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England's Earl feels need for Six Nations speed against Wales

England's Earl feels need for Six Nations speed against Wales

Ben Earl says playing at pace will underline England's bid to be crowned Six Nations champions on Saturday when they face Wales in their final match of the tournament.

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Nico Williams fires Bilbao into Europa League quarters, Eintracht hammer Ajax

Nico Williams fires Bilbao into Europa League quarters, Eintracht hammer Ajax

Athletic Bilbao beat 10-man Roma 3-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Eintracht Frankfurt put four past Ajax to book their place in the quarter-finals with a 6-2 aggregate win.

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US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers

US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers

A US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired as part of Donald Trump's push to slash the size and scope of government.

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Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes talks to end DR Congo conflict

Rwanda-backed M23 welcomes talks to end DR Congo conflict

The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group welcomed Thursday the prospect of direct negotiations with the Congolese government to end the conflict in the volatile eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

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NATO's 'Trump whisperer' treads carefully on Greenland and defense

NATO's 'Trump whisperer' treads carefully on Greenland and defense

He's been dubbed the "Trump whisperer," but NATO chief Mark Rutte struggled to get a word in Thursday as the US president mused about annexing Greenland and criticized allies over defense spending.

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All eyes on Democrats as US barrels toward shutdown deadline

All eyes on Democrats as US barrels toward shutdown deadline

The US government, already shaken to its core by Donald Trump's radical reforms, could begin shutting down entirely at the weekend as Democrats face the stark option of opposing the president's federal funding plans -- even if it blows up in their faces.

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Spain to face increasingly 'severe' droughts: report

Spain to face increasingly 'severe' droughts: report

Spain, which is nearing the end of a years-long drought, can expect such dry spells to become increasingly "frequent and severe" due to global warming, according to a scientific report published Thursday.

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US federal judge orders agencies to rehire fired workers

US federal judge orders agencies to rehire fired workers

A US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers fired as part of Donald Trump's push to slash the size and scope of government.

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Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but  future uncertain

Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but future uncertain

Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

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Georgian designer Demna leaves Balenciaga for Gucci

Georgian designer Demna leaves Balenciaga for Gucci

Georgian designer Demna is leaving Balenciaga after a decade to become artistic director of Gucci, the French parent company of both brands, Kering, said Thursday.

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