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Paris chief organiser says external decisions shouldn't harm athletes

Paris chief organiser says external decisions shouldn't harm athletes

The president of the 2024 Paris Olympics organising committee on Friday said athletes should not "suffer" from decisions they do not control amid an escalating row over allowing Russians and Belarusians to compete.

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Jones warns England about Russell threat in Six Nations

Jones warns England about Russell threat in Six Nations

Eddie Jones has warned England to beware of the threat from Finn Russell when his former side try take on Scotland in their Six Nations opener at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Captain Owens calls for Wales 'pride' in Six Nations

Captain Owens calls for Wales 'pride' in Six Nations

Wales captain Ken Owens has urged his team to "put pride back in the shirt" when they kick off their Six Nations campaign against Ireland on Saturday.

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China 'regrets' US air intrusion as Blinken visit in balance

China 'regrets' US air intrusion as Blinken visit in balance

China voiced regret Friday for an "unintentional" breach of US airspace by what it said was a civilian airship -- but the Pentagon called a spy balloon -- with a long-planned Beijing visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken hanging in the balance.

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US jobs surge, tech concerns send stocks lower, dollar higher

US jobs surge, tech concerns send stocks lower, dollar higher

A surge in hiring in the United States renewed worries about aggressive interest rate hikes, bolstering the dollar and sending stocks lower.

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Trapp extends deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to 2026

Trapp extends deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp has extended his contract until 2026, the club announced on Friday.

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US sees surprise hiring surge as unemployment edges down

US sees surprise hiring surge as unemployment edges down

US job gains surged unexpectedly last month as unemployment slipped to its lowest rate in more than five decades, government data showed Friday, despite strong efforts to ease economic activity.

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Estonia hints at Olympic boycott if Russians allowed

Estonia hints at Olympic boycott if Russians allowed

Estonia's premier on Friday suggested her country might boycott the 2024 Olympics in Paris if Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to participate.

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Cancelo left Man City to play more, says Guardiola

Cancelo left Man City to play more, says Guardiola

Pep Guardiola said Joao Cancelo's surprise loan move from Premier League champions Manchester City to Bayern Munich was motivated by the full-back's desire to play more.

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Ex-French PM says hair loss condition no barrier to ambition

Ex-French PM says hair loss condition no barrier to ambition

France's former prime minister Edouard Philippe, a leading contender to succeed President Emmanuel Macron in 2027 elections, has opened up about a hair loss condition he says will not diminish his political ambition.

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