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PSG star Hakimi faces trial for alleged rape

AFP, Published on 24/02/2026

» PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain footballer Achraf Hakimi, a key player in their Champions League-winning side last season, is to stand trial charged with raping a young woman, his lawyer and a French prosecutor told AFP on Tuesday.

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Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

AFP, Published on 24/02/2026

» GUADALAJARA — The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.

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Jeeno in driver’s seat for final round in Pattaya

Online Reporters and Reuters, Published on 21/02/2026

» Hometown favourite Jeeno Thitikul stands alone in first place heading into the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament, after a solid six-under par 66 on Saturday.

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Olympics rev up Milan's renewal but locals fear price to pay

AFP, Published on 19/02/2026

» MILAN - The Winter Olympics are expected to accelerate Milan's transformation into a vibrant international metropolis, but many residents fear the effect will see them priced out.

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ONE Championship launches ‘ONE Samurai’ Japan series as Chatri vows to create ‘new Japanese hero’

Nick Atkin, Published on 18/02/2026

» ONE Championship has announced a new five-year commitment to Japan with the launch of “ONE Samurai”, a monthly event series beginning on April 29 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

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Buriram target knockout stage as Shenhua arrive

Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 17/02/2026

» Buriram United will be determined not to falter when they host Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League Elite Tuesday night, knowing a draw will be enough to secure progression.

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'Madness': Ukrainians furious over Olympian ban for memorial helmet

AFP, Published on 12/02/2026

» KYIV — Ukrainians were outraged Thursday by a decision from the International Olympic Committee to disqualify their skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Winter Olympics over his helmet honouring killed athletes.

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Ukrainian racer kicked out of Olympics for ‘statement’ helmet

AFP, Published on 12/02/2026

» CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Italy - Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which depicts victims of his country’s war with Russia.

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Plenty of peaks, but skiing yet to take off in Central Asia

AFP, Published on 12/02/2026

» BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Two weeks before setting off for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics to compete as Kyrgyzstan’s only alpine skier, Timur Shakirov was weaving down a slalom course in his homeland.

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India look forward to Pakistan 'challenge' after T20 World Cup U-turn

AFP, Published on 11/02/2026

» NEW DELHI - India said on Tuesday it would be "a challenge" to face a "quality" Pakistan team in Colombo after Islamabad U-turned and decided to play the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash.