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From rations to G20's doorstep: Poland savours economic 'miracle'

From rations to G20's doorstep: Poland savours economic 'miracle'

Many Poles scoffed in 1980 when Lech Walesa, leader of the nascent Solidarity union, promised that Poland would become "a second Japan" -- yet the country now finds itself primed to join the G20 club of major economies.

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Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital

Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital

Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said, as a brief truce announced by US President Donald Trump gave way to renewed attacks in freezing conditions.

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'Way too far': Latino Trump voters shocked by Minneapolis crackdown

'Way too far': Latino Trump voters shocked by Minneapolis crackdown

Like many Latinos who voted in the 2024 US presidential election, Edgar Hernandez cast his ballot for Donald Trump.

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England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup

England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup

England are in search of a fresh start at the T20 World Cup after their Ashes debacle and a series of failures at global white-ball events, with captain Harry Brook under scrutiny on and off the field.

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Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs

Holders India will enter the T20 World Cup as firm favourites on home soil, but coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense scrutiny under the weight of expectation from a billion-plus fans.

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'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins

'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins

For New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, the treacherous road to the Super Bowl involves more than a series of must-win football games.

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Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams

Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams

Eddie Jones said Tuesday that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of upsetting the sport's big boys as he plots another shock with Japan.

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Equities and precious metals rebound after Asia-wide rout

Equities and precious metals rebound after Asia-wide rout

Stocks rallied while precious metals rebounded as some stability returned Tuesday following a rout fuelled by a perfect storm that sent shivers through across Asian trading floors.

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Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross

Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross

Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre is among those who believe Ireland are in decline as a rugby force, but two-time Six Nations title-winning Irish prop Mike Ross tells AFP they "will always be title contenders".

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Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races

Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will feature 306 male and female skiers from more than 70 countries racing in 10 events.

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