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Sri Lanka's Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit

Sri Lanka's Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Monday to put his side into the Super Eights and leave Australia on the brink of elimination.

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England match-winner Jacks proud, confident heading into Super Eights

England match-winner Jacks proud, confident heading into Super Eights

Will Jacks said Monday he was proud of finally making a match-winning contribution for England, after they beat Italy by 24 runs to secure a berth in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.

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Stocks mixed, dollar up in subdued start to week

Stocks mixed, dollar up in subdued start to week

European stock markets traded mixed and the dollar advanced in thin holiday trading Monday following a subdued showing for Asian equities ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and after Japan reported lacklustre economic growth.

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Meillard extends Swiss Olympic stranglehold as Gu aims for gold

Meillard extends Swiss Olympic stranglehold as Gu aims for gold

Loic Meillard extended Switzerland's domination of men's alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics on Monday as China's freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu targets her first gold at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated mass for 400th birthday

St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated mass for 400th birthday

Visitors to St Peter's Basilica will be able to follow mass in 60 languages and enjoy a coffee on a newly opened terrace as part of plans unveiled Monday by the Vatican.

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France opens murder probe as killing of far-right activist stokes tensions

France opens murder probe as killing of far-right activist stokes tensions

French authorities have opened a murder probe into the death of a far-right activist last week, a public prosecutor said Monday, in a killing the government has blamed partly on the hard left.

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Meillard hails Swiss 'golden era' after slalom win caps Olympic domination

Meillard hails Swiss 'golden era' after slalom win caps Olympic domination

Loic Meillard hailed a "golden era" as his sparkling slalom victory on Monday capped a stunning Olympic performance by the Swiss men's alpine ski team at the Milan-Cortina Games.

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Sri Lanka fight back after strong start by Australia's Marsh, Head

Sri Lanka fight back after strong start by Australia's Marsh, Head

Sri Lanka fought back to bowl Australia out for 181 in their T20 World Cup clash on Monday despite a strong start for the former champions by captain Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head.

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Kovac calls on Dortmund to carry domestic 'momentum' into Champions League

Kovac calls on Dortmund to carry domestic 'momentum' into Champions League

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac called on his side to recreate their domestic form on the Champions League stage when they take on Atalanta in the knock-out play-offs on Tuesday.

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Dutch inventor of hit game 'Kapla' dead at 80: family

Dutch inventor of hit game 'Kapla' dead at 80: family

The Dutch inventor of hit wooden construction game Kapla, which has entertained children and inspired architects for four decades, has died at the age of 80, his wife told AFP.

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