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Wada launches independent review into failed tests

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The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.

Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up

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Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

Mullins eyes British title at Sandown finale

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Willie Mullins will look to clinch the British jump trainers' championship at Sandown on Saturday - and become the first Irishman to do so in 70 years.

Spanish government to oversee football federation after Rubiales scandal

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The Spanish government will oversee the country's football federation until it holds new elections following the Luis Rubiales scandal.

Scottish Greens to oppose Yousaf in no-confidence vote

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Patrick Harvie says Humza Yousaf "burnt his bridges" by scrapping power-sharing deal between SNP and Greens.

More than 150 killed as heavy rains pound Tanzania

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The prime minister warns that El Niño-triggered heavy rains are likely to continue into May.

'Dinosaur mentality' - Antonio on Keane podcast criticism

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West Ham striker Antonio responds to Roy Keane's criticism of current players who speak on podcasts, calling it a 'dinosaur mentality'

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction overturned

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Victims group describes the New York appeal court's decision to retry Hollywood mogul as "profoundly unjust".

England's Cokayne returns for Grand Slam decider

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England make two injury-enforced changes to face France in their Grand Slam decider on Saturday in Bordeaux.

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Haiti PM resigns as transitional council sworn in

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The council will try to restore order and form a new government in the nation gripped by gang violence.

Extremist guilty of murdering man in street

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Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Alid told police he stabbed two men in protest at the Gaza conflict.

Scotland players 'good enough' for Lions selection

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The inaugural women’s British and Irish Lions squad in 2027 will not simply be an all-English select, says Scotland head coach Bryan Easson.

Fifa announces deal with Saudi oil company Aramco

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Fifa has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco.

Murder accused threatened ex with bath of bleach

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Jonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.

Cash-for-bottle deposit scheme delayed until 2027

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The planned recycling scheme has been pushed back following disagreements between devolved administrations.

Everton have miles to go despite derby win - Dyche

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Everton boss Sean Dyche says the club still have "miles to go" on and off the pitch after the Merseyside derby win over Liverpool.

Deadly Dubai floods made worse by climate change

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But it rains so rarely in the region that scientists do not have enough data to be fully sure.

The 1980 song that prophesied the end of apartheid

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How Paradise Road became South Africa's unofficial national anthem

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Newey to leave Red Bull over Horner allegations

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Red Bull design chief Adrian Newey is to leave the team in the wake of the controversy involving allegations about team principal Christian Horner.

Watch: Rescuers rush to get stranded whales into the sea

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Around 160 long-finned pilot whales washed up on the western Australian coast, wildlife officials say.

Ireland beat UAE in T20 World Cup qualifier opener

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Ireland recover from a batting wobble to secure an opening six-wicket win over hosts United Arab Emirates at the T20 World Cup qualifier.

Scarlets sign Scotland prop Hepburn from Exeter

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Scarlets sign Scotland loose-head prop Alec Hepburn from Exeter Chiefs for 2024-25.

Cambridge college sorry for messy bedroom photos

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Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, apologises for shared housekeeping photos of student accommodation.

Google accused of making it harder to search for rival

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In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

I can win world title in my 50s, says O'Sullivan

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Seven-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is capable of winning a world title in his 50s after reaching the last 16 at the 2024 event.

US economic growth slows but inflation grows

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The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

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Faletau suffers new injury blow with shoulder fracture

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Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau has fractured his shoulder and will not play again this season.

Return to duty for Army horses 'too early to know'

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Two horses are in a "serious condition" after they bolted through central London on Wednesday.

Hundreds arrested as Gaza protests sweep US universities

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Demonstrators and police clash in Austin, while scores are taken into custody in Boston and Los Angeles.

BJK Cup Finals revamped with knockout format

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The 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Finals will see a knockout phase replace the group stages.