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How Real Madrid's Vinicius became repeated target of racist abuse

How Real Madrid's Vinicius became repeated target of racist abuse

Vinicius Junior scored a brilliant goal but the focus after Real Madrid's win at Benfica on Tuesday was on another incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at the Brazilian.

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Prince William opens up on mental health, understanding his 'emotions'

Prince William opens up on mental health, understanding his 'emotions'

Britain's Prince William opened up Wednesday about his mental health strategies, the heir to the throne revealing he takes "a long time trying to understand my emotions".

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European stocks rise tracking company earnings, data

European stocks rise tracking company earnings, data

European stock markets rose Wednesday as traders assessed company earnings and economic data, while oil prices ticked higher following US-Iran talks.

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Farhan ton takes Pakistan to 199-3 in must-win T20 World Cup match

Farhan ton takes Pakistan to 199-3 in must-win T20 World Cup match

Sahibzada Farhan hit a magnificent unbeaten century to take his side to 199-3 in their must-win T20 World Cup clash against Namibia in Colombo on Wednesday.

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French hard left reports 'bomb threat' after far-right activist killing

French hard left reports 'bomb threat' after far-right activist killing

France's hard-left party said it had had to evacuate its national headquarters over a "bomb threat" Wednesday, after prosecutors confirmed 11 arrests over the fatal beating of a far-right activist last week blamed on the ultra left.

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India celebrates birth of cheetah cubs to boost reintroduction bid

India celebrates birth of cheetah cubs to boost reintroduction bid

India's ambitious and high-profile bid to reintroduce cheetahs received a major boost Wednesday with the announcement of the birth of three cubs, the environment minister said.

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Greek taxis kick off two-day strike against private operators

Greek taxis kick off two-day strike against private operators

Taxi drivers in Greece on Wednesday kicked off a two-day nationwide strike over new rules which they say excessively favour private vehicles for hire.

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Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash  ahead of Super Eights clash

Sri Lanka unfazed by England whitewash ahead of Super Eights clash

Sri Lanka will not be fazed after their whitewash by England on the eve of the T20 World Cup when the two sides meet again in the Super Eights at the weekend, a coach said Wednesday.

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Shiffrin primed for Olympic gold after rapid first slalom run

Shiffrin primed for Olympic gold after rapid first slalom run

Mikaela Shiffrin is firm favourite to end her Olympic medal drought with gold glory after topping the times in the first run of Wednesday's slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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Dog gives Olympics organisers paws for thought

Dog gives Olympics organisers paws for thought

A dog decided he would bid for an unlikely Olympic medal on Wednesday as he joined the women's cross country team free sprint in the Milan-Cortina Games.

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