'Fearless' France among World Cup favourites, says Sonny Bill Williams
A "fearless" France are among the Rugby World Cup favourites, former New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams said ahead of the two teams' heavyweight clash in the opening match of the tournament on Friday.
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England's Cole wary of 'dangerous' Argentina ahead of World Cup opener
Dan Cole said Wednesday that Argentina's scrum could still cause England problems in their Rugby World Cup opener even if the Pumas' pack is not the force of old.
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France tightens Rugby World Cup security to avoid repeat fiasco
The French government on Wednesday revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup that begins in France this week and avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France.
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Storms kill 11 in Mediterranean, east Europe
Storms have killed at least 11 people in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria, with a Greek region hit by more rain in 24 hours than it normally sees in a year, officials said Wednesday.
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'Door is open' says first black US director at Venice
US director Ava DuVernay said she hoped that her entry in Venice on Wednesday, "Origin", would set a precedent as the first by "an African-American woman" at the world's oldest film festival.
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G20 shirking 'critical' climate issues: UN climate chief
Statements by G20 ministers ahead of a key summit are "woefully inadequate" about addressing the climate emergency, the UN's climate change chief told AFP in an interview Wednesday, calling for stronger action from the nations responsible for most planet-heating pollution.
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'Emotional' Meronk reveals anger at Ryder Cup exclusion
Adrian Meronk said Wednesday he was "shocked, sad and angry" after failing to receive a Ryder Cup pick from Europe captain Luke Donald.
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Canada reach semis to end Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream
Canada ended Luka Doncic's Basketball World Cup dream on Wednesday with a 100-89 win over Slovenia to reach the semi-finals.
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UK to ban Russia's Wagner Group as 'terrorist' organisation
The UK government said on Wednesday it would ban Russian mercenary outfit the Wagner Group by listing it as a terrorist organisation.
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The Rolling Stones in dates
As legendary English rock band The Rolling Stones launch their first album in nearly two decades, AFP looks back at standout moments in more than 60 years together.
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