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Pirovano doubles up with second Val di Fassa downhill win

Rapper-turned-politician Shah unseats former Nepal PM in own constituency

Beating Italy is not a 'God-given right', says Wales coach Tandy

Sri Lanka to treat Iranian sailors according to 'international law'

New Zealand want to 'break a few hearts' in World Cup final

Farrell welcomes bonus-point win over 'tough' Welsh

Russian strikes kill nine across Ukraine, ravage apartment house

Iran vows no surrender as air strikes hit Tehran airport

Nepal's Balendra Shah holds unassailable poll lead for seat

Hamilton says 'not where we wanted or expected' for Australian GP

Pole-sitter Russell says his Mercedes more go-kart than 'bouncing bus'

Hormuz Shock Risk rising

Brazil's trade-war boom

Iran's revenge rewired

Cuba's golden Goose dies

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Mexico after El Mencho falls

Nicaragua on the brink?

Voice coach to the stars says Aussie actors nail tricky accents

Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne, Cate Blanchett -- voice coach Victoria Mielewska has trained some of Australia's most famous thespians in the delicate art of the accent and says actors from Down Under have a unique talent for getting it right.

Rahm rejection of DP World Tour deal 'a shame' - McIlroy

Rory McIlroy said Wednesday it's "a shame" Jon Rahm's dispute with the DP World Tour has put his Ryder Cup future in doubt but said the match play tournament can survive without the Spaniard.

Israel keeps up Lebanon strikes as ground forces advance

Israel's attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday, after Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and conducted air strikes targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran support

China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say.

Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran war

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East.

Verstappen says new Red Bull car gave him 'goosebumps'

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he does not know how the opening Grand Prix of the season will play out under sweeping new regulations, but he "got goosebumps" when he first saw the new Red Bull car.

Swiss to vote on creating giant 'climate fund'

The Swiss are expected to snub a call to create a multi-billion-dollar climate fund, aimed at combating global warming and addressing its consequences, with polls indicating voters deem the ambitious project too costly.

Israel, Iran launch fresh attacks as war spreads

Israel pounded Lebanon early Thursday and said it intercepted missiles from Iran as a widening war launched by the United States and Israel also brought fresh turmoil to Iraq.

Google to open German centre for 'AI development'

Google will open an AI centre in Berlin on Thursday, the latest sign of Europe's deepening reliance on US firms in cutting edge technologies despite the continent's stated aim to catch up with its rivals.

Winter Paralympics to start with icy blast as Ukraine lead ceremony boycott

The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics start on Friday but the atmosphere at the opening ceremony has been dampened by Ukraine leading a boycott against the presence of a handful of Russian competitors in the competition.

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