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What do Abramovich sanctions mean for Chelsea?

What do Abramovich sanctions mean for Chelsea?

The future of European champions Chelsea has been plunged into doubt after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with UK government sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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PSG bosses confront referee after Madrid defeat

PSG bosses confront referee after Madrid defeat

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and the club's sporting director Leonardo launched an angry tirade in the referee's dressing room after PSG's defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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Credit Suisse reveals over $900 million exposure to Russia

Credit Suisse reveals over $900 million exposure to Russia

Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse said Thursday that its exposure to Russia totalled over $900 million at the end of last year, with "minimal" links to individuals sanctioned over the Ukraine war.

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Australia's Warner pledges to attend idol Warne's funeral

Australia's Warner pledges to attend idol Warne's funeral

Australian opener David Warner plans to attend the state funeral of his childhood idol Shane Warne later this month, but he says it will take time to get used to the legendary bowler's passing.

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From 'puppets' to players: Ukraine war reveals shift for US's Gulf allies

From 'puppets' to players: Ukraine war reveals shift for US's Gulf allies

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exposed a once unthinkable divergence between Washington and key Middle East allies Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the oil giants that are increasingly independent on the international stage.

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Three key head-to-heads for Wales v France

Three key head-to-heads for Wales v France

France play Wales in a Six Nations Test match in Cardiff on Friday on the back of their best winning streak since 2010.

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Shane Warne's body returns home to Australia

Shane Warne's body returns home to Australia

A private jet flew the body of Australian cricket superstar Shane Warne home to his native Melbourne Thursday, six days after his death at the age of 52 provoked shock and grief around the world.

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Riots shake Corsica over assault of jailed nationalist figure

Riots shake Corsica over assault of jailed nationalist figure

Violent clashes broke out between protesters and police overnight Wednesday to Thursday on France's Mediterranean island of Corsica where local anger is growing over the assault in prison of a nationalist figure.

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Vettel wears heart on his helmet over invasion of Ukraine

Vettel wears heart on his helmet over invasion of Ukraine

Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel had a Ukraine flag emblazoned on his helmet in protest at Russia's invasion of Ukraine when he drove his Aston Martin in testing in Bahrain on Thursday.

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Another golden day for Austrian golden boy Aigner at Winter Paralympics

Another golden day for Austrian golden boy Aigner at Winter Paralympics

The 16-year-old Johannes Aigner, who comes from a family of competitive alpine skiers, bagged his second gold at the Beijing Winter Paralympics as the Ukraine team honoured their country's fallen Thursday.

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