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Champions Cup format 'not perfect' says EPCR boss

Champions Cup format 'not perfect' says EPCR boss

The chief executive of European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), Jacques Raynaud, has told AFP that while the current format of the Champions Cup "is not perfect", it is still "very good".

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Stock markets mostly rise ahead of US economic data, tech earnings

Stock markets mostly rise ahead of US economic data, tech earnings

Stock markets mostly rose Wednesday ahead of key US economic and earnings reports that could offer fresh insights into the health of the world's largest economy amid Donald Trump's tariffs.

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German growth better than expected but tariff turmoil looms

German growth better than expected but tariff turmoil looms

Germany's struggling economy grew faster than expected at the start of the year, data showed Wednesday, in a boost for the incoming government of conservative Friedrich Merz even as US tariffs threaten to derail the nascent recovery.

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Sinner denies beneficial treatment in doping scandal ahead of Rome return

Sinner denies beneficial treatment in doping scandal ahead of Rome return

Jannik Sinner has insisted that he did not receive preferential treatment from anti-doping authorities as he prepares for his return to action at next week's Italian Open in Rome following a three-month ban which caused anger among a section of the men's tennis tour.

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Eurozone economy grows more than expected despite US tariff turmoil

Eurozone economy grows more than expected despite US tariff turmoil

The eurozone economy expanded more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed on Wednesday, despite US President Donald Trump's tariffs but global trade tensions threaten more pain and near stagnation in 2025.

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Toulouse hooker Mauvaka out of Champions Cup semi

Toulouse hooker Mauvaka out of Champions Cup semi

France hooker Peato Mauvaka will miss Toulouse's Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux-Begles and will likely miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury, the Top 14 leaders announced on Wednesday.

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Mehidy century puts Bangladesh in command against Zimbabwe

Mehidy century puts Bangladesh in command against Zimbabwe

All-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz hit his second Test century to propel Bangladesh to 444 in their first innings in the second match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

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Steelmaker ArcelorMittal warns of uncertainty

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal warns of uncertainty

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal warned Wednesday that tariff uncertainty could cause further economic disruption as its global footprint helped it weather the turbulence in the first quarter.

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US official tells UN top court 'serious concerns' over UNRWA impartiality

US official tells UN top court 'serious concerns' over UNRWA impartiality

A US official on Wednesday told the International Court of Justice there were "serious concerns" about the impartiality of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

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Jeep owner Stellantis suspends outlook over tariffs

Jeep owner Stellantis suspends outlook over tariffs

US-European auto giant Stellantis, whose brands include Jeep, Peugeot and Fiat, dropped its annual financial guidance on Wednesday due to uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

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