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Stories of horror: Investigating a massacre in Sudan's Darfur region

Since the start of the war in Sudan on April 15, the capital Khartoum has been the scene of a deadly power struggle between warring generals Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo. But in the west of the country, in Darfur, a different horror is unfolding. Hemedti's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary and local Arab militia groups are systematically targeting the African Masalit ethnic group. Numerous videos have emerged of torture, massacres and arbitrary arrests. Refugees speak of sexual violence.

Owen Farrell's mental health decision 'a watershed moment' for rugby, says Wales coach Gatland

Wales boss Warren Gatland believes England captain Owen Farrell's decision to step away from international rugby is a wake-up call to the abuse suffered by players and their families.

Dublin, Cork and Belfast to host Women's Six Nations games

The RDS, Musgrave Park and Kingspan Stadium will host Ireland's three home Women's Six Nations games in 2024.

Erik ten Hag warned over 'risky strategy' with two Manchester United players

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has questioned Erik ten Hag's 'harsh' treatment of more experienced squad members.

World Tennis League unveils player roster for season 2 in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Meteora World Tennis League officials have revealed a stellar line-up for the second season of the competition, confirming the final 10 players and the teams they will represent in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi.

Impossible to quit? COP28 showdown over phase-out of fossil fuels

Beyond tired scapegoating arguments, there's a more important question: how shortsighted is humanity? Will we all perish tomorrow morning? No. But we do have to pay our food and energy bills. In Germany, cost is why there's a backlash against policies aimed at phasing out gas boilers, why a quickly-scrapped carbon tax sparked France's Yellow Vests movement, why naval-dependent Greece is leading the charge against a shipping tax.

Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

Rugby Australia said on Friday it will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions.

Germany Hosts Euro 2024 Draw As Contenders To Learn Fate

The draw for Euro 2024 takes place in the port city of Hamburg on Saturday when France, England and the other leading contenders will learn the path to potential continental glory that awaits them next summer. The Elbe Philharmonic Hall, overlooking the river which runs through Germany's second-largest city, will be the venue for the draw, just over six months before the start of the tournament which runs from June 14 to July 14. Not everyone's minds will be on next year's finals just yet as the draw takes place in a city plunged into sub-zero winter temperatures and with top-flight club football the centre of attention across the continent.

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Stories of horror: Investigating a massacre in Sudan's Darfur region

Owen Farrell's mental health decision 'a watershed moment' for rugby, says Wales coach Gatland

Dublin, Cork and Belfast to host Women's Six Nations games

Erik ten Hag warned over 'risky strategy' with two Manchester United players

World Tennis League unveils player roster for season 2 in Abu Dhabi

Impossible to quit? COP28 showdown over phase-out of fossil fuels

Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions

Germany Hosts Euro 2024 Draw As Contenders To Learn Fate