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Stocks rise despite jump in oil, metals prices

Stocks rise despite jump in oil, metals prices

US and European equity markets rallied Wednesday despite another jump in the price of oil and other commodities, taking solace from Federal Reserve comments suggesting a patient approach to hiking interest rates.

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Juve seize late control of cup semi on Vlahovic's return to Fiorentina

Juve seize late control of cup semi on Vlahovic's return to Fiorentina

Juventus took control of their Italian Cup semi-final on Wednesday after Lorenzo Venuti's late own goal gave the visitors a 1-0 first-leg win on Dusan Vlahovic's return to Florence.

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Nearly 17,000 Russian, Ukrainian tourists stuck in Dominican Republic

Nearly 17,000 Russian, Ukrainian tourists stuck in Dominican Republic

Nearly 15,000 Russian and 2,000 Ukrainian tourists are stuck in the Dominican Republic due to travel restrictions imposed after Moscow's invasion of its neighbor, the government in Santo Domingo said Wednesday.

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Designer Rousteing sends love to Ukraine at Paris Fashion Week

Designer Rousteing sends love to Ukraine at Paris Fashion Week

French designer Olivier Rousteing admitted he felt uncomfortable presenting his latest collection for Balmain at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday in view of the war in Ukraine.

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McIlroy says PGA players want to see Mickelson return

McIlroy says PGA players want to see Mickelson return

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday he expects six-time major winner Phil Mickelson to bounce back from the comments on the proposed Saudi-backed Super League that cost him sponsors and a return to the US PGA Tour.

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Aussie women taking 'low key' tilt at seventh World Cup

Aussie women taking 'low key' tilt at seventh World Cup

Australia are downplaying their status as red-hot favourites at the Women's Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, with coach Matthew Mott saying they cannot expect to cruise to a seventh title.

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Roman Abramovich: the Russian tycoon who transformed Chelsea

Roman Abramovich: the Russian tycoon who transformed Chelsea

Roman Abramovich rose from a penniless background in Russia's frozen north to become a multi-billionaire and a celebrity football tycoon who transformed the fortunes of one of England's most famous clubs.

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Chelsea survive FA Cup scare after Abramovich puts club up for sale

Chelsea survive FA Cup scare after Abramovich puts club up for sale

Chelsea survived a major FA Cup scare to reach the quarter-finals with a 3-2 win at Luton just hours after Roman Abramovich put the club up for sale on Wednesday.

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Ukraine's Mykolenko gets Everton nod as Dzyuba blasts 'double standards'

Ukraine's Mykolenko gets Everton nod as Dzyuba blasts 'double standards'

Everton's Ukraine defender Vitalii Mykolenko will play in Thursday's FA Cup tie against Boreham Wood just 48 hours after his fierce criticism of Russia captain Artem Dzyuba over the invasion of his country.

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Signings, sackings and success: How Abramovich transformed Chelsea

Signings, sackings and success: How Abramovich transformed Chelsea

Roman Abramovich's decision to sell Chelsea has sent shockwaves throughout English football but he leaves with the club firmly established as one of the giants of the European game.

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