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Norway crown princess's son pleads not guilty to rapes as trial opens

Norway crown princess's son pleads not guilty to rapes as trial opens

The son of Norway's crown princess pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to four counts of rape at the opening of a trial that has embarrassed the royal family.

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Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges

Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges

A French national facing a possible death sentence in Malaysia on eight drug-related charges was acquitted Tuesday, freeing him after nearly two and a half years in detention.

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Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms

Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms

The runaway success of the Switch 2 console drove up Nintendo's net profit by more than 50 percent in the nine months to December, the Japanese video game giant said Tuesday.

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China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standards

China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standards

China will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla.

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Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo results but chip shortage looms

Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo results but chip shortage looms

The runaway success of the Switch 2 console drove up Nintendo's net profit by more than 50 percent in the nine months to December, the Japanese video game giant said Tuesday.

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From rations to G20's doorstep: Poland savours economic 'miracle'

From rations to G20's doorstep: Poland savours economic 'miracle'

Many Poles scoffed in 1980 when Lech Walesa, leader of the nascent Solidarity union, promised that Poland would become "a second Japan" -- yet the country now finds itself primed to join the G20 club of major economies.

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England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup

England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup

England are in search of a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after their Ashes debacle and a series of failures at global white-ball events, with captain Harry Brook under scrutiny on and off the field.

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Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Holders India will enter the T20 World Cup as firm favourites on home soil, but coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense scrutiny under the weight of expectation from a billion-plus fans.

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'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins

'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins

For New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, the treacherous road to the Super Bowl involves more than a series of must-win football games.

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Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams

Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams

Eddie Jones said Tuesday that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of upsetting the sport's big boys as he plots another shock with Japan.

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