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Forest stunned by Midtjylland, Villa beat Lille in Europa League

Sinner rolls into Indian Wells semi-final clash with Zverev

NASA says 'on track' for Artemis 2 launch as soon as April 1

Valentino mixes 80s and Baroque splendour on Rome return

Italian prosecutors seek trial for Amazon over tax evasion

Duplantis clears 6.31m to set 15th pole vault world record

Dating app Tinder dabbles with AI matchmaking

Sabalenka out-guns Mboko to reach Indian Wells semi-finals

Watkins ends drought as Villa snatch Europa last 16 advantage over Lille

'Say a prayer and send it': Paralympic alpine skiers tackle fear

Assailant dead after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Late Havertz penalty snatches Arsenal draw at Leverkusen

Kai Havertz scored an 89th-minute penalty to snatch Arsenal a 1-1 draw away against Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday.

Mexico considering social media restriction for minors: minister to AFP

Mexico is considering implementing an Australia-style social media restriction for minors, Public Education Secretary Mario Delgado told AFP.

New crackdown feared in Iran after police chief brands protesters 'enemies'

Campaigners fear Iranian authorities are intent on launching a new crackdown on opponents even under wartime conditions, after the police chief threatened to shoot protesters and treat them as enemies.

Greek appeals court hands neo-Nazi leaders 13-year sentences

A Greek appeals court on Wednesday handed 13-year prison terms to leaders of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party in a landmark case over crimes committed at the height of the country's economic crisis.

Dortmund extend deal with in-demand Nmecha until 2030

Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday announced the extension of Felix Nmecha's contract by two years until 2030.

All-conquering Mullins lands Champion Chase with Il Etait Temps

Irish trainer Willie Mullins's juggernaut motored on as Il Etait Temps won the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race on the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, on Wednesday.

Albania TikTok ban violated free speech, court rules

An almost year-long ban on TikTok by the Albanian government violated freedom of expression and press freedom, Albania’s Constitutional Court ruled on Wednesday in a decision praised by journalists.

Kneecap rapper wins new court victory over 'witch hunt' terror charge

An Irish-language singer from punk-rap group Kneecap will not face a terrorism charge after UK prosecutors lost a High Court challenge Wednesday against a judge's decision to dismiss the case.

Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Trump

US President Donald Trump would "welcome" Iran's participation at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing Middle East war, the White House said on Wednesday.

Scotland can handle Six Nations pressure, says Darge

Rory Darge says Scotland can handle the intense pressure as they prepare for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland with a chance to win the title.

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