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Norwegian ski jumpers suspended in 'extremely disturbing' equipment probe

Norwegian ski jumpers suspended in 'extremely disturbing' equipment probe

Norwegian ski jumpers Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang were suspended on Wednesday for allegedly manipulating equipment at the world championships in a case described as "extremely disturbing and disappointing".

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Trump cuts environment program for low-income, minority communities

Trump cuts environment program for low-income, minority communities

President Donald Trump's administration is set to eliminate environmental justice offices that address pollution in low-income and minority communities across the United States, such as Louisiana's "Cancer Alley."

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Messi to travel with Miami for Jamaican tie

Messi to travel with Miami for Jamaican tie

Lionel Messi, who has sat out Inter Miami's last three games, will travel to Jamaica for Thursday's CONCACAF Champions Cup match with Kingston side Cavalier, coach Javier Mascherano said on Wednesday.

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Defiant Maresca defends Chelsea's style of play

Defiant Maresca defends Chelsea's style of play

Enzo Maresca has defended Chelsea's style of play after the Italian found himself under fire ahead of Thursday's UEFA Conference League clash with Copenhagen.

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Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'

Trump says negotiators headed to Russia 'right now'

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators were headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

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Detained pro-Palestinian activist denied legal calls, lawyer tells US court

Detained pro-Palestinian activist denied legal calls, lawyer tells US court

A leader of US student protests against Israel's war in Gaza slated for removal has been denied legal advice, a judge heard Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump vowed to deport foreign pro-Palestinian student demonstrators.

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Many animal 'geomorphs' under threat, study warns

Many animal 'geomorphs' under threat, study warns

More than a quarter of our planet's natural "geomorphs" -- animals such as beavers and hippos that, collectively, can reshape entire landscapes -- are threatened or have shrinking populations, a new study says.

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All hostages freed after 30-hour Pakistan train siege: source

All hostages freed after 30-hour Pakistan train siege: source

More than 340 train passengers taken hostage by a militant group were freed Wednesday by security forces after a 30-hour siege, an army official told AFP, confirming that 27 off-duty soldiers were shot by militants.

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Tears flow for O'Sullivan as Marine Nationale wins Queen Mother Champion Chase

Tears flow for O'Sullivan as Marine Nationale wins Queen Mother Champion Chase

Marine Nationale recorded an emotional win in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the feature race of the second day of the Cheltenham Festival, nearly a month after the jockey that launched him Michael O'Sullivan died.

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Scotland's Dempsey eager to ruin French Six Nations party

Scotland's Dempsey eager to ruin French Six Nations party

Scotland back-row Jack Dempsey has no fears about trying to derail France's bid for the Six Nations title and "upset their party" amid passionate home support in Paris on Saturday.

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