Friday a three-month doping ban last year made him stronger as a person and more relaxed on court as he prepares to defend his Australian Open title.
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Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire, Frank in the firing line
Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on Saturday.
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Sam Darnold: the 'old soul' QB tipped to win Super Bowl
Sam Darnold loves listening to birds. The Seattle Seahawks quarterback even has an app, ready to identify the call of the northern mockingbird at a moment's notice.
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Australian snowboarder Brockhoff quits ahead of Winter Olympics
Australian snowboarder Belle Brockhoff announced her retirement Friday just weeks away from the Winter Olympics with a series of major injuries forcing her out.
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Bills battle Broncos as Allen eyes Super Bowl
Bruised and battle-hardened, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face Denver on Saturday as their star quarterback seeks to reach his first Super Bowl and add the NFL's biggest prize to his list of accolades.
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Magic rally to top Grizzlies in NBA Berlin game
German forward Franz Wagner hit his stride late to help the Orlando Magic rally for a 118-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in the first NBA regular-season game ever played in Germany.
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Chiefs' Mahomes targets NFL 'Week 1' after knee surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says he's aiming to be ready for week one of the 2026 NFL season after knee surgery in December.
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Social media sites block 4.7 million underage accounts in Australia
Tech giants have blocked 4.7 million accounts under Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, the country's online safety watchdog said Friday.
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US court clears Norway's Equinor to resume wind project halted by Trump
A US judge on Thursday authorized work to resume on a New York offshore wind project that had been suspended under an order by President Donald Trump's administration.
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Rabiot and AC Milan give Como French lesson to stay on Inter's heels
Adrien Rabiot made sure that AC Milan stayed three points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brilliant brace in Thursday's 3-1 win at high-flying Como, a victory that had a distinct French flavour.
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South Korea's ex-leader Yoon faces first court verdict over martial law chaos
A South Korean court will rule Friday on whether former president Yoon Suk Yeol obstructed justice during his disastrous martial law declaration and in its chaotic aftermath, the first in a series of verdicts for the disgraced ex-leader.
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'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city of Utrecht, four hurt
A huge blast and fire broke out Thursday in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, with several buildings collapsing and at least four people lightly injured, according to the mayor.
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NBA Europe 'must respect tradition', says commissioner Silver
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday a planned European basketball league must "respect the traditions of European basketball", while confirming talks with EuroLeague side Real Madrid about the proposed competition.
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Thieves steal Pokemon cards in armed robbery at US store
Several valuable Pokemon cards were stolen in a gunpoint robbery at a New York store, US police said Thursday, with about $100,000 worth of merchandise reportedly taken.
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French Olympic champion Papadakis claims she was under partner's 'control'
France's 2022 Olympic ice dance champion Gabriella Papadakis has spoken out about the world of figure skating, telling AFP she found herself in "a dangerous situation for my physical and mental health".
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Fury over Grok sexualized images despite new restrictions
Global outrage persisted Thursday over sexualized deepfakes created by Elon Musk's AI tool Grok, even after his social media platform X said it was blocking the chatbot from undressing images in certain locations.
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Frank says Spurs taking 'small steps' in right direction
Thomas Frank believes Tottenham Hotspur are making progress, albeit with small steps, as he expressed his delight at the arrival of the "unbelievable" Conor Gallagher during the January transfer window.
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Syrian activist Sarah Mardini acquitted of migrant trafficking in Greece
A Greek court Thursday acquitted Syrian competitive swimmer and activist Sarah Mardini, whose rescue of her sister inspired a hit Netflix film, and 23 others of migrant trafficking.
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Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat'
Former UEFA boss Michel Platini says FIFA president Gianni Infantino "has become more of an autocrat" and is too interested in the rich and powerful, in an interview with The Guardian on Thursday.
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Scottish Borders, Lake District to grace 2027 Tour de France
Cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France, will begin in 2027 by showcasing the beauty of the Scottish Borders and England's Lake District, organisers revealed on Thursday.
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French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris order: inquiry
A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.
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'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city, four hurt
A huge blast and fire broke out Thursday in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, with several buildings collapsing and at least four people injured, according to officials.
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French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris convent - inquiry
A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.
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French mother superior bullied nuns in Montmartre: report
A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.
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Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will remain number one at Stamford Bridge.
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Harry due to testify to UK court next week in last tabloid case
Prince Harry is set to give evidence to a UK court next week as his last remaining lawsuit against a newspaper publisher goes to trial, according to a draft timetable seen Thursday.
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Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades
Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday, but Mohamed Salah is left wondering if his dream of winning the title will forever remain unfulfilled.
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Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage
Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom won the car section of the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, while American Skyler Howes clinched a maiden victory in the motorbikes.
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Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no doubts about his team despite their shock 1-0 French Cup defeat at home to newly-promoted city rivals Paris FC before a return to Ligue 1 on Friday.
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England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile
England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal, the County Championship club announced on Thursday.
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UK's Hockney warns moving Bayeux Tapestry would be 'madness'
The British Museum Thursday vowed to protect the Bayeux Tapestry, after renowned UK artist David Hockney warned that sending it across the Channel from France for an exhibition this year was "madness".
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Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei debuts in India
The first solo exhibition in India by Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei opened Thursday, featuring sculpture, installation and mixed media spanning his career, as well as his "homage" to the country.
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Arbeloa must act fast to avert Real Madrid crisis
In the space of just four days, Real Madrid lost a final to bitter rivals Barcelona, sacked coach Xabi Alonso and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by a second division team, leaving them hurtling into a crisis.
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Top Bangladesh cricket official sacked amid World Cup row
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday sacked a senior official after their leading men's cricketers went on strike, escalating a crisis that has already seen the nation refuse to tour India for next month's T20 World Cup.