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Vu pulls out of LPGA China event giving Boutier shot at number one

Vu pulls out of LPGA China event giving Boutier shot at number one

Top-ranked Lilia Vu withdrew from the Blue Bay LPGA in China before the second round on Friday, opening the door for Celine Boutier to become world number one.

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Skipper Lamaro urges Italy calm for Scotland Six Nations test

Skipper Lamaro urges Italy calm for Scotland Six Nations test

Michele Lamaro said Friday that Italy should not get ahead of themselves as they prepare for the visit of Scotland and a chance to end an 11-year winless run at home in the Six Nations.

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Galthie rings French changes for Six Nations trip to Wales

Galthie rings French changes for Six Nations trip to Wales

France head coach Fabien Galthie on Friday announced eight changes for his team for this weekend's Six Nations trip to Wales in round four of the competition.

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New weight loss pill more effective than Ozempic: Novo Nordisk

New weight loss pill more effective than Ozempic: Novo Nordisk

An experimental new weight loss pill from Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk could be twice as effective as its blockbuster Ozempic and Wegovy jabs, early results from a small trial have suggested, sending the firm's shares soaring.

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Indonesian airline pilots fell asleep mid-flight: safety agency

Indonesian airline pilots fell asleep mid-flight: safety agency

The Indonesian air safety agency has called for better pilot fatigue monitoring mechanisms, after an investigation revealed that both pilots of a commercial aircraft had recently fallen asleep in-flight.

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Israel winger Abada leaves Celtic for MLS side Charlotte

Israel winger Abada leaves Celtic for MLS side Charlotte

Israel winger Liel Abada has moved from Celtic to Major League Soccer club Charlotte after coming under pressure from compatriots to quit the Scottish Premiership following displays of support for the Palestinian people among some fans.

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Former PM blasts 'insidious sexism' in  French politics

Former PM blasts 'insidious sexism' in French politics

Elisabeth Borne, the second woman to serve as prime minister of France, on Friday denounced the "insidious sexism" that she said still permeated French politics.

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France's Galthie rings the changes for Wales Six Nations trip

France's Galthie rings the changes for Wales Six Nations trip

France head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Friday eight changes for his team for this weekend's Six Nations trip to Wales in round four of the competition.

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Julian Savea bags record 61st Super Rugby try to surpass Folau

Julian Savea bags record 61st Super Rugby try to surpass Folau

Former All Blacks winger Julian Savea scored a record 61st Super Rugby try on Friday to surpass Australia's Israel Folau as his Moana Pasifika side crashed 29-23 to the Melbourne Rebels.

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For 'difficult' creator, 'Dragon Ball' success provided acceptance

For 'difficult' creator, 'Dragon Ball' success provided acceptance

Akira Toriyama was already famous to comic fans in the early 1980s with "Dr. Slump" but he won manga immortality with the global sensation and Japanese success story that is "Dragon Ball".

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