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Adamczykova and Dusek grab snowboard cross world gold

Eva Adamczykova soared to a sensational gold at the snowboard cross World Championships in Bakuriani following a challenging year. The 29-year-old from the Czech Republic reclaimed the title she last won in 2019 after breaking both of her ankles just two months out from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics last year. Ad Australia's Josie Baff pipped Olympic champion Lindsey Jacobellis to silver whilst France's Manon Petit Lenoir fell short for fourth.

'Empire of Light': Sam Mendes takes us on nostalgic trip to the cinema

Elsewhere, while the French César awards crowned "La Nuit du 12", inspired by a true, unsolved femicide case, the Berlinale's top prize went to French documentary "On the Adamant", from filmmaker Nicolas Philibert.

Glazers' demands set to delay Manchester United takeover - reports

Plans for a takeover of Manchester United could be delayed until May, with the current US-based owners the Glazer family said to be holding out for a better offer, according to British media reports.

FIFA World 11 analysis: Who made it? Who missed out?

FIFA have revealed the 11 players who made their FIFPro men’s World XI for 2022 and there is plenty of debate regarding the selections.

‘Monument of French football’ Just Fontaine dies aged 89

Just Fontaine, who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament, has died aged 89.

Authorities launch social media crackdown in Iraq and Egypt

Meanwhile, Egyptian authorities have also targeted online content creators. Activists there are warning about a worsening human rights situation overall. A group of major NGOs are urging the UN Human Rights Council to pressure Egypt's government to stop what they call a "brutal crackdown" on civil society. For more, we're joined by FRANCE 24's Thameen Al-Kheetan, who also works for our Arabic channel.

World Cup finals record goal-scorer Just Fontaine dies

PARIS: Just Fontaine, the all-time top scorer in a single World Cup finals with 13 goals, has died aged 89, his family told AFP on Wednesday (Mar 1).

Erik ten Hag explains what Casemiro brings to Manchester United off the pitch

Erik ten Hag believes Casemiro's attitude is helping construct a winning mentality at Manchester United.

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Adamczykova and Dusek grab snowboard cross world gold

'Empire of Light': Sam Mendes takes us on nostalgic trip to the cinema

Glazers' demands set to delay Manchester United takeover - reports

FIFA World 11 analysis: Who made it? Who missed out?

‘Monument of French football’ Just Fontaine dies aged 89

Authorities launch social media crackdown in Iraq and Egypt

World Cup finals record goal-scorer Just Fontaine dies

Erik ten Hag explains what Casemiro brings to Manchester United off the pitch