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Without a host of experienced names, Andy Farrell is relying on stand-in skipper James Ryan, Iain Henderson, Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and more to guide Ireland's Six Nations novices in a potentially tricky Stadio Olimpico encounter

French-Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui, whose "exfiltration" via Tunisia sparked a diplomatic incident with Paris, was sentenced in absentia on Friday to three years in prison for illegally entering Tunisia, her lawyer said. Bouraoui had been banned from leaving Algeria after being sentenced to two years in jail for "offending Islam"…

Renard has made 142 appearances for her country and is one of women's football's most decorated stars, having won 14 French league titles and eight Champions Leagues with Lyon

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Strikes and new laws around AirBnbs in some areas could cause issues

Ukraine’s allies promise to stand with Kyiv as the conflict enters a second year, while China treads a careful line.

Two bi-nationals convicted of planning terrorist attacks in France have been stripped of their French nationality, a rare decision by the state.

The Scots are top of the Guinness Six Nations table after opening their campaign with bonus-point wins away to England and at home to Wales.

Stuart Hogg has been passed fit to play in Paris.