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Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

Suspect remains silent in Swiss bar fire probe

A former fire safety official in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana remained silent when questioned Wednesday by prosecutors investigating a deadly New Year blaze, his lawyer said.

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Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach

Italy great Parisse appointed Azzurri forwards coach

Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced on Wednesday.

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Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through

Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini, Zverev battles through

Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin.

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BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe

BAFTA racial slur was breach of BBC editorial standards: internal probe

The BBC breached its own editorial standards by broadcasting a racial slur during the BAFTA awards ceremony, an internal probe found Wednesday.

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CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal

CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, nearly a month after the body's shock decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.

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Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo

Medvedev thrashed 6-0, 6-0 by Berrettini in Monte Carlo

Daniil Medvedev suffered an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 humbling at the hands of Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.

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Australia's O'Callaghan sets sights on Titmus's 200m freestyle world record

Australia's O'Callaghan sets sights on Titmus's 200m freestyle world record

Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan said Wednesday she has Ariarne Titmus's 200m freestyle world record in her sights after clocking an impressive 1:53.69 at the Australian Open.

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Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire

Oil and gas prices plunged, stock markets soared and the dollar retreated Wednesday after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been traded without the subjects' consent in Telegram groups and channels, researchers said Wednesday, calling for the platform to combat the practice.

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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW

Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW

Cricket New South Wales said on Wednesday it would support David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving, adding that the former Australian opener aware of the "seriousness" of the incident.

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