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Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross
Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations
Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations

England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland's grip on the competition with coach Steve Borthwick relishing the high expectations on his revitalised side.

February 03, 2026

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China to ban hidden car door handles in industry shift
China to ban hidden car door handles in industry shift

China will ban hidden door handles on cars sold in the country from next year, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla over safety concerns.

February 03, 2026

Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball leads Hornets fightback
Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball leads Hornets fightback

Alperen Sengun finished with 39 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets bagged their third consecutive victory with a 118-114 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Monday.

February 03, 2026

Waymo raises $16 bn to fuel global robotaxi expansion
Waymo raises $16 bn to fuel global robotaxi expansion

Self-driving car star Waymo on Monday said it raised $16 billion in a funding round that valued the Alphabet subsidiary at $126 billion.

February 03, 2026

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Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10
Bencic, Svitolina make history as mothers inside tennis top 10

Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina have made history as the first mothers ranked inside the WTA Tour's top 10 at the same time, with the governing body hailing it as "an incredible moment for women's sport".

February 03, 2026

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Faced with Trump, Pope Leo opts for indirect diplomacy
Faced with Trump, Pope Leo opts for indirect diplomacy

Faced with a highly polarised US political landscape, Leo XIV, the first American pope, has opted for discreet and indirect criticism while also keeping channels of communication open.

February 03, 2026