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'Slow travel' start-up launches cross-Channel crossings by sail

'Slow travel' start-up launches cross-Channel crossings by sail

The crossing may be "a bit choppy", Captain Andrew Simons warns a dozen of his passengers waiting in the French port of Boulogne to cross the Channel with only wind to get them to England.

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UK passes emergency law to save British Steel

UK passes emergency law to save British Steel

The UK passed an emergency law on Saturday to stop the last British factory that can make steel from scratch shutting down, allowing the government to take control of the struggling Chinese-owned British Steel plant.

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Alcaraz to face Italy's Musetti in Monte Carlo final

Alcaraz to face Italy's Musetti in Monte Carlo final

Carlos Alcaraz booked his place in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time with a dominant 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 win over fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Saturday.

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Newcastle boss Howe admitted to hospital

Newcastle boss Howe admitted to hospital

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United after being admitted to hospital.

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US exempts tech imports in tariff step back

US exempts tech imports in tariff step back

The Trump administration has announced a series of major exemptions to its punishing global tariffs -- an apparent step back in an escalating trade war with China.

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US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

The United States wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.

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Masters winner to get $4.2 mn from $21 mn purse

Masters winner to get $4.2 mn from $21 mn purse

Sunday's winner of the 89th Masters will receive a record top prize of $4.2 million from a record $21 million prize money purse, Augusta National announced on Saturday.

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De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Forest beaten by Everton

De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Forest beaten by Everton

Kevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Nottingham Forest's challenge for a place in next season's Champions League stumbled after a 1-0 defeat by Everton on Saturday.

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Record-breaker Penaud fires Bordeaux-Begles into Champions Cup semis

Record-breaker Penaud fires Bordeaux-Begles into Champions Cup semis

Bordeaux-Begles winger Damian Penaud scored a record 12th try of the Champions Cup season as the French club beat Munster 47-29 on Saturday to reach the semi-finals.

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Almeida claims Tour of the Basque Country with stage six triumph

Almeida claims Tour of the Basque Country with stage six triumph

Joao Almeida claimed Tour of the Basque Country victory on Saturday, also winning stage six as he beat out Enric Mas in a sprint finish.

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