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Zelensky blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete over memorial helmet

Zelensky blasts Olympics ban for Ukrainian athlete over memorial helmet

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that the decision to ban skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics for refusing to ditch a helmet depicting victims of the war with Russia plays "into the hands of aggressors".

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Pro-Kremlin accounts using Epstein files to push conspiracy: research

Pro-Kremlin accounts using Epstein files to push conspiracy: research

Pro-Kremlin social media accounts are using the latest Jeffrey Epstein files to bolster efforts to spread baseless claims that Russia has saved Ukrainian children from sex trafficking, research by AFP and a London-based think-tank showed Thursday.

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Odermatt sets sights on Olympic giant slalom -- and gold

Odermatt sets sights on Olympic giant slalom -- and gold

Marco Odermatt is the self-proclaimed leader of the Swiss men's team, but Olympic gold in Bormio has so far eluded the all-rounder, who has set his sights on rectifying that in Saturday's giant slalom.

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France pick uncapped Brau-Boirie in new centre pairing for Wales

France pick uncapped Brau-Boirie in new centre pairing for Wales

Centre Fabien Brau-Boirie will make his Test debut for France against Wales in the Six Nations this weekend after head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named a new centre pairing as the only two changes to his starting line-up.

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UK economy struggles for growth in fresh blow to government

UK economy struggles for growth in fresh blow to government

Britain's economy grew less than expected in the final quarter of 2025, according to official data Thursday, dealing a fresh blow to embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his government.

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UK nursery worker faces jail for serial child sex abuse

UK nursery worker faces jail for serial child sex abuse

A UK childcare worker appeared in court Thursday to be sentenced for years of child sexual abuse, as the government considers making CCTV mandatory in nurseries after a string of similar cases.

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Anti-racism body slams Man Utd co-owner for 'disgraceful' immigration comments

Anti-racism body slams Man Utd co-owner for 'disgraceful' immigration comments

A leading British football anti-discrimination body on Thursday slammed as "disgraceful" comments by Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe claiming the "UK has been colonised by immigrants".

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Mercedes-Benz net profit nearly halves amid China, US woes

Mercedes-Benz net profit nearly halves amid China, US woes

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported Thursday its lowest annual profit since the Covid pandemic, as it counted the cost of US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China.

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Comeback queen Brignone wins super-G at Winter Olympics

Comeback queen Brignone wins super-G at Winter Olympics

Federica Brignone crowned a sensational comeback from injury to win the women's super-G at the Winter Olympics on Thursday and bring gold medal joy to the host nation.

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European stocks rise tracking earnings, US jobs

European stocks rise tracking earnings, US jobs

European stock markets rose Thursday as traders digested a string of company earnings and a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, which boosted optimism about the health of the world's largest economy.

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