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Linesman hit by projectile as Saint-Etienne edge toward safety
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Mallia guides Toulouse to Top 14 win over Stade Francais
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Israel cancels visas for French lawmakers
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Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Easter truce, as Trump predicts 'deal'
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Valverde stunner saves Real Madrid title hopes against Bilbao
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Ligue 1 derby interrupted after assistant referee hit by projectile
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Leclerc bags Ferrari first podium of the year
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Afro-Brazilian carnival celebrates cultural kinship in Lagos
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Ligue 1 derby halted after assistant referee hit by projectile
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Thunder rumble with record win over Memphis in playoff opener
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Leverkusen held at Pauli to put Bayern on cusp of title
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Israel says Gaza medics' killing a 'mistake,' to dismiss commander
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Piastri power rules in Saudi as Max pays the penalty
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Leaders Inter level with Napoli after falling to late Orsolini stunner at Bologna
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David rediscovers teeth as Chevalier loses some in nervy Lille win
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Piastri wins Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Verstappen second
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Kohli, Rohit star as Bengaluru and Mumbai win in IPL
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Guirassy helps Dortmund past Gladbach, putting top-four in sight
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Alexander-Arnold lauds 'special' Liverpool moments
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Pina strikes twice as Barca rout Chelsea in Champions League semi
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Rohit, Suryakumar on song as Mumbai hammer Chennai in IPL
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Dortmund beat Gladbach to keep top-four hopes alive
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Leicester relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool close in on title
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Alexander-Arnold fires Liverpool to brink of title, Leicester relegated
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Maresca leaves celebrations to players after Chelsea sink Fulham
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Trump eyes gutting US diplomacy in Africa, cutting soft power: draft plan
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Turkey bans elective C-sections at private medical centres
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Lebanon army says 3 troops killed in munitions blast in south
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N.America moviegoers embrace 'Sinners' on Easter weekend
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Man Utd 'lack a lot' admits Amorim after Wolves loss
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Arteta hopes Arsenal star Saka will be fit to face PSG
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Ukrainian troops celebrate Easter as blasts punctuate Putin's truce
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Rune defeats Alcaraz to win Barcelona Open
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Outsider Skjelmose in Amstel Gold heist ahead of Pogacar and Evenepoel
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Arsenal make Liverpool wait for title party, Chelsea beat Fulham
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Trump slams 'weak' judges as deportation row intensifies
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Arsenal stroll makes Liverpool wait for title as Ipswich face relegation
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Sabalenka to face Ostapenko in Stuttgart final
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Kohli, Padikkal guide Bengaluru to revenge win over Punjab
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US aid cuts strain response to health crises worldwide: WHO
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Birthday boy Zverev roars back to form with Munich win
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Ostapenko eases past Alexandrova into Stuttgart final
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Zimbabwe on top in first Test after Bangladesh out for 191
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De Bruyne 'surprised' over Man City exit
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Frail Pope Francis takes to popemobile to greet Easter crowd
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Lewandowski injury confirmed in blow to Barca quadruple bid
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Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaching Easter truce
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Zimbabwe bowl Bangladesh out for 191 in first Test in Sylhet
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Ukrainians voice scepticism on Easter truce
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Judge dismisses corruption case against NY mayor
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US, European stocks fall as looming Trump tariffs raise fears
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France's Zemmour fined 10,000 euros over claim WWII leader 'saved' Jews
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Le Pen ally denies planned rally a 'power play' against conviction
Marine Le Pen's party chief Jordan Bardella denied Wednesday any intent to strong-arm the French judiciary with a rally in support of the veteran far-right leader, after her conviction of embezzlement and a ban from standing for office.

Israel says expanding Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'
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WHO facing $2.5-bn gap even after slashing budget: report
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Chinese tourists pine for Taiwan's return as Beijing jets surround island
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Hunger returns to Gaza as Israeli blockade forces bakeries shut
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Rubio heads to Europe as transatlantic tensions soar
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US approves $5.58 bn fighter jet sale to Philippines
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El Salvador's Bukele flaunts 'iron fist' alliance with Trump
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China probes for key target weak spots with 'paralysing' Taiwan drills
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US lawmakers seek to rename street for Hong Kong's jailed Jimmy Lai
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Greece to spend big on 'historic' military shake up
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Israel says expands Gaza offensive to seize 'large areas'
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of a military operation in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, saying the army would seize "large areas" of the Palestinian territory.

South Korea mobilising 'all resources' for violence-free Yoon verdict
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