Scotland's first 'slap fight' event cancelled

Experts warned competitors faced an 'elevated risk' of concussion if they participated in bouts.

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New Scotland-England border landmark plan submitted

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England and Scotland meet in 'do-or-die' match

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Neighbours cancelled for second time as Amazon backs out

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The Guardian - 1d
Neighbours cancelled again, two years after revival

The series will finish at the end of 2025, after 40 years and more than 9,000 episodes.
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Women’s Nations League roundup: Austria pip Scotland as Italy edge Wales

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The Guardian - 1d
England thrash Scotland to keep up U20 Grand Slam bid

England take a step closer to an Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam by hammering Scotland in Newcastle.
BBC News - 23h
England regain Calcutta Cup after Scotland miss last-gasp kick

Finn Russell misses a 79th-minute conversion as England do just enough to deny Scotland an unprecendented fifth successive win in the fixture.
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South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details

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Trump Moves to Cancel New York City’s Congestion Pricing

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Texas and USC canceling spring football games, joining Nebraska and Florida State

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Amidst the abrupt layoffs of some employees who worked Marvel Rivals, it's now reported that the game's cancelation was considered prior to its release, which is a surprising revelation, given it ...
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French far-right leader cancels speech, accusing Bannon of 'Nazi' gesture

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Martin Bakole to face Joseph Parker on short notice after Daniel Dubois falls ill days before event

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WWE WrestleMania 42 location: The Rock announces New Orleans as host for wrestling's biggest event in 2026

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World champion Dubois out of Parker fight with illness

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Morning Report — Senators muscle forward in the budget fight

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Flight then fight - travelling Bakole misses weigh-in

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Bernie Sanders Isn’t Giving Up His Fight

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The New York Times - 23h
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Donald Trump’s first month in charts

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Financial Times - 1d
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The Guardian - 12h
Agony for Finn Russell after missed kick hands England win over Scotland

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Trump Dismantles Government Fight Against Foreign Influence Operations

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UnitedHealth now has to fight the government on another front. The stock is sinking.

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Dubois’ absence hurts ‘fight card of the century’ but Bakole brings danger

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The Guardian - 1d
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump

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