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Georgia pro-EU protesters erect barricades outside parliament after crackdown

Georgia pro-EU protesters erect barricades outside parliament after crackdown

Pro-EU demonstrators in Georgia built barricades outside parliament on Wednesday after police used tear gas and rubber bullets against thousands of protesters rallying for a third week against a controversial "foreign influence" bill, an AFP reporter saw.

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In-form Aubameyang aiming to fire Marseille to Europa League final

In-form Aubameyang aiming to fire Marseille to Europa League final

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is enjoying a stunning late-career revival at Marseille, whose unlikely run to the semi-finals of the Europa League has been made possible largely thanks to the goals of the former Arsenal striker.

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Emery's transformation allows Aston Villa to dream in Europe again

Emery's transformation allows Aston Villa to dream in Europe again

Aston Villa head into a first European semi-final for 42 years against Olympiakos on Thursday but have the experience of a proven winner at this stage of continental competition in manager Unai Emery.

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Heavy police presence at Columbia as more unrest rocks US campuses

Heavy police presence at Columbia as more unrest rocks US campuses

A heavy police presence was seen at Columbia University on Tuesday, raising fears of a clash with student protesters as administrators struggle to contain pro-Palestinian demonstrations on dozens of campuses around the United States.

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US Republicans vote to remove wolf protections

US Republicans vote to remove wolf protections

The Republican-majority US House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that would remove endangered species protections for the gray wolf across much of the country, sparking outrage among conservationists.

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Vinicius hits two as Real Madrid eye final after snatching draw at Bayern

Vinicius hits two as Real Madrid eye final after snatching draw at Bayern

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior scored a double, including an 83rd-minute equalising penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich on Tuesday that puts the Spanish side in the driving seat for the return leg of the Champions League semi-final.

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At Columbia University, students weigh in on surrounding protests

At Columbia University, students weigh in on surrounding protests

Columbia University normally teems with students, but a "Free Palestine" banner now hangs from a building where young protesters have barricaded themselves and the few wandering through campus generally appear tense.

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'I know you're going left': Kane reveals Bellingham pre-penalty mind games

'I know you're going left': Kane reveals Bellingham pre-penalty mind games

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane revealed England team-mate and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham tried to upset his penalty routine before taking a crucial spot-kick in Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League semi-final draw.

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'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open by Lehecka

'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open by Lehecka

Jiri Lehecka broke home hearts on Tuesday as he put an end to Rafael Nadal's run at the Madrid Open, on the Spaniard's final appearance at the Masters 1000 tournament.

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Milei's liberalization reforms get provisional green light

Milei's liberalization reforms get provisional green light

Argentina's lower house of parliament on Tuesday approved a swath of liberalizing reforms eyed by President Javier Milei, in the first legislative boost to his budget-slashing agenda.

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