Sevilla crash out of Champions League after PSV comeback
Sevilla crashed out of the Champions League on Wednesday, throwing away a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat by PSV Eindhoven.
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'Napoleon' conquers French box office, if not critics
Ridley Scott's film "Napoleon" has stormed to the top of the French box office ratings, figures showed on Wednesday, despite sometimes savage reviews from critics in France who took aim at historical inaccuracies and the portrayal of the emperor.
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IOC confirms French Alps, Salt Lake City as sole candidates for 2030, 2034 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed the French Alps and Salt Lake City as the sole candidates to host the 2030 and 2034 Winter Games.
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Jets' Rodgers cleared for return to practice
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to return to practice just 11 weeks after undergoing surgery on a torn Achilles tendon, head coach Robert Saleh said on Wednesday.
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Huge blow for Wilders as major party snubs coalition
Far-right Dutch leader Geert Wilders suffered a major setback to his goal of forming a governing coalition Wednesday when a key potential partner ruled itself out, uncomfortable with his extreme views.
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Taiwan leader says China invasion unlikely for now
China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election.
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Six exoplanets discovered in synchronised dance around star
Six exoplanets have been spotted in a perfectly synchronised dance around a nearby star, offering clues about the formation of our own Solar System, astronomers said on Wednesday.
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IOC confirms French Alps, Salt Lake City-Utah as sole candidates for 2030, 2034 Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday confirmed the French Alps and Salt Lake City-Utah as the sole candidates to host the 2030 and 2034 Winter Games.
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Emery plots long stay at ambitious Aston Villa
Unai Emery hopes he is just getting started at Aston Villa after overseeing a remarkable transformation in the club's fortunes during his first year in charge.
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European, US stock markets up as bets build on rate cuts
Europe's main stock markets mostly rose Wednesday while Wall Street held onto gains as traders ramped up bets on the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the new year.
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