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Scotland's leader Sturgeon announces shock resignation

Scotland's leader Sturgeon announces shock resignation

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced her resignation Wednesday after more than eight years leading its devolved government, in a shock move jolting UK politics on both sides of the border.

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France's Atonio set to miss Six Nations run-in with ban

France's Atonio set to miss Six Nations run-in with ban

France prop Uini Atonio is set to miss the remainder of France's Six Nations title defence after being handed a three-week ban by a disciplinary committee on Wednesday.

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Stock markets diverge as traders react to inflation numbers

Stock markets diverge as traders react to inflation numbers

Europe stock markets climbed Wednesday after Asian counterparts finished lower, with traders digesting news of cooler UK and US inflation.

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Former Nigeria VP rolls dice for sixth presidential run

Former Nigeria VP rolls dice for sixth presidential run

The first time Atiku Abubakar ran for Nigeria's presidency, his country was still under military rule and Nelson Mandela was about to win a Nobel prize for ending apartheid.

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'I am a human being as well': Scotland's Sturgeon bows out

'I am a human being as well': Scotland's Sturgeon bows out

Less than a month ago, Scottish National Party (SNP) leader Nicola Sturgeon said she still had "plenty in the tank" following the shock resignation of New Zealand's prime minister.

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Italy's Berlusconi acquitted in starlet bribery trial

Italy's Berlusconi acquitted in starlet bribery trial

An Italian court on Wednesday acquitted billionaire former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi of bribing witnesses to lie about his notorious "bunga bunga" parties.

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Toulon's Springbok Kolbe 'not going anywhere' after Japan rumours

Toulon's Springbok Kolbe 'not going anywhere' after Japan rumours

South Africa's Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe said he is planning on staying at French club Toulon until his contract ends, despite reports linking him with a move to Japan at the end of the season.

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Mercedes back to black for 2023 Formula One season

Mercedes back to black for 2023 Formula One season

Mercedes have reverted to a black livery for the new Formula One season as they bid to return to the summit of Grand Prix racing in 2023.

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More English 'super-debt' clubs breaching rules - La Liga's Tebas

More English 'super-debt' clubs breaching rules - La Liga's Tebas

La Liga president Javier Tebas believes other Premier League clubs in addition to Manchester City are guilty of breaching financial regulations.

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Digital video viewing to top traditional TV in US: forecast

Digital video viewing to top traditional TV in US: forecast

For the first time ever, US adults will spend more time this year watching digital video on platforms such as Netflix, TikTok and YouTube than viewing traditional television, Insider Intelligence forecast on Wednesday.

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