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Swiatek recovers against Keys to reach Madrid Open semis

Swiatek recovers against Keys to reach Madrid Open semis

Iga Swiatek kept her Madrid Open title defence alive, as she avenged her Australian Open defeat to Madison Keys with a 0-6, 6-3, 6-2 win against the American in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

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Spurs captain Son out of first leg of Europa League semi-final

Spurs captain Son out of first leg of Europa League semi-final

Son Heung-min will miss the first leg of Tottenham's Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Thursday.

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India to ask caste status in next census for first time in decades

India to ask caste status in next census for first time in decades

India will conduct its first official caste census since independence, the government announced on Wednesday, a move likely to have far-reaching consequences for its politics and contentious affirmative action policies.

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Forest owner Marinakis steps back as European qualification looms

Forest owner Marinakis steps back as European qualification looms

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis will not have a controlling interest in the Premier League club next season, making the move ahead of their potential return to European football.

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Bilbao will give 'soul' to beat Man United: Nico Williams

Bilbao will give 'soul' to beat Man United: Nico Williams

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams said his team will give their "soul" to beat Manchester United on Thursday and reach the Europa League final.

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Sweden arrests teen after triple killing

Sweden arrests teen after triple killing

Swedish police have arrested a teen suspect after three youths aged from 15 to 20 were killed in a shooting at a hair salon, authorities said Wednesday, amid rising concern over gang violence in the Scandinavian nation.

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Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote

Cardinals lay groundwork for conclave, hope for quick vote

A week before the conclave to choose a new pope opens, preparatory talks intensified Wednesday as cardinals sounded out potential candidates -- with many hoping the election will be quick.

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More automakers drop earnings guidance over tariffs

More automakers drop earnings guidance over tariffs

Germany's Mercedes-Benz and US-European group Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat, joined other automakers Wednesday in suspending their annual financial guidance because of uncertainty over US tariffs.

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William and Kate release romantic image on low-key anniversary

William and Kate release romantic image on low-key anniversary

Prince William and his wife Catherine marked their 14th anniversary by releasing a romantic photograph of themselves on the Scottish island of Mull, as the princess continues her cancer recovery.

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Israel says strikes Syria to shield Druze as clashes spread

Israel says strikes Syria to shield Druze as clashes spread

Israel struck Syria on Wednesday in what it called a "warning" against attacks on the Druze minority, in a military intervention that came as sectarian clashes spread near Damascus, killing 13 people.

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