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Lewandowski earns Barca win over Alaves to preserve title hopes
Global warming makes French reservoir a winter resort for migrating cranes
Global warming makes French reservoir a winter resort for migrating cranes

The Lac du Der was once just a passing glimpse for hundreds of thousands of cranes flying from Scandinavia in search of sunshine, but with global warming the French reservoir has become an attractive winter retreat.

February 02, 2025

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Kolo Muani double helps Juve to Empoli win, Inter set for key Milan derby
Kolo Muani double helps Juve to Empoli win, Inter set for key Milan derby

Randal Kolo Muani continued his fine start at Juventus with both goals in Sunday's 4-1 win in Turin, as champions Inter Milan gear up for a crunch derby with AC Milan.

February 02, 2025

Jones says Scotland must end Ireland losing streak to prove Six Nations worth
Jones says Scotland must end Ireland losing streak to prove Six Nations worth

Huw Jones has challenged Scotland to prove they are true Six Nations title contenders by ending their long losing streak against Ireland.

February 02, 2025

Borthwick urges England to be a 'better team' against France in Six Nations
Borthwick urges England to be a 'better team' against France in Six Nations

Steve Borthwick promised an improved performance by his England side against France after they launched their Six Nations campaign with a loss to champions Ireland in Dublin.

February 02, 2025

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Fangio's Mercedes 1954 F1 car sold for record $53 mln at auction
Fangio's Mercedes 1954 F1 car sold for record $53 mln at auction

Five-time world champion Fangio steered it to victory in the 1955 Argentine Grand Prix, with Moss at the wheel in the same season's Italian Grand Prix where he posted the fastest lap time.

February 02, 2025

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Cash-keen Taliban betting on Afghanistan's mines
Cash-keen Taliban betting on Afghanistan's mines

A miner in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan poured water over a block of jade, exposing the green stone that is part of the Taliban authorities' push to capitalise on the country's rich mineral resources.

February 02, 2025