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Stocks buckle on ongoing Ukraine fears

Stocks buckle on ongoing Ukraine fears

Stock markets retreated on Friday at the end of a highly volatile week rocked by twists and turns in the Ukraine crisis and concerns about interest rate hikes.

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Slumping Spurs a 'problem' for Man City: Guardiola

Slumping Spurs a 'problem' for Man City: Guardiola

Pep Guardiola fears Tottenham's recent slump could cause a problem for Manchester City as Antonio Conte's side bid to bounce back against the Premier League leaders.

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Three dead as Storm Eunice batters Europe

Three dead as Storm Eunice batters Europe

Storm Eunice killed three people in Europe on Friday, pummelling Britain with record-breaking winds and forcing millions to take shelter as it disrupted flights, trains and ferries across Western Europe.

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Tour de France winner Bernal pedals again after horror road accident

Tour de France winner Bernal pedals again after horror road accident

Less than a month after a road accident nearly claimed his life while training, Colombian Egan Bernal -- Latin America's only Tour de France champion -- is on the road to recovery.

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Britain stripped of 4x100m Olympic silver over Ujah's doping violation

Britain stripped of 4x100m Olympic silver over Ujah's doping violation

Great Britain were Friday stripped of their silver medal in the men's 4x100 metres relay at last year's Tokyo Olympics after CJ Ujah was found to have committed a doping violation.

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French first lady sues over trans claims

French first lady sues over trans claims

Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, has filed a lawsuit against two women who claimed she was transgender, sparking a wave of online rumour-mongering weeks ahead of her husband's expected re-election campaign, a legal source said Friday.

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Russia goes for repeat gold against Finland in Olympic hockey final

Russia goes for repeat gold against Finland in Olympic hockey final

Russia will face Finland for Beijing Olympic hockey gold after the two pre-tournament favourites on Friday scraped past semifinal opponents Sweden and Slovakia to set up a battle of northern neighbours.

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Street styles, neon centre stage at London Fashion Week

Street styles, neon centre stage at London Fashion Week

Fashionistas braved gale-force winds in London on Friday to attend the first Fashion Week shows, with a schedule dominated by up-and-coming young designers.

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Russian invasion fears rise as rebels accuse Ukraine of preparing attack

Russian invasion fears rise as rebels accuse Ukraine of preparing attack

The United States on Friday accused Russia of seeking a pretext to invade Ukraine, as shellfire rang out in the east of the country and Moscow-backed rebels ordered a civilian evacuation of their breakaway enclaves.

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'Disturbed' Conte slams talk of rift with Spurs chairman Levy

'Disturbed' Conte slams talk of rift with Spurs chairman Levy

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte insists his relationship with chairman Daniel Levy will not be damaged by people trying to "create problems" after his controversial comments about the club's transfer policy.

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