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Tehran residents keep up semblance of normality amid destruction

Tehran residents keep up semblance of normality amid destruction

For a moment Tehran resembled a city at peace, with birdsong, joggers and tranquil views of the snow-capped Alborz mountains in the distance. Then the sound of another explosion ripped through the air.

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Griezmann 'will continue' with Atletico despite MLS option: sporting director

Griezmann 'will continue' with Atletico despite MLS option: sporting director

Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany said striker Antoine Griezmann will be staying at the club despite strong links to Major League Soccer's Orlando City.

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Protesters come out for Iran, against war in spots across the globe

Protesters come out for Iran, against war in spots across the globe

Lion-emblazoned flags of pre-revolution Iran fluttered in cities across the world on Saturday as demonstrators took to the streets a week after the start of the war in the Middle East.

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Scotland throw open Six Nations title race with stunning win over France

Scotland throw open Six Nations title race with stunning win over France

Scotland ensured the Six Nations race will go to the final day with a 50-40 win at home to France on Saturday that derailed the holders' bid to wrap up the title early.

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Leverkusen held at Freiburg before Arsenal clash

Leverkusen held at Freiburg before Arsenal clash

Bayer Leverkusen came from behind twice but gave up the lead late to draw 3-3 at Freiburg on Saturday, days out from their Champions League clash with Arsenal.

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Trump offers LatAm leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels

Trump offers LatAm leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels

US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Latin American nations to use military power against the "cancer" of drug cartels and offered to support them with US missile strikes targeting narco kingpins.

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Key to Scotland win over France was fast start, says Steyn

Key to Scotland win over France was fast start, says Steyn

Scotland winger Kyle Steyn said the key to his side's stunning 50-40 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday was striking first.

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Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as Trump threatens more strikes

Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as Trump threatens more strikes

Iran launched waves of missile and drone attacks on its Gulf neighbours hosting US forces on Saturday and vowed no surrender despite threats from President Donald Trump to widen the conflict.

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Scotland stun France 50-40 to take Six Nations to wire

Scotland stun France 50-40 to take Six Nations to wire

Wingers Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn scored two tries each as Scotland ensured the Six Nations title race will go to the final day of the tournament with a superb 50-40 bonus-point win at home to France on Saturday.

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Pogacar begins season with dominant Strade Bianche win

Pogacar begins season with dominant Strade Bianche win

World champion Tadej Pogacar won a record fourth Strade Bianche title as he made a triumphant start to his 2026 season on Saturday, with teenage French sensation Paul Seixas second.

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