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Sky is the limit for Ireland fly-half Prendergast, says captain Doris

Sky is the limit for Ireland fly-half Prendergast, says captain Doris

Captain Caelan Doris said on Wednesday that he has faith in young fly-half Sam Prendergast ahead of Ireland's daunting Six Nations opener away to reigning champions France in Paris, despite reservations about his defence.

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Stocks fluctuate after Wall St AI-fuelled sell-off

Stocks fluctuate after Wall St AI-fuelled sell-off

European and Asian stock markets struggled for direction Wednesday following a tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals recovered further.

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Feyi-Waboso reminds England great Robinson of himself

Feyi-Waboso reminds England great Robinson of himself

England Rugby World Cup-winner Jason Robinson believes Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's impressive skills are reminiscent of his own as the wing looks to provide the current side with a cutting edge in the Six Nations.

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Starmer faces MPs as pressure grows over Mandelson scandal

Starmer faces MPs as pressure grows over Mandelson scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced growing pressure Wednesday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, after fresh revelations about the disgraced politician's close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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HRW urges pushback against 'aggressive superpowers'

HRW urges pushback against 'aggressive superpowers'

Human Rights Watch has urged nations to push back against "aggressive superpowers" such as Russia, China and the United States under Donald Trump, accusing the countries of undermining human rights and undoing much of the progress of the past decades.

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Russia demands Ukraine give in as UAE talks open

Russia demands Ukraine give in as UAE talks open

Moscow on Wednesday demanded Kyiv accept its conditions to end the four-year-war and vowed to press on with its invasion otherwise, as negotiations between the two sides opened in Abu Dhabi.

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Gaza civil defence says 17 killed in strikes after Israel says shots wounded officer

Gaza civil defence says 17 killed in strikes after Israel says shots wounded officer

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed 17 people in the Palestinian territory, with Israel's military saying it struck after gunfire targeting its troops wounded an officer.

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France's Kante joins Fenerbahce after Erdogan 'support'

France's Kante joins Fenerbahce after Erdogan 'support'

France midfielder Ngolo Kante has signed for Fenerbahce from Saudi outfit Al-Ittihad thanks to "support" from president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish club said on Wednesday.

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CK Hutchison launches arbitration over Panama Canal port ruling

CK Hutchison launches arbitration over Panama Canal port ruling

Hong Kong-based conglomerate CK Hutchison said in a statement Tuesday it has initiated international arbitration against Panama, after a ruling by the country's top court annulled a concession allowing it to operate ports at the Panama Canal.

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Stocks mostly rise as traders ignore AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St

Stocks mostly rise as traders ignore AI-fuelled sell-off on Wall St

Stocks mostly rose Wednesday as investors brushed off another tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals continued their recovery on dip-buying following a two-day collapse.

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