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Lens lose, giving PSG chance to reclaim Ligue 1 lead

Lens lose, giving PSG chance to reclaim Ligue 1 lead

Ligue 1 leaders Lens blew a two-goal lead at home to Monaco on Saturday, going down to a 3-2 defeat that gives reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain the chance to reclaim top spot later.

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FIFA's Gaza support 'in keeping' with international federation - IOC

FIFA's Gaza support 'in keeping' with international federation - IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Saturday that FIFA's support of an investment programme in Gaza was "in keeping with the role" of an international federation.

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First all-Pakistani production makes history at Berlin film fest

First all-Pakistani production makes history at Berlin film fest

The Berlin film festival, which draws to a close on Saturday, made a piece of film history earlier this week when it screened its first all-Pakistani produced feature film.

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Gu forced to wait as heavy snow postpones Olympic halfpipe final

Gu forced to wait as heavy snow postpones Olympic halfpipe final

Eileen Gu was forced to wait for her final chance to win an Olympic gold at the Milan-Cortina Games as heavy snow on Saturday forced organisers to postpone the women's freeski halfpipe final.

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NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

NASA chief rules out March launch of Moon mission over technical issues

NASA chief Jared Isaacman on Saturday ruled out a March launch for Artemis 2, the first crewed flyby mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, citing technical issues.

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Dutch double as Bergsma and Groenewoud win Olympic speed skating gold

Dutch double as Bergsma and Groenewoud win Olympic speed skating gold

Speed skaters Jorrit Bergsma and Marijke Groenewoud struck double gold for the Netherlands, causing upsets in the men's and women's mass start races respectively at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday.

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At least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

At least three dead as migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

The bodies of three migrants were picked up in waters off the Greek island of Crete during a rescue effort involving a commercial ship, authorities said Friday.

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Fears of renewed conflict haunt Tehran as US issues threats

Fears of renewed conflict haunt Tehran as US issues threats

Tehran resident Hamid struggles to sleep as fears of renewed conflict haunt the Iranian capital after last year's 12-day war with Israel.

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Struggling Juventus' woes deepen with home loss to Como

Struggling Juventus' woes deepen with home loss to Como

Juventus were jeered off after capping a dreadful week with a 2-0 home loss to fellow Champions League chasers Como in Serie A on Saturday.

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Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes

Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes

Chelsea's chances of Champions League qualification were dented as Burnley snatched a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa also struck late to salvage a point against Leeds on Saturday.

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