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'I couldn't betray the people': Iran chess master Khadem

'I couldn't betray the people': Iran chess master Khadem

When Iranian chess champion Sara Khadem played in Kazakhstan in December without a hijab in solidarity with the mass protests back home, her life changed dramatically.

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Odermatt wins giant slalom for second world gold

Odermatt wins giant slalom for second world gold

Swiss tyro Marco Odermatt lived up to his pre-championship hype by winning the men's giant slalom in Courchevel on Friday for a second gold of these worlds after also claiming victory in the downhill.

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Speed up support for Ukraine, Zelensky pleads

Speed up support for Ukraine, Zelensky pleads

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world leaders Friday to speed up support at the opening of the Munich Security Conference, as Germany pushed allies to deliver crucial tanks ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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Sunak in Belfast talks with amended post-Brexit deal 'imminent'

Sunak in Belfast talks with amended post-Brexit deal 'imminent'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held talks near Belfast on Friday with local political parties as reports said an amended deal over the Northern Ireland Protocol could be reached imminently.

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Howe happy for Newcastle to irritate Premier League rivals

Howe happy for Newcastle to irritate Premier League rivals

Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle's Premier League rivals that his club have no qualms about getting under the skin of the top-flight establishment.

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Former Real Madrid coach Zidane says he needs 'a project'

Former Real Madrid coach Zidane says he needs 'a project'

Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says it's time for him to find "a new project".

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Arteta wants fixture protection as Arsenal face quick turnaround

Arteta wants fixture protection as Arsenal face quick turnaround

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the Premier League to offer clubs protection from being forced to kick off early on Saturday after playing on Wednesday evening.

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Khawaja, Handscomb lead Australia fight in 2nd India Test

Khawaja, Handscomb lead Australia fight in 2nd India Test

Gritty half-centuries from Usman Khawaja and Peter Handscomb guided Australia to a fighting 263 all out against inspired Indian bowlers on Friday's opening day of the second Test.

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British embassy guard jailed for spying for Moscow

British embassy guard jailed for spying for Moscow

A former security guard at the UK's Berlin embassy, who admitted spying for Moscow, was on Friday jailed for over 13 years under the Official Secrets Act.

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Saudis join race to buy Manchester United - report

Saudis join race to buy Manchester United - report

Saudi Arabia has joined the race to buy Manchester United ahead of Friday's nominal deadline, according to a report in Britain's Daily Telegraph, raising the stakes in what could be the most lucrative deal in sports history.

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