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England advised to avoid alcohol after off-field dramas - report
England men's cricketers have been advised to avoid drinking alcohol on the day before and after matches under new behaviour guidelines, Britain's Daily Telegraph reported Friday.
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Fiji captain shrugs off chairman's criticism ahead of England clash
Fiji captain Tevita Ikanivere insists his players are unconcerned by a call from the country's top rugby official to "deliver a return on investment".
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Evenepoel to share Red Bull lead with Lipowitz at Tour de France
Remco Evenepoel will share the leadership role with Florian Lipowitz at the 2026 Tour de France in 2026, he said at Red Bull Bora's training camp in Mallorca on Wednesday.
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Austrian court rejects Ukraine tycoon's US extradition
An Austrian court announced Wednesday that it had rejected the extradition to the United States of Ukrainian tycoon Dmytro Firtash on bribery charges, the latest twist in a long-running legal saga.
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'Downward spiral': French mother blames social media for teen's suicide
A French mother whose teenage son took his own life is fighting to hold social media platforms accountable, saying their algorithms pushed suicide-related content that sent the 15-year-old into a "downward spiral".
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NFL to play regular season games in Munich in 2026 and 2028
The NFL will play two regular season games in the German city of Munich in 2026 and 2028, continuing the organisation's ongoing commitment to play annual matches in Germany.
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Sabalenka says transgender women in WTA events 'not fair'
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said Tuesday that she considers it "not fair" that the women's professional tennis tour allows transgender women to compete in WTA tournaments, even though they are currently absent from the elite of world tennis.
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Gerrard urges Salah to stay at Liverpool and 'reverse away' from outburst
Liverpool great Steven Gerrard believes the club still need Mohamed Salah as he urged the star forward to "reverse away" from an extraordinary outburst where he accused the faltering Premier League champions of "throwing him under the bus".
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All Black wing Reece signs for French side Perpignan
New Zealand international winger Sevu Reece will join French side Perpignan next season provided the Catalan club retains its place in the Top 14, club president Francois Riviere announced on Wednesday.
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Louvre thieves escaped with 30 seconds to spare, probe reveals
The thieves who stole priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in October escaped with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris museum, a damning investigation revealed on Wednesday.
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Spurs' Simons wants to 'build legacy' as he succeeds Son
Xavi Simons said he wanted to "build my own legacy" after marking the return of Son Heung-min on a visit to Tottenham with another goal in the number seven shirt once worn by the former Spurs star.
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Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout
At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards or quietly doomscroll than watch the Reds play.
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Europe ministers meet on migration 'challenges' to rights convention
Ministers from Council of Europe states met in Strasbourg Wednesday to address concerns aired by several key members that the European Convention on Human Rights is impeding the fight against illegal migration.
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Real-life horror to TV drama: Feared Syria sites become sets for series
At a Damascus air base once off-limits under Bashar al-Assad, a crew now films a TV series about the final months of the ousted leader's rule as seen through the eyes of a Syrian family.
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Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Salah before AFCON
While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
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Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia
A lawmaker in Australia was left in udder disbelief when he came home to discover his pet dog had let a bull and a horse into his living room.
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Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list
India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations.
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New Zealand lose Tickner as West Indies all out for 205
New Zealand fought back to claim first day honours in the second Test against the West Indies in Wellington, but the home side were rocked when seam bowler Blair Tickner was taken to hospital with a nasty injury.
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Japanese ivory trade attracts fresh global scrutiny
At his store in Tokyo's ritzy Ginza district, Hajime Sasaki displays a disparate array of wares, from chopsticks to Buddha statues -- including many made of ivory.
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Tickner rushed to hospital as New Zealand bowl out West Indies for 205
The West Indies threw away a fine start to be bowled out for 205 in the first innings of the second Test against New Zealand, but the home side were rocked when seam bowler Blair Tickner was taken to hospital with a nasty injury.
