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Olympics-Curling-Rock-solid Britain beat US to secure semi-final berth
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat beat Canada before ending the United States' unbeaten run to clinch their place in the mixed doubles curling semi-finals at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Saturday.Mouat and Dodds, who were w...Reuters
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Trump backs merger between Nexstar and Tegna
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media NXST.O and its smaller rival Tegna TGNA.N ."GET THAT DEAL DONE!" Trump said in a social media post.Reuters
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France opens probe against ex-culture minister lang after Epstein file dump
PARIS, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The French Financial Prosecutor's Office said on Saturday it had opened an investigation into former culture minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline on suspicion of 'aggravated tax fraud laundering', a move that follows the release of files linked to late co...Reuters
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Olympics-Freestyle skiing-Gu blends dragon power with China’s porcelain palette for slopestyle suit
By Giulia Segreti LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Double Olympic champion Eileen Gu channelled dragon energy and the blue and white hues of Chinese porcelain on her ski suit in qualifying on Saturday for the Milano Cortina Games slopestyle finals.Gu, who also models for high-street and luxury b...Reuters
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US pushes Russia and Ukraine to end war by summer, Zelenskiy says
US proposes new round of peace talks in Miami, Kyiv agreesWashington suggests energy ceasefire, Russia yet to agreeUkraine and Russia far apart on territorial issuesBy Yuliia Dysa and Olena Harmash KYIV, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The United States wants Moscow and Kyiv to find a solution on how to end th...Reuters
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Soccer-Man Utd tighten grip on fourth place with 2-0 home win over Spurs
MANCHESTER, England, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored to down 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, tightening their grip on fourth place in the Premier League and piling the pressure on visiting coach Thomas Frank.United moved...Reuters
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Olympics-Sports leaders reach consensus on new gender policy - IOC
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Global sports leaders have reached consensus on a new set of eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new policy expected to be announced within the first half of this year, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.It would be th...Reuters
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Johnson fastest, Vonn third in interrupted final training
World champion Johnson fastest in weather-interrupted downhill training Svindal still optimistic about Vonn's medal chancesBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - World champion Breezy Johnson led a weather-hit final training for the women's Olympic downhill on Sat...Reuters
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Soccer-Man Utd tighten grip on fourth place with 2-0 win over Tottenham
MANCHESTER, England, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes scored as Manchester United defeated 10-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday, tightening their grip on fourth place and piling the pressure on Thomas Frank.United move to 44 points ...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada keener than ever to hit the ice after norovirus postponement
Canada eager to play despite norovirus delay, says GardinerGame with Finland rescheduled for February 12Canada prioritises safety amid norovirus concerns, says TurnbullBy Trevor Stynes MILAN, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Canada women's hockey team brushed off concerns over the postponement of th...Reuters
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Olympics-Snowboard-Canada's Meryeta O'Dine ruled out of Games after ankle fracture
LIVIGNO, Italy Feb 7 (Reuters) - Canada's Olympic champion Meryeta O’Dine has been ruled out of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games after a fracture in a snowboard cross training session, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canada Snowboard said on Saturday.Medical staff evaluated the 26‑year‑ol...Reuters
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Olympics-Cross-country-Karlsson leads Sweden 1-2 in women's skiathlon
Sweden's Karlsson and Andersson dominate skiathlon, securing gold and silverNorway's Weng takes bronze, finishes 1:27 behind KarlssonU.S. contender Diggins comes home eighth after early crashBy Liz Hampton and Tommy LundTESERO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Sweden dominated the women’s skiathlon ...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia announces major new Syria investments
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday a major investment package in Syria spanning energy, aviation, real estate and telecommunications, as the kingdom positions itself as a leading backer of Syria's new leadership.Saudi Arabia launched an investment fund in Syria that will commit...Reuters
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Swiss upstart Von Allmen stuns Odermatt to win downhill gold
Von Allmen wins in 1:51.61, beating Odermatt by 0.70 secondsItalian Franzoni takes silver, Paris wins bronzeFavourite Odermatt finishes fourth Von Allmen becomes fifth Swiss to win Olympic men's downhill By Martyn HermanBORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Swiss young gun Franjo von Allmen produced...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Germany beat Japan, Canada to begin women's title defence
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Nicola Hadraschek scored twice as Germany secured their first win of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament, beating Japan 5-2 on Saturday, while defending champions Canada prepared for their delayed Milano Cortina opener against Switzerland.Hadrasch...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Germany beat Japan, Canada to begin women's title defence
By Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Nicola Hadraschek scored twice as Germany secured their first win of the women's Olympic ice hockey tournament, beating Japan 5-2 on Saturday, while defending champions Canada prepared for their delayed Milano Cortina opener against Switzerland.Hadrasch...Reuters
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Olympics-Short track-Canada's Dandjinou, famed for "eagle" celebration, hints at surprise for first Games
By Francesca Landini and Gianluca SemeraroMILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Canadian short track speed skater William Dandjinou, who celebrates a win by flapping his arms like an eagle, has hinted he will adopt a new victory routine if he crosses the finish line first at his debut Olympic Games in Milan next...Reuters
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French justice opens Epstein-linked probe against former culture minister
PARIS, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office said on Saturday it had opened an investigation into former Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline Lang on suspicion of 'aggravated tax fraud laundering', a move linked to the late convicted sex offe...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Five norovirus cases confirmed in Swiss and Finnish women's teams
By Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Five players from the Swiss and Finnish ice hockey teams have tested positive for norovirus but there is no wider outbreak at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the International Olympic Committee said on Saturday.The single Swiss case was co...Reuters
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Saudi Arabia to invest $2 billion to develop Aleppo's airports in phases, minister says
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia will invest 7.5 billion Saudi riyals ($2 billion) to develop two airports in the Syrian city of Aleppo over several phases, Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday.($1 = 3.7502 riyals)Reuters
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