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Marseille start life after De Zerbi with Strasbourg draw
Marseille start life after De Zerbi with Strasbourg draw

Marseille began life after Roberto De Zerbi with a 2-2 draw at home against Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Saturday despite leading by two goals late into the second period.

February 14, 2026

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ECB to extend euro backstop to boost currency's global role
ECB to extend euro backstop to boost currency's global role

The European Central Bank said Saturday it will expand access to its euro liquidity backstop to central banks worldwide, in a move aimed at boosting the single currency's global role.

February 14, 2026

Canada warned after 'F-bomb' Olympics curling exchange with Sweden
Canada warned after 'F-bomb' Olympics curling exchange with Sweden

Curling's world governing body said Saturday Canada have received a verbal warning over bad language used after accusations of cheating from defending Olympic champions Sweden.

February 14, 2026

Resurgent Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar final to end title drought
Resurgent Muchova beats Mboko in Qatar final to end title drought

Karolina Muchova captured her first WTA 1000 crown and her first title since 2019 with an impressive 6-4, 7-5 victory over Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko in the Qatar Open final on Saturday.

February 14, 2026

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Ireland hold their nerve to beat gallant Italy in Six Nations thriller
Ireland hold their nerve to beat gallant Italy in Six Nations thriller

Ireland rebounded from an opening hammering by France to edge a gallant Italy 20-13 in their Six Nations match at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

February 14, 2026

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Ghana rallies round traditional tunic after foreign mockery
Ghana rallies round traditional tunic after foreign mockery

Ghanaians have rushed to defend their colourful handwoven "fugu" smocks after President John Mahama's wearing of the loose-fitting traditional garment on a recent state visit to Zambia caused an online storm.

February 13, 2026