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Real Madrid's Valverde treated in hospital after Tchouameni clash: reports

Real Madrid's Valverde treated in hospital after Tchouameni clash: reports

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was treated in hospital after a clash with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni following a training session on Thursday, several Spanish media outlets reported.

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Past hantavirus outbreak shows how Andes virus spreads

Past hantavirus outbreak shows how Andes virus spreads

An elderly man had just started running a fever when he walked into a birthday party in the small village of Epuyen in southwest Argentina in 2018.

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UK police officers probed over handling of Al-Fayed complaints

UK police officers probed over handling of Al-Fayed complaints

A serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police and four ex-officers are being investigated for their handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, a watchdog said Thursday.

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Paolini begins Italian Open title defence by battling past Jeanjean

Paolini begins Italian Open title defence by battling past Jeanjean

Jasmine Paolini launched her Italian Open title defence on Thursday by battling back from a set down to beat France's Leolia Jeanjean 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-4.

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Brazil must channel World Cup pressure into motivation: Luiz Henrique

Brazil must channel World Cup pressure into motivation: Luiz Henrique

It has been 24 years since football powerhouse Brazil -- the most successful nation in World Cup history -- lifted the trophy, and forward Luiz Henrique told AFP the team must use that pressure as motivation when the tournament kicks off in June.

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AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

AI use surges globally but rich-poor divide widens, Microsoft says

Generative artificial intelligence is being used by 17.8 percent of the world's working-age population, but the gap between wealthy and developing nations continues to widen, according to a report published Tuesday by Microsoft.

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Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future

Carrick says strong finish matters more than his Man Utd future

Michael Carrick said Thursday he is more worried about Manchester United finishing the season in style than his own future at Old Trafford.

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IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia still barred

IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia still barred

The IOC on Thursday lifted its restrictions on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place.

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Sinner demands 'respect' from Grand Slams in prize money row

Sinner demands 'respect' from Grand Slams in prize money row

Jannik Sinner called on Thursday for Grand Slam tournaments to show tennis players respect in a row over prize money, but topped short of calling for a boycott of the sport's major events.

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PSG set to wrap up Ligue 1 crown after reaching Champions League final

PSG set to wrap up Ligue 1 crown after reaching Champions League final

Paris Saint-Germain are on course to fulfil their main objective for the season of retaining the Champions League title, but before turning their attention fully to the final in Budapest they look set to clinch another Ligue 1 crown.

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