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Celtic and Rangers to play each other in Sydney

Celtic and Rangers to play each other in Sydney

Celtic and Rangers will play a derby outside Scotland for the first time when they meet at the Sydney Super Cup in Australia this year, local officials said.

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Alarm at civilian toll on Russian assault's 'cruellest day'

Alarm at civilian toll on Russian assault's 'cruellest day'

The United States raised the alarm Wednesday over the "staggering" human cost of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, as the apparent deployment of cluster bombs and other treaty-violating weapons raised fears of a brutal escalation in the week-old conflict.

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Sale want talks with England rugby bosses over injury-prone Tuilagi

Sale want talks with England rugby bosses over injury-prone Tuilagi

Sale are keen to meet with the England rugby management after the Six Nations to ensure injury-prone Manu Tuilagi spends more time on the field than the treatment table.

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Stocks rise despite jump in oil, metals prices

Stocks rise despite jump in oil, metals prices

US and European equity markets rallied Wednesday despite another jump in the price of oil and other commodities, taking solace from Federal Reserve comments suggesting a patient approach to hiking interest rates.

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Juve seize late control of cup semi on Vlahovic's return to Fiorentina

Juve seize late control of cup semi on Vlahovic's return to Fiorentina

Juventus took control of their Italian Cup semi-final on Wednesday after Lorenzo Venuti's late own goal gave the visitors a 1-0 first-leg win on Dusan Vlahovic's return to Florence.

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Nearly 17,000 Russian, Ukrainian tourists stuck in Dominican Republic

Nearly 17,000 Russian, Ukrainian tourists stuck in Dominican Republic

Nearly 15,000 Russian and 2,000 Ukrainian tourists are stuck in the Dominican Republic due to travel restrictions imposed after Moscow's invasion of its neighbor, the government in Santo Domingo said Wednesday.

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Designer Rousteing sends love to Ukraine at Paris Fashion Week

Designer Rousteing sends love to Ukraine at Paris Fashion Week

French designer Olivier Rousteing admitted he felt uncomfortable presenting his latest collection for Balmain at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday in view of the war in Ukraine.

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McIlroy says PGA players want to see Mickelson return

McIlroy says PGA players want to see Mickelson return

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday he expects six-time major winner Phil Mickelson to bounce back from the comments on the proposed Saudi-backed Super League that cost him sponsors and a return to the US PGA Tour.

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Aussie women taking 'low key' tilt at seventh World Cup

Aussie women taking 'low key' tilt at seventh World Cup

Australia are downplaying their status as red-hot favourites at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, with coach Matthew Mott saying they cannot expect to cruise to a seventh title.

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Roman Abramovich: the Russian tycoon who transformed Chelsea

Roman Abramovich: the Russian tycoon who transformed Chelsea

Roman Abramovich rose from a penniless background in Russia's frozen north to become a multi-billionaire and a celebrity football tycoon who transformed the fortunes of one of England's most famous clubs.

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