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Five trends from Milan: quiet luxury to everything green

Five trends from Milan: quiet luxury to everything green

Fashion week in Milan wrapped up Monday after showcasing new designers, from Sabato de Sarno at Gucci to Peter Hawkings at Tom Ford.

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New Zealand seeking to emulate Ireland, South Africa at World Cup

New Zealand seeking to emulate Ireland, South Africa at World Cup

New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali'i said on Monday the All Blacks were inspired by watching Ireland's brutal victory over South Africa in the Rugby World Cup at the weekend, and they aspire to reach that level.

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Polish farmers warn of EU threat from Ukraine grain

Polish farmers warn of EU threat from Ukraine grain

At his family farm, Wieslaw Gryn voiced support for Poland's ban on Ukrainian grain imports, but said it had not reversed a price drop that threatens his livelihood and those of other European farmers.

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ECB vows to 'change' cricket after equality report

ECB vows to 'change' cricket after equality report

English cricket chiefs have vowed to "change" the game after a damning report revealed racism, sexism, classism and elitism in the sport.

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Swimming ace Qin makes Games history as skateboarder, 9, has 'fun'

Swimming ace Qin makes Games history as skateboarder, 9, has 'fun'

Swimming sensation Qin Haiyang added another title to his name to inflate China's already bulging gold-medal haul on Monday at the Asian Games, while a nine-year-old skateboarder melted hearts.

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Mighty Qin lights up Asian Games pool as Haughey claims 200m free gold

Mighty Qin lights up Asian Games pool as Haughey claims 200m free gold

World champion Qin Haiyang surged to the world's second fastest time this year and the Asian Games 100m breaststroke title Monday while star freestyler Siobhan Haughey clinched Hong Kong's first-ever swimming gold medal.

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Blow for Ligue 1 as French pay TV giant pulls out of rights auction

Blow for Ligue 1 as French pay TV giant pulls out of rights auction

The French league's ambitious aim of selling the television rights to Ligue 1 for one billion euros per year received a blow on Monday when the competition's longest-standing broadcast partner ruled itself out of the upcoming bidding process.

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Bolter Bielle-Biarrey offers Galthie selection headache

Bolter Bielle-Biarrey offers Galthie selection headache

Ever since Fabien Galthie took over as France head coach in late 2019 the former captain has been more than ready to give players, he describes as "UFOs", a chance.

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Mafia boss Messina Denaro dies, taking his secrets with him

Mafia boss Messina Denaro dies, taking his secrets with him

Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, captured in January after three decades on the run, died on Monday in hospital in central Italy, taking to the grave the secrets of his brutal reign.

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France vows 'firm response' to homophobic chants at football match

France vows 'firm response' to homophobic chants at football match

The French government vowed Monday to punish football fans who chanted homophobic slurs at a top Ligue 1 clash at Paris's Parc des Princes stadium.

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