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Shiffrin bags silver to write herself into record books

Shiffrin bags silver to write herself into record books

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wrote another chapter in her storied alpine skiing career in Meribel on Wednesday by winning world super-G silver to tie the modern record for individual world medals.

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Microsoft's Activision takeover bid dealt setback in UK

Microsoft's Activision takeover bid dealt setback in UK

Microsoft's planned $69-billion takeover of video game giant Activision Blizzard could significantly harm competition and consumer choice, UK regulators concluded in provisional findings Wednesday.

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Florence mosaics renovation reveals devilish details

Florence mosaics renovation reveals devilish details

Restorers launched a ground-breaking project in Florence's historic Baptistery Wednesday, allowing visitors a unique view of magnificent mosaics, including a three-headed devil which inspired Italian poet Dante.

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Ten at a time funerals for Turkey quake victims

Ten at a time funerals for Turkey quake victims

Green metal coffins were lined up 10 at a time under a shelter at Gaziantep's main cemetery on Wednesday for an imam to bless victims of Turkey's devastating earthquake before their hurried burial.

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Scotland must 'build momentum' in Six Nations, says Jones

Scotland must 'build momentum' in Six Nations, says Jones

Huw Jones says Scotland cannot be considered Six Nations contenders until they prove they can string together big victories as they prepare to face Wales at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Energy majors look for mega profits to roll on

Energy majors look for mega profits to roll on

The world's top oil and gas companies amassed record profits last year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine drove prices higher -- and they can expect the good times to roll on despite calls to tax them more.

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India's Modi hits back at opposition after Adani furore

India's Modi hits back at opposition after Adani furore

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday defended his record after criticism of his close association with tycoon Gautam Adani, whose business empire has been rocked by corporate fraud allegations.

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Why first 72 hours are crucial for Turkey-Syria quake rescues

Why first 72 hours are crucial for Turkey-Syria quake rescues

Time was running out for survivors buried in the rubble of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, as search efforts near the crucial 72-hour mark, a rescue response expert said Wednesday.

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Rose says Ryder Cup will not be 'devalued' if LIV players banned

Rose says Ryder Cup will not be 'devalued' if LIV players banned

Justin Rose said he does not believe the Ryder Cup will be "devalued" if LIV Golf players are prevented from competing at this year's event in Rome.

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Ten deadliest quakes of the 21st century

Ten deadliest quakes of the 21st century

With the death toll rising by the hour, the massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 5 is already among the ten deadliest of the 21st century.

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