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The 'million dollar' Senna helmet bought at Japan GP

The 'million dollar' Senna helmet bought at Japan GP

When Canadian collector Darren Jack discovered that an Ayrton Senna helmet he values at a million dollars was for sale in Japan, he jumped on a plane to acquire the piece of sporting history that the legendary Brazilian driver had with him during his fatal final Formula One Grand Prix.

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Could NATO be collateral damage from Trump's Iran war?

Could NATO be collateral damage from Trump's Iran war?

"Paper tiger". "Cowards". As US President Donald Trump grapples with the fallout of his war on Iran, much of his anger has been redirected onto another target: the NATO military alliance.

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Supreme Court hearing landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience

Supreme Court hearing landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience

The US Supreme Court was weighing Donald Trump's historic bid to end birthright citizenship on Wednesday -- with the Republican president smashing protocol by sitting in the audience.

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Three go on trial in Germany over plot to overthrow government

Three go on trial in Germany over plot to overthrow government

Three men went on trial in Munich on Wednesday over allegations they had ties to an extremist group that plotted to overthrow the government and kidnap a minister.

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Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes

Anderson backs England for Australia revenge despite Ashes woes

Fast-bowling great James Anderson believes England can still regain the Ashes on home soil next year despite a dire series loss in Australia.

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Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster

Italy's sport minister asks football chief to step down after World Cup disaster

Italy's Sport Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday the head of the country's football federation should step down after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.

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Cambodia extradites accused cyberscam boss to China

Cambodia extradites accused cyberscam boss to China

The China-born former boss of a financial services firm, accused by the United States of laundering illicit funds for North Korean and Southeast Asia-based cybercriminals, was extradited from Cambodia on Wednesday, Beijing said.

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Supreme Court to hear landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience

Supreme Court to hear landmark citizenship case -- with Trump in audience

The US Supreme Court hears a politically explosive case Wednesday over Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship -- with the Republican president planning to smash protocol by sitting in the audience.

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UK police arrest three more over Jewish ambulance attack

UK police arrest three more over Jewish ambulance attack

Three more people were arrested Wednesday in connection with an arson attack on four volunteer ambulances run by a Jewish organisation in London, the police said.

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Wallaby Skelton has 'season cut short' by Achilles injury

Wallaby Skelton has 'season cut short' by Achilles injury

Australia lock Will Skelton said on Wednesday his season was over after suffering an Achilles injury playing for French Top 14 club La Rochelle on the weekend.

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