Britain's Charles, Kate postpone appearances over health woes
British head of state King Charles III has been treated for an enlarged prostate and will undergo a procedure in hospital next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.
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Brentford's Toney 'free' after betting ban
Brentford striker Ivan Toney declared himself "free" as he celebrated the end of his eight-month ban from football on Wednesday.
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Heavy snow, freezing rain hobble European travel
Severe winter weather in northern Europe prompted the cancellation of hundreds of flights Wednesday at Frankfurt airport, Germany's busiest, while heavy snow in Scandinavia shut down air travel in Oslo for several hours.
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Rohit ton powers India to 212-4 in Afghanistan T20
Skipper Rohit Sharma became the first batsman in Twenty20 internationals to hit five centuries as he propelled India to 212-4 after a top-order collapse in the third match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.
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Princess of Wales in hospital after surgery: palace
The Princess of Wales is facing up to two weeks in hospital and several months' recuperation after undergoing successful abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace announced on Wednesday.
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'Born leader' O'Mahony named Ireland's Six Nations captain
Peter O'Mahony will captain Ireland in their defence of the Six Nations title with head coach Andy Farrell declaring on Wednesday the veteran backrow forward is a "born leader."
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Trade barriers can slow energy transition: IEA chief
Trade barriers can slow the world's energy transition but commerce also needs to be fair, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said Wednesday, as world powers tussle over the technologies key to fighting climate change.
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US retail sales beat expectations in December to wrap solid year
US retail sales accelerated more than anticipated in December, closing out a year marked by resilient consumption, government data showed on Wednesday.
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McIlroy looks to move on from Dubai Invitational misfortune
Rory McIlroy hopes the worst is behind him going into the Dubai Desert Classic after a series of critical mistakes denied him the title last week at the Dubai Invitational.
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Xavi threatens 'to pack his bags' if Barca players no longer follow him
Under-pressure Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday he would resign if his squad no longer believed in him following last weekend's heavy Spanish Super Cup final loss to Real Madrid.
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