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Former Olympic champion Sharpe suffers heavy halfpipe crash

Former Olympic champion Sharpe suffers heavy halfpipe crash

Former Olympic champion Cassie Sharpe was stretchered off the course during the women's halfpipe qualifiers at the Milan-Cortina Games on Thursday after suffering a heavy fall.

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Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs

Forest boss Pereira makes perfect start with Fenerbahce rout in Europa play-offs

Vitor Pereira made a dream start as Nottingham Forest manager with a 3-0 win against Fenerbahce in the first leg of the Europa League play-offs on Thursday.

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Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar

Alcaraz fights back to book last four berth in Qatar

Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat Karen Khachanov 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday and book his spot in the semi-finals of the Qatar Open

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England captain Itoje warns of 'corrosive' social media after abuse of Ireland's Edogbo

England captain Itoje warns of 'corrosive' social media after abuse of Ireland's Edogbo

England captain Maro Itoje has criticised the "corrosive" effects of social media following the racist abuse suffered by Ireland's Edwin Edogbo following his Test debut.

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Townsend expects recalled Scotland duo to shine in Six Nations clash with Wales

Townsend expects recalled Scotland duo to shine in Six Nations clash with Wales

Gregor Townsend believes Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe will be fuelled by "huge determination" after he recalled the experienced backs to Scotland's starting side for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff.

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UK king opens London fashion week despite brother's arrest

UK king opens London fashion week despite brother's arrest

London Fashion Week launched on Thursday with a rare visit from King Charles III only hours after his brother Andrew's sensational arrest -- his presence overshadowing an event traditionally focused on revealing new talent.

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Striking Argentine workers slow down Buenos Aires in protest over labor reforms

Striking Argentine workers slow down Buenos Aires in protest over labor reforms

Shops and supermarkets closed, public transport was scarce and garbage went uncollected Thursday as Argentine workers staged their fourth general strike of President Javier Milei's term, this time against labor reforms.

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Rocket re-entry pollution measured in atmosphere for first time

Rocket re-entry pollution measured in atmosphere for first time

When part of a SpaceX rocket re-entered Earth's atmosphere exactly a year ago, it created a spectacular fireball that streaked across Europe's skies, delighting stargazers and sending a team of scientists rushing towards their instruments.

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Canada makes push to attract skilled migrants, including for defence

Canada makes push to attract skilled migrants, including for defence

Canada has launched a new program to attract highly skilled immigrants, including specialized military recruits, as it moves to overhaul a system the government says had become unsustainable.

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US threatens to leave IEA if net zero focus remains

US threatens to leave IEA if net zero focus remains

The United States stepped up pressure on the International Energy Agency on Thursday to drop net zero from its agenda, giving it a year to do so or risk Washington exiting the organisation.

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