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Ukrainians sceptical of Trump, Putin promises
Ukrainians sceptical of Trump, Putin promises

Ukrainians have reacted sceptically to a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump, who had sought to convince Moscow to agree to a temporary ceasefire.

March 19, 2025

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No.1 Scheffler excited at progress, Texas-style Masters menu
No.1 Scheffler excited at progress, Texas-style Masters menu

World number one Scottie Scheffler said Wednesday he is excited about improvements in his game as he unveiled a Texas-style menu for next month's Masters champions dinner.

March 19, 2025

Rarely seen cave art holds prehistoric secrets in France
Rarely seen cave art holds prehistoric secrets in France

Deep inside a labyrinthine cave in southwestern France, ancient humans who lived around 30,000 years ago carved horses, mammoths and rhinoceros into the walls, a fabulous prehistoric menagerie that has rarely been seen -- until now.

March 19, 2025

Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call
Trump says Ukraine truce bid 'on track' after Zelensky call

President Donald Trump said he had a "very good" call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky Wednesday, insisting that efforts to secure a ceasefire remained on track despite the lack of a deal so far with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

March 19, 2025

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Thigh injury rules Retegui out of Italy's Nations League clash with Germany
Thigh injury rules Retegui out of Italy's Nations League clash with Germany

Mateo Retegui is out of Italy's Nations League quarter-final against Germany after picking up a thigh injury, the country's football federation (FIGC) said on Wednesday.

March 19, 2025

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After Putin-Trump call, Russians dream of 1945-style Ukraine victory
After Putin-Trump call, Russians dream of 1945-style Ukraine victory

For Russian civil servant Larisa, talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump have put Moscow one step closer to victory, even if they are far from ending three years of fighting in Ukraine.

March 19, 2025