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Several wounded in clashes at Albania opposition rally
Several wounded in clashes at Albania opposition rally

Protesters clashed with police in the Albanian capital on Tuesday, with opposition supporters hurling Molotov cocktails and stones at government buildings and officers responding with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.

February 10, 2026

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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior
Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's failure to stay calm under pressure was a "bitter pill" as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.

February 10, 2026

'On autopilot': US skate star Malinin nears more Olympic gold
'On autopilot': US skate star Malinin nears more Olympic gold

US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned he was "on autopilot" after seizing the lead after the men's singles short programme at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday to stay on track for a second gold in his debut Games.

February 10, 2026

Carrick frustrated by Man Utd's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw
Carrick frustrated by Man Utd's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw

Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United's lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.

February 10, 2026

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Colombian senator kidnapped, president targeted in election run-up
Colombian senator kidnapped, president targeted in election run-up

A Colombian senator was kidnapped and held hostage for hours Tuesday as the country's president reported an attempt on his own life in the run-up to elections that observers have warned could be marred by violence.

February 10, 2026

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Shiffrin flops at Winter Olympics as helmet row grows
Shiffrin flops at Winter Olympics as helmet row grows

US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin suffered more Winter Olympic heartbreak on Tuesday as Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych vowed to continue wearing a banned helmet depicting victims of the war with Russia.

February 10, 2026