Farrell makes changes for Wales game, Gibson-Park set for 50th Ireland cap
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has made five changes to the starting XV that hammered England last month, for Friday's Six Nations match at home to Wales.
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Stocks firm, oil dips after sell-off on Middle East turmoil
US and European stock markets firmed and energy prices dipped on Wednesday after President Donald Trump sought to ease oil supply concerns triggered by the conflict between the United States and Iran.
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Latest developments in Iran war: Israel plans on 'one, two weeks' of strikes
The Israeli military is planning on at least "one or two" more weeks of strikes on Iran, Israeli media reported on Wednesday, the war's fifth day, while launching a fresh wave of attacks in Lebanon against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants.
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India are rightly favourites, but anything can happen in T20: Brook
Harry Brook conceded on Wednesday that India were favourites to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, but warned them that England's "perfect performance" was "just around the corner".
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Donald to captain Europe again at 2027 Ryder Cup
Luke Donald will captain Europe again at the 2027 Ryder Cup at the Adare Manor course in Ireland as he bids to become the first man to lead a side to three consecutive wins in the competition, officials announced Wednesday.
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Kounde, Balde out for Barca ahead of Newcastle Champions League tie
Barcelona will be without defenders Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde for their Champions League last 16 tie against Newcastle after they were diagnosed with hamstring injuries on Wednesday.
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Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: latest in the Mideast war
Iran claimed total control of the key energy transit Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, the war's fifth day, as Israel hit Iran with fresh strikes and advanced into Lebanon against Tehran-backed Hezbollah militants.
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Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC
Alternative phones on offer at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade show in Barcelona this week aim to answer demand for devices that protect users' data and attention.
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Adidas shares slump on outlook, Mideast war impact uncertain
Adidas's shares slumped Wednesday after its 2026 outlook disappointed investors, while the German sportswear giant said any potential impact on its business from the Middle East war was still unclear.
Read moreEuropean stocks firm after sell-off on Middle East turmoil
European stock markets firmed on Wednesday after a global rout driven by fears that surging energy prices from the Middle East war could fan inflation and hit the global economy.
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