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Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but  future uncertain
Pope marks 12 years in job in hospital - with cake - but future uncertain

Pope Francis marked 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, celebrating with cake and slowly recovering after a month in hospital, but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

March 13, 2025

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Georgian designer Demna leaves Balenciaga for Gucci
Georgian designer Demna leaves Balenciaga for Gucci

Georgian designer Demna is leaving Balenciaga after a decade to become artistic director of Gucci, the French parent company of both brands, Kering, said Thursday.

March 13, 2025

Diet puts Greenland Inuit at risk from 'forever chemicals': study
Diet puts Greenland Inuit at risk from 'forever chemicals': study

Scientists warned on Thursday that the long-term health of Inuit hunters in eastern Greenland was under threat, due to so-called "forever chemicals" in the atmosphere and their diet of polar bear and seal meat.

March 13, 2025

Sherratt wants Wales to balance 'heart and brain' in Six Nations send-off with England
Sherratt wants Wales to balance 'heart and brain' in Six Nations send-off with England

Matt Sherratt says Wales will need to find the "balance between heart and brain" when they face Six Nations title contenders England in Cardiff on Saturday.

March 13, 2025

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World MotoGP champion Martin to miss US race in new injury setback
World MotoGP champion Martin to miss US race in new injury setback

World MotoGP champion Jorge Martin will sit out the Grand Prix of the Americas after failing to recover from injury, having already been forced to miss the opening two races of the season.

March 13, 2025

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Martinez climbs to Paris-Nice stage win, Jorgenson takes lead
Martinez climbs to Paris-Nice stage win, Jorgenson takes lead

French rider Lenny Martinez sprinted to an uphill victory in the fifth stage of the Paris-Nice race on Thursday, with Jonas Vingegaard losing the overall lead to US teammate Matteo Jorgenson after a nasty fall.

March 13, 2025