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England's Tuilagi 'looking good' for Scotland recall after injury

England's Tuilagi 'looking good' for Scotland recall after injury

England's Manu Tuilagi could be sent straight back into Calcutta Cup action against Scotland following a recovery from his latest groin problem.

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Brentford sign Thiago from Brugge with one eye on Toney exit

Brentford sign Thiago from Brugge with one eye on Toney exit

Brentford announced the signing of Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Club Brugge on Wednesday, in a move that is set to spark further speculation over the future of Ivan Toney at the Premier League club.

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Nadal puts return on ice, admits 'not ready to compete'

Nadal puts return on ice, admits 'not ready to compete'

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete".

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More hunger, less money: Argentine soup kitchens count rations

More hunger, less money: Argentine soup kitchens count rations

In an Argentine soup kitchen, empty plastic containers are piling up from hungry visitors, and the cooks are worried their limited supply of pasta will not be enough to fill them.

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Swiatek eases into Qatar Open last eight as Osaka gets walkover

Swiatek eases into Qatar Open last eight as Osaka gets walkover

World number one Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open quarter-finals for a third successive year on Wednesday as fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka also made the last eight without hitting a ball.

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Studying the otherworldly sounds in Antarctic waters

Studying the otherworldly sounds in Antarctic waters

In freezing Antarctic waters, amid bobbing chunks of floating ice, the hums, pitches and echoes of life in the deep are helping scientists understand the behavior and movements of marine mammals.

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Renault bounces back in 2023 with net profit of 2.2 bn euros

Renault bounces back in 2023 with net profit of 2.2 bn euros

French automaker Renault on Wednesday said it had bounced back into profit in 2023 as sales rose due to new models and price increases that helped it attain a record margin.

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UN urges Colombia to elect new AG 'without interference'

UN urges Colombia to elect new AG 'without interference'

The United Nations' rights office in Colombia urged the government Wednesday to guarantee the election of a new attorney general "without interference" after a bumpy process that has sparked political turmoil.

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Kelce sorry for 'unacceptable' Super Bowl rant at coach

Kelce sorry for 'unacceptable' Super Bowl rant at coach

Travis Kelce admitted on Wednesday that his Super Bowl confrontation with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was "definitely unacceptable."

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Online images reinforce gender stereotypes more than text: study

Online images reinforce gender stereotypes more than text: study

Images on the internet reinforce gender stereotypes -- such as doctors being men or nurses women -- more than text, contributing to a lasting bias against women, a US-based study said Wednesday.

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