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Bordeaux-Begles give up on top two hopes after shock Stade Francais loss
Bordeaux-Begles give up on top two hopes after shock Stade Francais loss

Bordeaux-Begles head coach Yannick Bru said on Saturday that an automatic place in the French Top 14 semi-finals is no longer possible after a surprise 33-28 home defeat to Stade Francais.

January 24, 2026

Trump praises UK troops as row over his NATO comments grows
Trump praises UK troops as row over his NATO comments grows

US President Donald Trump on Saturday appeared to offer an olive branch to Britain on Saturday in a row over the role of UK soldiers in Afghanistan, calling them "among the greatest of all warriors".

January 24, 2026

Spurs slip at Burnley increases pressure on Frank as City win
Spurs slip at Burnley increases pressure on Frank as City win

Thomas Frank's job is under renewed threat after Tottenham dropped more points in a 2-2 draw at relegation-threatened Burnley on Saturday as Manchester City cut the gap to Premier League leaders Arsenal to four points.

January 24, 2026

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Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation
Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation

A massive winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain on New Mexico and Texas Saturday as it spread across the United States towards the northeast, threatening tens of millions of Americans with blackouts, transportation chaos and bone-chilling cold.

January 24, 2026

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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal

US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, he will impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the border.

January 24, 2026