Fire-damaged Six nations trophy to be replaced
The Six Nations trophy will be "retired from ceremonial use" and replaced after suffering fire damage in an accident during transit, tournament organisers said on Monday.
Read moreMiddle East in deepening crisis as Iran war spreads
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran spread across the Middle East on Monday, threatening to plunge the global economy into chaos, with Lebanon and Gulf energy exporters dragged into the conflict.
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Middle East war puts shipping firms in tight insurance spot
The outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East has seen maritime insurers cancel coverage, adding to the risk shipping companies face.
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Real Madrid superstar Mbappe in Paris for treatment on knee injury
France captain Kylian Mbappe was in Paris Monday for treatment on a knee injury but no surgery is planned, the Real Madrid superstar's entourage told AFP.
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Mideast war risks sending global economy into stagflation
An extended conflict in the Middle East after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran could trigger global stagflation -- a troublesome blend of high inflation and anaemic growth -- due to spiking oil and gas prices, economists warned.
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Chelsea boss Rosenior warns players over discipline
Liam Rosenior on Monday demanded an improvement in discipline from his Chelsea players after Pedro Neto became their ninth player to be sent off this season, threatening to drop players who do not show greater control.
Read moreEnergy prices soar on Iran war fallout, stocks slide
Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe.
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Iran war spreads with strikes across Middle East and beyond
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran spread across the Middle East and beyond on Monday with Lebanon's Hezbollah entering the fray and a British air base in Cyprus targeted.
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Barca must 'make the impossible possible': coach Flick on Atletico cup challenge
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted Monday his team could turn around a 4-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid.
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Furry, frayed & freezing on Milan catwalks: the fashion trends
As the attention of the world's fashionistas moves from Milan to Paris on the final day of the Italian city's Fashion Week Monday, a roundup of Italy's runway style is due.
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