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Wales captaincy 'will add' to Biggar's game - Pivac

Wales captaincy 'will add' to Biggar's game - Pivac

Wales coach Wayne Pivac is confident the extra responsibility of captaincy will "add' to the game of Dan Biggar after he named the fly-half as skipper for his side's Six Nations title defence in place of the injured Alun Wyn Jones.

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British PM denies lying about lockdown party

British PM denies lying about lockdown party

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday "categorically" denied claims by his former chief aide that he lied to parliament about a Downing Street party held during a strict lockdown.

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Queiroz brushes off criticism as Egypt eye last 16

Queiroz brushes off criticism as Egypt eye last 16

Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz said Tuesday he will not be swayed by critics of his underperforming team as the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions target a spot in the knockout rounds.

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IMF risks losing legitimacy over Argentina loan: minister

IMF risks losing legitimacy over Argentina loan: minister

Argentina's economy minister, renegotiating a massive loan with the International Monetary Fund, warned the lender risked losing credibility if it "pushes" the country "into a destabilizing situation."

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14 dead as coalition bombs Yemen after UAE attack

14 dead as coalition bombs Yemen after UAE attack

The Saudi-led coalition killed 14 people in air strikes on Yemen's rebel-held capital, a medical source said Tuesday, after an attack by Huthi insurgents on the United Arab Emirates sent regional tensions soaring.

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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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