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Rangnick confirms Maguire to remain Man Utd captain

Rangnick confirms Maguire to remain Man Utd captain

Harry Maguire will remain Manchester United captain for the rest of the season, interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed on Friday amid reports of a power struggle in the dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Police start to clear trucker-led protests in Canada capital

Police start to clear trucker-led protests in Canada capital

Canadian police on Thursday began a massive operation to clear the trucker-led protests against Covid health rules clogging the capital for three weeks, with several arrests made.

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French first lady sues two women over trans claims

French first lady sues two women over trans claims

Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, has filed a lawsuit against two women who claimed she was transsexual, sparking a wave of online rumour-mongering weeks ahead of her husband's expected re-election campaign, a legal source said Friday.

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China's Han, Sui break record but face close Olympic figure skating final

China's Han, Sui break record but face close Olympic figure skating final

Chinese figure skaters Han Cong and Sui Wenjing smashed their own world record for the second time this Olympics to lead the pairs short programme before a roaring home crowd in Beijing on Friday.

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Ireland hooker Kelleher ruled out of rest of Six Nations

Ireland hooker Kelleher ruled out of rest of Six Nations

Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher has been ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations due to a shoulder issue, rugby chiefs announced on Friday.

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Sleepless night under falling shells at Ukraine front

Sleepless night under falling shells at Ukraine front

The ripped power lines hanging from wooden poles betray a sleepless night without electricity for the residents of this frontline Ukrainian town, where renewed shelling attacks have put it under a global spotlight.

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Two trapped, several feared missing in ferry fire off Greece

Two trapped, several feared missing in ferry fire off Greece

Two people were trapped Friday on a burning Italian-flagged ferry sailing through the Ionian Sea and nearly a dozen sustained minor injuries as hundreds were rescued, Greek officials said amid fears of unaccounted-for passengers on board.

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UK 'always' Prince Harry's home, protection case hears

UK 'always' Prince Harry's home, protection case hears

A lawyer for Prince Harry told a London court Friday that the UK "will always be his home", appealing a government refusal to provide the British royal with police protection even if he pays for it.

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European stocks steady, oil extends losses

European stocks steady, oil extends losses

European stock markets steadied on Friday, the end of a highly volatile week for equities as traders focus on the Ukraine crisis and inflation pressures.

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Keeping Leeds in Premier League is an 'obligation', says Bielsa

Keeping Leeds in Premier League is an 'obligation', says Bielsa

Marcelo Bielsa said injuries at Leeds were not an excuse for their poor season and that the club had an "obligation" to remain in the Premier League.

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