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Page to lead Wales World Cup bid after Giggs court case delayed

Page to lead Wales World Cup bid after Giggs court case delayed

Wales manager Ryan Giggs's trial on charges of assaulting his ex-girlfriend and her sister has been delayed until August because of a courts backlog, meaning Robert Page is set to lead the side in March's World Cup play-offs.

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Dupont named in France Six Nations squad despite mystery injury

Dupont named in France Six Nations squad despite mystery injury

World Player of the Year Antoine Dupont has been named in France's Six Nations squad by head coach Fabien Galthie despite not having played since December 11.

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Poland, Hungary resist EU's corporate minimum tax push

Poland, Hungary resist EU's corporate minimum tax push

The EU's effort to implement an internationally agreed minimum tax on big multinationals was met with opposition by Poland and Hungary on Tuesday, endangering a major priority of France's presidency of the bloc.

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Raducanu on fire to win on Australian Open debut

Raducanu on fire to win on Australian Open debut

Teenage US Open champion Emma Raducanu sent 2017 Flushing Meadows winner Sloane Stephens crashing out of the Australian Open at the first hurdle Tuesday, producing some devastating tennis in a return to form.

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Microsoft to buy US gaming giant Activision-Blizzard for $69 bn

Microsoft to buy US gaming giant Activision-Blizzard for $69 bn

Microsoft announced Tuesday a $69 billion deal to purchase US gaming giant Activision Blizzard, the firm behind hits like "Call of Duty" that has been hit by allegations of sex discrimination against women.

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Murray roars into round two as Medvedev sets up Kyrgios clash

Murray roars into round two as Medvedev sets up Kyrgios clash

Former world number one Andy Murray turned back the clock in typically combative style and favourite Daniil Medvedev set up a blockbuster second-round showdown with Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

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Prominent Greek artist Fassianos laid to rest

Prominent Greek artist Fassianos laid to rest

Greek painter Alekos Fassianos, one of the country's greatest 20th century artists, was laid to rest Tuesday at a funeral in an Athens suburb attended by the prime minister, senior officials and hundreds of mourners.

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Kyrgios revels in 'bromance' with former foe Djokovic

Kyrgios revels in 'bromance' with former foe Djokovic

Novak Djokovic may be public enemy number one to many in Melbourne but he has found an unlikely ally in Nick Kyrgios -- and now the Australian wants them to play doubles.

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Hospitals in Ethiopia's war-torn north reel from shortages: ICRC

Hospitals in Ethiopia's war-torn north reel from shortages: ICRC

Doctors in Ethiopia's Tigray region are recycling surgical gloves and using salt to disinfect wounds as essential medical supplies run out, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said Tuesday.

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Kazakhstan's ex-leader denies conflict with successor

Kazakhstan's ex-leader denies conflict with successor

The influential former leader of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev denied any conflict with his successor Tuesday, in his first appearance since unprecedented violence in the Central Asian country sparked rumours of a power struggle.

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