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Maignan 'serene and strong' despite racist abuse, says AC Milan coach

Maignan 'serene and strong' despite racist abuse, says AC Milan coach

Mike Maignan, the victim of racist abuse in AC Milan's last match, is "serene and strong" ahead of his next Serie A game, coach Stefano Pioli said on Friday.

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Wainwright's new Dragons deal bolsters Welsh rugby

Wainwright's new Dragons deal bolsters Welsh rugby

Aaron Wainwright has given Welsh rugby union a major boost ahead of the Six Nations by agreeing a new contract with regional side the Dragons.

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Outrage over deepfake porn images of Taylor Swift

Outrage over deepfake porn images of Taylor Swift

Fans of Taylor Swift and politicians expressed outrage on Friday at AI-generated fake porn images that went viral on X and were still available on other platforms.

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French farmers win concessions after moving to besiege Paris

French farmers win concessions after moving to besiege Paris

France's top farmers' union won a number of concessions from the government on Friday after it blockaded major routes into Paris in protests focused on pay, taxes and regulations.

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Hooker Berry back to defend his crown in trotting's Holy Grail

Hooker Berry back to defend his crown in trotting's Holy Grail

Drivers will climb into their sulkies at Vincennes hippodrome on the outskirts of Paris on Sunday for harness trotting's Holy Grail - the Prix d'Amerique.

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Osimhen will quit Napoli in summer, says owner

Osimhen will quit Napoli in summer, says owner

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen will leave Napoli this summer and join "either Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or an English club", the Italian club's president and owner Aurelio De Laurentiis said on Friday.

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'Not thinking about the next step', says Alonso amid Liverpool rumours

'Not thinking about the next step', says Alonso amid Liverpool rumours

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on Friday played down speculation he could replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool in the summer, saying: "what comes next, I don't know".

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UK facing Brexit realities after failed Canada talks

UK facing Brexit realities after failed Canada talks

The UK's failed free trade talks with Canada show that it is struggling to deliver on its promises to thrive after Brexit, experts said on Friday.

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Paris stocks hit record thanks to luxury

Paris stocks hit record thanks to luxury

Europe's main stock markets shot higher Friday, with Paris closing at a record high as shares in LVMH surged on record annual profits at the French luxury group.

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De Zerbi coy over Liverpool talk after Klopp's 'sad' exit plan

De Zerbi coy over Liverpool talk after Klopp's 'sad' exit plan

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi refused to be drawn on talk he could succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool following the German's shock decision to quit at the end of this season.

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