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Bayern's Suele ruled out for several weeks, Pavard contracts Covid

Bayern's Suele ruled out for several weeks, Pavard contracts Covid

Bayern Munich centre-back Niklas Suele is a doubt for their Champions League quarter-final next month after suffering a muscle tear in training, the Bundesliga leaders announced Thursday.

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Ukraine war profits fuel unease in Norway

Ukraine war profits fuel unease in Norway

One man's loss may, at times, be another's unfortunate gain, and the Ukraine conflict is proving a boon to some energy producing nations as oil prices soar.

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Belarus future depends on fate of Ukraine: opposition

Belarus future depends on fate of Ukraine: opposition

The Belarusian people oppose Russia's invasion of Ukraine, being facilitated by the Minsk regime, and see their country's fate tied to the outcome of the war, Belarus's exiled opposition leader said Thursday.

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Jones wants England to have 'our own party' against Grand Slam-chasing France

Jones wants England to have 'our own party' against Grand Slam-chasing France

England coach Eddie Jones has urged his reshaped side to "have our own party" against a "massively aroused" France when they try to deny Les Bleus a coveted Grand Slam in the final match of the 2022 Six Nations in Paris on Saturday.

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P&O Ferries axes UK jobs to stay afloat, sparking angry protests

P&O Ferries axes UK jobs to stay afloat, sparking angry protests

P&O Ferries, which sails daily between Britain and France, on Thursday axed 800 UK crew with immediate effect and suspended services in a bid to stay afloat, sparking protests from angry staff and trade union fury.

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Curry sprains foot but hopes for NBA playoff return: reports

Curry sprains foot but hopes for NBA playoff return: reports

Stephen Curry suffered a sprained ligament in his left foot and will be out indefinitely, but there is optimism he will return by the start of the NBA playoffs, according to media reports Thursday.

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Footballer Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash: inquest

Footballer Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash: inquest

Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash having inhaled toxic levels of carbon monoxide from the aircraft's faulty exhaust system during an unlicensed 2019 flight, an inquest jury ruled Thursday.

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France suspends Corsican nationalist's jail term after clashes

France suspends Corsican nationalist's jail term after clashes

The French judiciary on Thursday suspended the prison sentence of a Corsican nationalist jailed for the assassination of a top official, as the government seeks to ease tensions and end violent clashes on the Mediterranean island.

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Irish ace Townend has a rollercoaster of a St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham

Irish ace Townend has a rollercoaster of a St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham

Irish jockey Paul Townend will not forget St Patrick's Day for a long time to come after experiencing a whole range of emotions within the space of 90 minutes at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday.

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Transgender swimmer Thomas qualifies for US college final

Transgender swimmer Thomas qualifies for US college final

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas was the fastest qualifier for Thursday's 500-yard freestyle final at the US collegiate women's swimming and diving championships in Atlanta.

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