Americans Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher finished in second place in the cross-country team sprint at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Wednesday.

Far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, died on Saturday

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Rebecca Morrison produced the heroics to keep Britain in the medal hunt and was “absolutely delighted with the outcome” of the must-win encounter

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One of the double-decker buses damaged a theatre in south London

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Real Madrid will host Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Wednesday after Vinicius reported racist abuse

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Economists predict inflation is now on track to drop to the government target of 2% in April, providing some relief for chancellor Rachel Reeves

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Paula Badosa retired from her match in Dubai on Tuesday after struggling with a thigh injury

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Three major Canadian airlines are suspending flights to the popular tourist destination

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Mourinho has been heavily criticised for suggesting Vinicius had provoked the abuse with his goal celebration.

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From enjoying the cherry blossom in Kyoto to swimming in Copenhagen’s harbour baths, these cities are ideal for a spring holiday

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• Six Russians and four Belarusians set for Milano Cortina

• All athletes will compete under their nation’s flags

Ukraine’s sports minister has condemned the decision to allow six Russians and four Belarusians to compete under their nation’s flags at next month’s Winter Paralympics as “disappointing and outrageous” and said Ukraine officials will not attend the opening ceremony or other official events as a result.

“The flags of Russia and Belarus have no place at international sporting events that stand for fairness, integrity, and respect,” said Matvii Bidnyi in response to the International Paralympic Committee’s decision on Monday. “These are the flags of regimes that have turned sport into a tool of war, lies and contempt. In Russia, Paralympic sport has been made a pillar for those whom Putin sent to Ukraine to kill – and who returned from Ukraine with injuries and disabilities,” he added.

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It is the latest in a series of avalanches which have struck the European Alps this winter

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• Norwegian claims his fifth gold medal at Milano Cortina

• USA have to settle for silver in cross-country battle

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo led Norway to victory in the men’s cross-country team sprint on Wednesday to claim his fifth win at Milano Cortina Olympics – and a record 10th Winter Olympic gold medal.

Alongside Einar Hedegart in the final, the Norway duo saw off the United States, clocking 18 minutes, 28.9 seconds. Ben Ogden and Gus Schumacher were 1.4 seconds behind for the silver, while Italy’s Elia Barp and Federico Pellegrino took bronze, 3.3 seconds back.

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Aggravated burglary charges against 18 further defendants are also being dropped

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The unaccredited furry friend accompanied skiers across the finish line to a rapturous reception from the crowd

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They're still the Big Apple's trendsetters, bar naan.

Increased supply, low buyer demand and stretched affordability in London are keeping a lid on prices, one housing market expert said.

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