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Olympic medallist Barbosu banned for doping violation
The Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds a decision to ban Olympic bronze medallist Ana Barbosu for two years after three whereabouts failures.
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Letitia James appoints ex-prosecutor to lead Cornell sexual assault investigation
Jacqueline Kelly, who took part in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs case, will head criminal inquiry into 2024 incident at university
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Democrats’ triumph deals devastating blow to Trump - The Latest
The Democrats have won a historic midterms sweep, winning back control of Congress in a major setback for Donald Trump, now a lame-duck president for the rest of his time in office. Lucy Hough speaks to our Washington editor, Ankita Rao
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Rory McIlroy backs claim that LIV tried to ‘destroy’ DP World Tour
McIlroy: ‘LIV turned pro golf into an arms race’ DP chief executive: ‘We pay everyone on time’ Rory McIlroy voiced his support on Wednesday for the DP World Tour chief executive’s claim that LIV Golf’s goal was to “destroy” the European golf circuit. The six-time major winner and former world No 1 spoke with the media on Wednesday before the Abu Dhabi Championship and was asked about Guy Kinnings’ recent interview with the Scotsman. Continue reading...
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Voters in US capital say 'oui' to foie gras ban
The production and sale of foie gras is set to become illegal in Washington after voters in the US capital overwhelmingly backed a measure banning the controversial gourmet food item.
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Tributes paid to drummer with dozens of number ones
Amarillo singer Tony Christie says Clem Cattini was a "world class" musician and gentleman.
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Billy ‘The Kid’ Loughnane can be new ‘face of racing’ and next Dettori after Godolphin deal
The combination of prodigious talent in the saddle and an easy likeability out of it is a perfect fit for Dubai operation “I want to ride more Group One winners,” Billy Loughnane said last month when asked to name his main ambition for 2027, and Britain’s new 20-year-old champion jockey seems all but certain to achieve his aim, following Wednesday’s news that he has signed a retainer to ride in the royal blue colours of Sheikh Mohammed’s global Godolphin operation next year. Loughnane will be contracted alongside William Buick as one of two retained Godolphin jockeys next year, and not as an o
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The last time a Kansas Democrat was in the Senate, Judy Garland was filming the Wizard of Oz
Adam Hamilton, a pastor, has made history as the first Kansas Democrat to win the Senate in almost 100 years.
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Presidential hopeful Vance appears to question Iran war after polls debacle
Vance cited trusted pollster saying Iran war, Israel ties were top of mind for Trump voters swinging to Democrats.
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Presidential hopeful Vance appears to question Iran war after polls debacle
US VP Vance cites trusted pollster saying Iran war, Israel ties were top of mind for Trump voters swinging to Democrats.
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JD Vance says US war on Iran is ‘real reason’ Republicans lost midterm elections
Stance signals vice-president seeks to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of possible 2028 run
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Palestinian citizens of Israel face intimidation after election success
After winning a record number of parliament seats, Palestinian-led parties face campaign against them.
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