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Prosecutors seek 12-year sentences for 'Panama Papers' accused

Prosecutors seek 12-year sentences for 'Panama Papers' accused

The prosecution sought 12-year prison sentences Wednesday for the founders of a now-defunct law firm at the center of the so-called "Panama Papers" tax evasion scandal.

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Gauff, Raducanu shine in Stuttgart

Gauff, Raducanu shine in Stuttgart

World number three Coco Gauff was pushed hard by American compatriot Sachia Vickery before overcoming the qualifier 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament on Wednesday.

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Michelangelo's scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction

Michelangelo's scribble sells for $200,000 at New York auction

A square scribbled on a yellowed piece of paper by Renaissance genius Michelangelo sold for $201,600 -- 33 times its estimated value, auction house Christie's said Wednesday.

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Masters champ Scheffler sets sights on RBC Heritage

Masters champ Scheffler sets sights on RBC Heritage

Scottie Scheffler took a little time out to celebrate winning his second Masters title on Sunday, but the world number one American is ready to buckle down again at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina.

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Real's shoot-out success showed winning mentality: Bellingham

Real's shoot-out success showed winning mentality: Bellingham

Jude Bellingham saluted Real Madrid's winning "mentality" after the Spanish side held their nerve in a penalty shoot-out to end Manchester City's reign as Champions League holders on Wednesday.

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Ruling conservatives win most seats in Croatia election, but no majority

Ruling conservatives win most seats in Croatia election, but no majority

Croatia's ruling conservative party won the most seats in a parliamentary election Wednesday but not enough to form a government, according to almost complete official results, with tough talks ahead to gather a majority.

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House Republicans tee up vote for $61 bn in Ukraine aid

House Republicans tee up vote for $61 bn in Ukraine aid

The Republican leader of the US House of Representatives on Wednesday announced a weekend vote on massive new military aid including some $61 billion in long-delayed support for Ukraine, as well as billions for Israel and Taiwan.

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Error-plagued Gauff wins clay season opener, Raducanu shines

Error-plagued Gauff wins clay season opener, Raducanu shines

World number three Coco Gauff was pushed hard by American compatriot Sachia Vickery before overcoming the qualifier 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Stuttgart clay-court tournament on Wednesday.

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Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis

Real Madrid exact revenge on Man City to reach Champions League semis

Real Madrid exacted revenge on Manchester City to reach the Champions League semi-finals 4-3 on penalties after withstanding a barrage at the Etihad on Wednesday.

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Korda chases LPGA history at Chevron Championship

Korda chases LPGA history at Chevron Championship

World number one Nelly Korda will be chasing a record-equalling fifth straight LPGA triumph when the Chevron Championship, the first women's major of the year, tees off on Thursday in Texas.

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