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'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city, four hurt

'Gigantic explosion', fire in Dutch city, four hurt

A huge blast and fire broke out Thursday in the central Dutch city of Utrecht, with several buildings collapsing and at least four people injured, according to officials.

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French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris convent - inquiry

French mother superior bullied nuns at Paris convent - inquiry

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

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Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran

Oil prices slump after Trump eases concerns over Iran

Oil prices tumbled Thursday after US President Donald Trump appeared to dial down threats of imminent military action on crude producer Iran.

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French mother superior bullied nuns in Montmartre: report

French mother superior bullied nuns in Montmartre: report

A mother superior for four decades isolated and bullied nuns in her care living in the French capital's Montmartre neighbourhood, a probe showed Thursday.

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Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one

Rosenior refuses to back Sanchez as Chelsea number one

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has warned every player must earn their place as he refused to confirm goalkeeper Robert Sanchez will remain number one at Stamford Bridge.

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Harry due to testify to UK court next week in last tabloid case

Harry due to testify to UK court next week in last tabloid case

Prince Harry is set to give evidence to a UK court next week as his last remaining lawsuit against a newspaper publisher goes to trial, according to a draft timetable seen Thursday.

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Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades

Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown but Salah's AFCON dream fades

Hosts Morocco and Senegal will fight it out in a heavyweight Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend after tense last-four victories on Wednesday, but Mohamed Salah is left wondering if his dream of winning the title will forever remain unfulfilled.

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Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage

Al-Attiyah closes on sixth Dakar Rally as Ekstrom wins 11th stage

Sweden's Mattias Ekstrom won the car section of the 11th stage of the Dakar Rally on Thursday, while American Skyler Howes clinched a maiden victory in the motorbikes.

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Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials

Luis Enrique has no doubts about PSG's title credentials

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said he has no doubts about his team despite their shock 1-0 French Cup defeat at home to newly-promoted city rivals Paris FC before a return to Ligue 1 on Friday.

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England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile

England off-spinner Bashir signs for Derbyshire after Ashes exile

England off-spinner Shoaib Bashir has joined Derbyshire on a two-year deal, the County Championship club announced on Thursday.

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