Keenan return to Irish squad boosts Farrell ahead of 6 Nations
Fullback Hugo Keenan, who has not played since last year's British and Irish Lions tour, has been named in Ireland's Six Nations squad as they begin their bid to regain the title against defending champions France on February 5.
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US Treasury chief accuses Fed chair of 'politicising' central bank
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday of "politicising" the institution, ratcheting up pressure on the central bank.
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Syria accuses Kurdish force of truce breach as army enters IS-linked camp
Syria on Wednesday accused Kurdish-led forces of breaching a ceasefire after seven soldiers were killed in a strike, while authorities entered a camp holding suspected relatives of Islamic State jihadists.
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Prince Harry says tabloid coverage felt like 'full blown stalking'
Prince Harry on Wednesday blasted the publisher of two UK tabloid newspapers for "terrifying" coverage of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy that felt like "full blown stalking", as he gave evidence at London's High Court.
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Galthie drops experienced trio for France's Six Nations opener
France coach Fabian Galthie has left out experienced trio Gael Fickou, Damian Penaud and vice-captain Gregory Alldritt from his 42-man squad revealed on Wednesday for the start of the Six Nations.
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Over 1,400 Indonesians leave Cambodian scam groups in five days: embassy
More than 1,400 Indonesians have left cyberscam networks in Cambodia in the last five days, Jakarta said on Wednesday, after Phnom Penh pledged a fresh crackdown on the illicit trade.
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ICC rejects Bangladesh's plea to play T20 World Cup matches outside India
Cricket's governing body said Wednesday it had rejected Bangladesh's request to shift their T20 World Cup matches out of India, casting doubt on their participation in next month's tournament.
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Balkan wild rivers in steady decline: study
Thousands of kilometres of Balkan rivers have been damaged in recent years, a study published Wednesday found, as hydropower development, dams and sediment extraction drive a "steady erosion" of some of Europe's last pristine waterways.
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Injured Capuozzo misses out on Italy Six Nations squad
Dazzling winger Ange Capuozzo has been ommitted from Italy's Six Nations squad due to injury, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced on Wednesday.
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Mourners pay last respects to Italian icon Valentino
Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to legendary Italian designer Valentino Garavani, as his coffin went on public display following his death this week aged 93.
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