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Ukraine says it hits strategic Russian warship in Black Sea

Ukraine says it hits strategic Russian warship in Black Sea

Ukraine claimed Thursday to have hit Russia's flagship in the Black Sea with missiles, igniting a fire that Moscow said "seriously damaged" the warship as it accused Kyiv of helicopter strikes elsewhere over its territory.

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Swiatek plays first match as world number one with point to prove

Swiatek plays first match as world number one with point to prove

Iga Swiatek will play her first match as world number one when she leads Poland against Romania in the Billie Jean King Cup this weekend, desperate to improve her record on home ground.

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New aid convoy en route to Ethiopia's Tigray: UN

New aid convoy en route to Ethiopia's Tigray: UN

A new aid convoy of 47 trucks and three fuel tankers was on its way to Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region, the UN's World Food Programme said Thursday, following a conditional humanitarian truce between the government and Tigrayan rebels.

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Russian warship hit in Black Sea, as Moscow accuses Kyiv of border strikes

Russian warship hit in Black Sea, as Moscow accuses Kyiv of border strikes

Ukraine claimed Thursday to have hit Russia's flagship in the Black Sea with missiles, igniting a fire that Moscow said "seriously damaged" the warship as it accused Kyiv of helicopter strikes elsewhere over its territory.

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Tsitsipas, Zverev coast into Monte Carlo quarter-finals

Tsitsipas, Zverev coast into Monte Carlo quarter-finals

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas and second seed Alexander Zverev posted straight sets wins on their way to the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals on Thursday.

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Champions League can 'change your life', says Spurs boss Conte

Champions League can 'change your life', says Spurs boss Conte

Antonio Conte says the Champions League can "change your life" as he seeks to strengthen Tottenham's grip on a top-four place in the Premier League.

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Euro hits two-year low as ECB holds fire

Euro hits two-year low as ECB holds fire

The euro slumped to a near two-year low on Thursday after the European Central Bank remained vague about when it will raise interest rates in the face of soaring inflation.

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Mystery sarcophagus found in Notre-Dame to be opened

Mystery sarcophagus found in Notre-Dame to be opened

A mysterious leaden sarcophagus discovered in the bowels of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral after it was devastated by a fire will soon be opened and its secrets revealed, French archaeologists said Thursday.

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Klopp relishing heat of battle as Liverpool gear up for City re-match

Klopp relishing heat of battle as Liverpool gear up for City re-match

Jurgen Klopp says he is relishing the heat of the battle as quadruple-chasing Liverpool prepare to face Manchester City for the second time in a week, this time in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Ageing Ibra out again as goal-shy Milan defend Serie A lead

Ageing Ibra out again as goal-shy Milan defend Serie A lead

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is once again out of action for AC Milan, the veteran striker falling victim to the latest in a string of injuries as the Serie A leaders battle with a goalscoring problem ahead of Friday's match with Genoa.

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