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Russia fires deadly barrage on Ukraine as it presses on key city

Russia fires deadly barrage on Ukraine as it presses on key city

Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine killing 12 people, Kyiv said Saturday, as Moscow claimed its forces were pressing in on the key city of Toretsk.

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Jones hat-trick secures Scots opening Six Nations win over Italy

Jones hat-trick secures Scots opening Six Nations win over Italy

A hat-trick of tries by Huw Jones inspired Scotland to a 31-19 victory over Italy in their Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Trump tariff deadline looms over Canada, Mexico, China trade

Trump tariff deadline looms over Canada, Mexico, China trade

President Donald Trump is due to unleash fresh tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, threatening upheaval across supply chains from energy to autos.

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Hamas and Israel complete fourth Gaza ceasefire swap

Hamas and Israel complete fourth Gaza ceasefire swap

Hamas freed three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 180 Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli custody in the fourth such swap under a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

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Ex-England coach Lancaster leaves Racing 92

Ex-England coach Lancaster leaves Racing 92

Stuart Lancaster, the former England rugby coach, has left Racing 92 after a string of poor results, the French Top 14 side announced on Saturday.

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Wood hits hat-trick as flying Forest thrash Brighton 7-0

Wood hits hat-trick as flying Forest thrash Brighton 7-0

Chris Wood netted a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest thrashed Brighton 7-0 to reignite their charge towards next season's Champions League at the City Ground on Saturday.

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Horst Koehler, German ex-president and IMF chief, dead at 81

Horst Koehler, German ex-president and IMF chief, dead at 81

Germany's former president Horst Koehler, who also once headed the International Monetary Fund and was a strong backer of Africa, died Saturday aged 81 after a brief illness.

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DR Congo conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns

DR Congo conflict risks broader regional war, Burundi warns

The conflict in eastern DR Congo risks escalating into a broader regional war, Burundi's president said Saturday, as Africa's top health agency warned the fighting could spark new outbreaks of serious diseases.

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Britain's Tom Pidcock wins Al-Ula Tour

Britain's Tom Pidcock wins Al-Ula Tour

Double Olympic mountain bike champion Tom Pidcock won Saudi Arabia's Al_Ula Tour on Saturday in his first race since joining the Q36.5 team.

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Man Utd's Rashford close to Aston Villa loan: reports

Man Utd's Rashford close to Aston Villa loan: reports

Unsettled Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is close to joining Aston Villa on loan, according to reports on Saturday.

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