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Jones wants England to have 'our own party' against Grand Slam-chasing France

Jones wants England to have 'our own party' against Grand Slam-chasing France

England coach Eddie Jones has urged his reshaped side to "have our own party" against a "massively aroused" France when they try to deny Les Bleus a coveted Grand Slam in the final match of the 2022 Six Nations in Paris on Saturday.

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P&O Ferries axes UK jobs to stay afloat, sparking angry protests

P&O Ferries axes UK jobs to stay afloat, sparking angry protests

P&O Ferries, which sails daily between Britain and France, on Thursday axed 800 UK crew with immediate effect and suspended services in a bid to stay afloat, sparking protests from angry staff and trade union fury.

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Curry sprains foot but hopes for NBA playoff return: reports

Curry sprains foot but hopes for NBA playoff return: reports

Stephen Curry suffered a sprained ligament in his left foot and will be out indefinitely, but there is optimism he will return by the start of the NBA playoffs, according to media reports Thursday.

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Footballer Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash: inquest

Footballer Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash: inquest

Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash having inhaled toxic levels of carbon monoxide from the aircraft's faulty exhaust system during an unlicensed 2019 flight, an inquest jury ruled Thursday.

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France suspends Corsican nationalist's jail term after clashes

France suspends Corsican nationalist's jail term after clashes

The French judiciary on Thursday suspended the prison sentence of a Corsican nationalist jailed for the assassination of a top official, as the government seeks to ease tensions and end violent clashes on the Mediterranean island.

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Irish ace Townend has a rollercoaster of a St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham

Irish ace Townend has a rollercoaster of a St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham

Irish jockey Paul Townend will not forget St Patrick's Day for a long time to come after experiencing a whole range of emotions within the space of 90 minutes at the Cheltenham Festival on Thursday.

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Transgender swimmer Thomas qualifies for US college final

Transgender swimmer Thomas qualifies for US college final

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas was the fastest qualifier for Thursday's 500-yard freestyle final at the US collegiate women's swimming and diving championships in Atlanta.

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Russian-European Mars mission suspended over Ukraine war

Russian-European Mars mission suspended over Ukraine war

A Russian-European mission to land a rover on Mars has been suspended due to the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine, the European Space Agency announced Thursday, as Moscow said it regretted the "bitter" decision.

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Macron vows tax cuts, benefits shake-up in election manifesto

Macron vows tax cuts, benefits shake-up in election manifesto

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged further tax cuts, reforms to the welfare system and major public investments on Thursday as he unveiled his manifesto less than a month from elections.

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British-Iranians release helped by nuclear talks, Ukraine: analysts

British-Iranians release helped by nuclear talks, Ukraine: analysts

The deal to release British-Iranian detainees was given vital impetus by nuclear talks in Vienna and the West's evolving energy needs in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine, analysts said on Thursday.

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