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Antonelli thanks Verstappen for support after online death threats

Antonelli thanks Verstappen for support after online death threats

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli on Thursday thanked Max Verstappen for his support as he revealed that the Red Bull driver and his race engineer had spoken to him after receiving death threats on social media following the Qatar Grand Prix.

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'Motivated' Bordeaux-Begles launch Champions Cup defence at 'Bull Ring'

'Motivated' Bordeaux-Begles launch Champions Cup defence at 'Bull Ring'

Title holders Bordeaux-Begles open the defence of their Champions Cup crown on Saturday with a gruelling trip to the Bulls and the challenge of one of the sport's most difficult away journeys.

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European leaders in phone call voiced distrust of US over Ukraine: report

European leaders in phone call voiced distrust of US over Ukraine: report

European leaders in a conference call this week voiced distrust of US efforts to negotiate an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, according to German news weekly Der Spiegel, which said it had obtained written notes on the call.

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German broadcaster backs Israel in Eurovision debate

German broadcaster backs Israel in Eurovision debate

The public broadcaster organising Germany's entry for Eurovision said Thursday that Israel was entitled to compete in the contest, as European broadcasters debate whether to exclude the country over its conduct in Gaza.

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Norris rejects idea of team loyalty before Formula 1 title showdon

Norris rejects idea of team loyalty before Formula 1 title showdon

Lando Norris on Thursday rejected the idea of asking title rival and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri to support him this weekend in the decisive season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix even if it is the only way he can beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the title.

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Spanish star Rosalia to go on world tour in 2026

Spanish star Rosalia to go on world tour in 2026

Spanish star Rosalia on Thursday announced 2026 world tour dates for her critically acclaimed new album "Lux", with shows across Europe, the United States and Latin America.

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South Africa says wants equal treatment, after US G20 exclusion

South Africa says wants equal treatment, after US G20 exclusion

South Africa responded Thursday to a US bar on its participation in G20 events under Washington's presidency by saying it was a fully-fledged member of the forum and expected to be treated equally.

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Trump despair drives folk icon Joan Baez back to the studio

Trump despair drives folk icon Joan Baez back to the studio

Legendary American folk singer Joan Baez has told AFP that the return of Donald Trump to the White House has pushed her to go back to the studio where she has just recorded a protest song.

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One in three French Muslims say suffer discrimination: report

One in three French Muslims say suffer discrimination: report

Discrimination based on religion has increased in France, a report by the country's rights ombudswoman found Thursday, with one in three Muslims surveyed saying they had suffered from it.

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Trump favorite reclaims narrow lead in Honduras presidential vote

Trump favorite reclaims narrow lead in Honduras presidential vote

A right-wing Honduran presidential candidate backed by Donald Trump reclaimed a narrow lead over his rival Thursday on the fourth day of a plodding vote count.

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