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Mercedes have 'taken a step back': Russell

Mercedes have 'taken a step back': Russell

George Russell produced the second fastest time in Friday's pre-season testing, behind only his teammate Kimi Antonelli, but the English driver still insisted Mercedes had 'taken a step back' in Sakhir.

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Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 40, water, power still out

Madagascar cyclone death toll rises to 40, water, power still out

The death toll from Cyclone Gezani rose to 40 on Friday, three days after its passage across Madagascar, as officials struggled to restore widespread cuts to power and water supplies.

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Earl says England inspired by last year's Calcutta Cup

Earl says England inspired by last year's Calcutta Cup

Ben Earl believes the way England ended their Calcutta Cup drought last year can help them to yet more Six Nations success against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday.

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USA romp past Dutch in T20 World Cup to keep Super Eight hopes alive

USA romp past Dutch in T20 World Cup to keep Super Eight hopes alive

The United States, led by Saiteja Mukkamalla's 79 and Harmeet Singh's 4-21, dominated with bat and ball to thrash the Netherlands by 93 runs in the T20 World Cup on Friday.

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De Minaur scraps past local legend van de Zandschulp

De Minaur scraps past local legend van de Zandschulp

Australian Alex de Minaur had to dig deep Friday with a battling performance to sneak past local hero Botic van de Zandschulp and book his place in the Rotterdam Open semi-final.

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Ghana rallies round traditional tunic after foreign mockery

Ghana rallies round traditional tunic after foreign mockery

Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven "fugu" smocks after President John Mahama's wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an online storm.

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Forest set to hire former Wolves boss Pereira: reports

Forest set to hire former Wolves boss Pereira: reports

Nottingham Forest are set to appoint Vitor Pereira as their fourth manager this season, according to reports on Friday.

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England rugby captain Itoje slams Ratcliffe's 'ridiculous' immigration comments

England rugby captain Itoje slams Ratcliffe's 'ridiculous' immigration comments

England rugby union captain Maro Itoje has labelled Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's controversial comments about immigration as "ridiculous" and "wrong".

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US Congress impasse over immigration set to trigger partial shutdown

US Congress impasse over immigration set to trigger partial shutdown

A prolonged impasse between US lawmakers over immigration enforcement threatens to ensnare the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a partial government shutdown beginning Saturday, following two fatal shootings in Minneapolis.

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Ubisoft targets new decade of 'Rainbow 6' with China expansion

Ubisoft targets new decade of 'Rainbow 6' with China expansion

Troubled French games giant Ubisoft will strive to project confidence this weekend with a massive esports event for its shooter "Rainbow Six Siege", while hoping a reorganisation and expansion to China can keep the money rolling in.

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