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Can Ireland thrive without Andy Farrell? – Six Nations talking points
Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.
Italy’s top court upholds Amanda Knox’s slander conviction over Kercher murder
Ms Knox had appealed against the conviction based on a European Court of Human Rights ruling.
Italy under fire for releasing Libya warlord accused of war crimes
The reaction came after the Italian government on Tuesday released and sent back home Ossama Anjiem, also known as Ossama al-Masri.
Warren Gatland warns Six Nations rivals to ‘write Wales off at your peril’
Wales are largely written off as Six Nations contenders after a record losing run.
Journalist released in Iran ‘expected to be held longer’ and praises Musk role
Cecilia Sala was freed on January 8.
UK troops touch down in Japan as countries’ defence ministers talk fighter jets
Defence Secretary John Healey has discussed a programme to develop new fighter jets with his Japanese counterpart.
Search for second Briton missing in the Dolomites called off for the day
The body of Sam Harris, 35, was found in the Passo di Conca area on Wednesday, rescuers said.
Search resumes for second missing Briton in Dolomites after body found
A body was found in the search for Sam Harris, 35, and Aziz Ziriat, on Wednesday, with reports suggesting it has been identified as Mr Harris.
Biden cancels trip to meet pope and Zelensky as fires rage in California
The US president was scheduled to leave for Italy after giving the eulogy for former president Jimmy Carter at his funeral in Washington on Thursday.
Body found in Dolomites search for British hikers believed to be Sam Harris
Aziz Ziriat and Mr Harris have not been seen or heard from since January 1 and they did not check in for their flight home on January 6.