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Italian Milan takes sprint honours at UAE Tour

Italian Milan takes sprint honours at UAE Tour

Jonathan Milan beat Ethan Vernon and his own younger brother Matteo Milan in a bunch sprint on stage four of the UAE Tour on Thursday.

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Dozens killed in jihadist attacks in northwest Nigeria

Dozens killed in jihadist attacks in northwest Nigeria

Jihadist fighters have killed dozens of people and destroyed seven villages in raids in northwestern Nigeria's Kebbi state, the police told AFP Thursday.

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Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win

Zimbabwe unbeaten in T20 World Cup after six-wicket Sri Lanka win

T20 World Cup surprise package Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo Thursday to finish the group stage unbeaten and carry some winning momentum into the Super Eights.

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Postecoglou admits taking Nottingham Forest post a 'bad decision'

Postecoglou admits taking Nottingham Forest post a 'bad decision'

Ange Postecoglou has said he has only himself to blame for an extraordinarily brief reign as Nottingham Forest manager, with the Australian accepting he made "a bad decision" taking on the job with the Premier League strugglers.

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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew in historic blow to royal family

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein files gathered pace.

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Switzerland's Fatton wins women's ski mountaineering sprint on Olympic debut

Switzerland's Fatton wins women's ski mountaineering sprint on Olympic debut

Switzerland's Marianne Fatton won Olympic gold in the women's ski mountaineering sprint in Bormio on Thursday in the event's debut at the Winter Games.

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Kinghorn, Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales

Kinghorn, Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales

Blair Kinghorn and Duhan van der Merwe have been recalled to Scotland's starting side for their Six Nations clash away to Wales on Saturday.

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Repsol says could boost Venezuela oil output over 50% in 12 months

Repsol says could boost Venezuela oil output over 50% in 12 months

The boss of Spanish energy giant Repsol said Thursday that his company could boost oil production in Venezuela by more than half over the next year after Washington reauthorised its operations there.

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UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations said Thursday.

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Arteta tells faltering leaders Arsenal to harness Wolves 'pain' against Spurs

Arteta tells faltering leaders Arsenal to harness Wolves 'pain' against Spurs

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his side to use the "pain" of a shock 2-2 draw with Wolves when they look to revive their Premier League title challenge against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

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