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France captain Dupont named Player of the Six Nations

France captain Dupont named Player of the Six Nations

France captain Antoine Dupont was named as the Six Nations Player of the Championship on Friday after leading Les Bleus to a Grand Slam.

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Russian children's hospice fears impact of Western sanctions

Russian children's hospice fears impact of Western sanctions

With its donations falling and medicines and equipment running short, a Moscow children's hospice fears possible closure due to the impact of Western sanctions over Russia's military action in Ukraine.

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Russia signals scaling back of Ukraine aims as Biden visits Poland

Russia signals scaling back of Ukraine aims as Biden visits Poland

US President Joe Biden came up-close to the war in Ukraine Friday as Russia appeared to row back on its vaulting ambitions, after a month of dogged resistance by Ukrainian forces backed by ever-rising Western support.

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'No benefit' to World Cup boycott over human rights: Southgate

'No benefit' to World Cup boycott over human rights: Southgate

Gareth Southgate insists there would be no benefit from England boycotting the World Cup amid concerns about Qatar's human rights record.

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In-form Leclerc fastest in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix opening practice

In-form Leclerc fastest in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix opening practice

Early season championship leader Charles Leclerc maintained his impressive form with Ferrari on Friday when he topped the times ahead of Max Verstappen in opening practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Scientists find microplastics in blood for first time

Scientists find microplastics in blood for first time

Scientists have discovered microplastics in human blood for the first time, warning that the ubiquitous particles could also be making their way into organs.

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3.7 million people flee Ukraine: UN

3.7 million people flee Ukraine: UN

Some 3.7 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion a month ago, the UN said Friday.

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Son of Philippine presidential favourite kicks off Congress campaign

Son of Philippine presidential favourite kicks off Congress campaign

Thousands of supporters turned out in the northern Philippines Friday as the eldest son of presidential election favourite Ferdinand Marcos Junior launched a campaign for Congress.

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Reinach extends Montpellier deal to 2025

Reinach extends Montpellier deal to 2025

South African World Cup winner Cobus Reinach has extended his contract with Montpellier by two years to 2025, the Top 14 leaders announced Friday.

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Man of the match Cummins 'elated' at historic Pakistan win

Man of the match Cummins 'elated' at historic Pakistan win

Australian skipper Pat Cummins was thrilled to claim a historic Test series in Pakistan just months after their Ashes victory, on their first tour to the country in 24 years.

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