Scotland boss Townsend says Six Nations title 'out of our hands'
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the destination of the Six Nations title was "out of their hands" as his team chase glory in Ireland.
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Sheehan and van der Flier recalled for Triple Crown decider with Scots
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled stalwarts Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier to the starting XV for the Six Nations Triple Crown decider with Scotland on Saturday.
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Chelsea's Neto faces UEFA punishment for pushing ball boy
Chelsea's Pedro Neto is set to be punished by UEFA for pushing a ball boy during his team's 5-2 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after European football's governing body announced on Thursday it had opened disciplinary proceedings.
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Engraved tombs help keep memories alive in Pakistan
Men and women sit on the graves of their loved ones at a Shia Muslim cemetery in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, reciting verses from the Quran.
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Lufthansa flights axed as pilots walk out
Lufthansa said about half its flights were cancelled Thursday as pilots from the German airline kicked off a two-day strike over pensions.
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Oil tops $100 as fresh Iran attacks offset stockpiles release
Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf energy targets offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.
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Fears grow for French loans at Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages
The escalating Middle East war has raised concerns over the safety of masterpieces on loan from France to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, sparking questions about the security of the famed museum's only foreign branch.
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US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary
The US military is currently "not ready" to escort tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz because all its assets are focused on striking Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday.
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Scotland make three changes for crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting side for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations clash in Ireland on Saturday.
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WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes
World War II leader Winston Churchill is to be dropped from the UK £5 banknote in favour of a nature scene, sparking outrage from some lawmakers who said he should not be replaced by an otter or badger.
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