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Cambodia pull out of SEA Games in Thailand over border conflict
Cambodia withdrew on Wednesday from the Southeast Asian Games, an Olympic official said, as a border conflict with hosts Thailand escalated and forced a mass exodus of civilians from both sides of the disputed frontier.
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Orlando to face New York in NBA Cup semis at Vegas
The Orlando Magic, sparked by 37 points from Desmond Bane, and the New York Knicks advanced to an NBA Cup semi-final showdown with breakthrough triumphs on Tuesday.
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Australian mum of late teen says social media ban 'bittersweet'
Mia Bannister said she would give anything to have her son Ollie beside her as Australia rolled out a landmark social media ban for under-16s on Wednesday.
West Indies 175-4 after Tickner takes three in second New Zealand Test
The West Indies lost two wickets in the afternoon session as they reached 175-4 at tea on day one of the second Test as Blair Tickner proved the main bowling threat for New Zealand.
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Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants.
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Haitians dance with joy over UNESCO musical listing
From the bars of the capital Port-au-Prince to Haiti's most remote villages and its worldwide diaspora, people listen and dance to the sensual rhythms of compas.
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Captain Cummins back in Australia squad for third Ashes Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins is in line to return for the third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide after being named in a 15-man squad on Wednesday.
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NFL Colts to bring 44-year-old QB Rivers out of retirement: reports
Philip Rivers, a 44-year-old retired quarterback, is reportedly joining the practice squad of the injury-ravaged Indianapolis Colts, who are trying to sustain their fading NFL playoff hopes.
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West Indies 92-2 after being asked to bat in second New Zealand Test
The West Indies reached 92-2 at lunch on day one of the second Test after being asked to bat by New Zealand in Wellington.
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Liverpool's Slot swerves further Salah talk after late Inter win
Arne Slot dedicated Tuesday's 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to further fuel a public row with star forward Mohamed Salah.
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Maresca concerned as Atalanta fight back to beat Chelsea
Enzo Maresca admitted he was "worried" by Chelsea's slump after Atalanta's 2-1 victory in the Champions League extended the Blues' winless run to four matches on Tuesday.
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Liverpool edge Inter in Champions League as Chelsea lose in Italy
Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday without unsettled star Mohamed Salah, while Chelsea slipped to defeat against Atalanta and Barcelona overcame Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Spurs sink Slavia Prague to boost last-16 bid in front of Son
Tottenham bolstered their bid to qualify for the Champions League last 16 with a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague in front of their former star Son Heung-min on Tuesday.
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Arsenal ensure Women's Champions League play-off berth
Holders Arsenal ensured they will reach at least the knockout play-offs of the Women's Champions League on Tuesday with a 1-0 win over Dutch side Twente.
Late penalty drama helps Liverpool defy Salah crisis at angry Inter
Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their Champions League campaign back into life thanks for a late penalty which left the Italians baffled and livid.
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Liverpool defy Salah crisis by beating Inter Milan in Champions League
Liverpool bounced back from a damaging row with Mohamed Salah by beating Inter Milan 1-0 on Tuesday and kicking their Champions League campaign back into life.
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De Ketelaere inspires Atalanta fightback to beat Chelsea
Charles De Ketelaere inspired Atalanta's stirring fightback to beat Chelsea 2-1 in the Champions League as the Blues' winless run extended to four matches on Tuesday.
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Kounde double helps Barcelona claim Frankfurt comeback win
Unlikely goalscoring hero Jules Kounde bagged two headers to help Barcelona beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Tuesday in the Champions League and bolster the club's chances of a top eight league phase finish.
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US Supreme Court weighs campaign finance case
The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday in a Republican challenge to campaign finance rules that could impact next year's midterm elections.
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Autistic Scottish artist Nnena Kalu smashes Turner Prize 'glass ceiling'
Scotland's Nnena Kalu took home the Turner Prize on Tuesday, with the autistic artist beating four competitors including an Iraqi painter to the prestigious contemporary art award.
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Injury-hit Arsenal in 'dangerous circle' but Arteta defends training methods
Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal's training methods despite admitting his side are in a "dangerous" situation with their fitness problems.