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1. Bivol takes Beterbiev’s undisputed light-heavyweight world title

   Dmitry Bivol defeats Artur Beterbiev in a split-points decision to claim light-heavyweight world title in Saudi Arabia.

2. German frontrunner pledges to lead in Europe before key election

   German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz appeal to voters before Sunday's election.

3. Pope in critical condition after suffering respiratory crisis: Vatican

   Francis was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing breathing difficulties.

4. Can Arabs stop Trump’s Gaza displacement proposal?

   Some Arab leaders have met to discuss an alternative plan for the Strip devastated by 15 months of Israeli war.

5. ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia beat England in record chase

   Australia chase 356 to beat England as the Cricket World Cup holders open their Champions Trophy account in Lahore.

6. One dead, several wounded after stabbing in eastern France

   French President Macron calls the incident 'Islamist terrorism', as the alleged perpetrator is taken in police custody.

7. Netanyahu playing ‘dirty games’ to sabotage Gaza truce deal: Hamas

   The Palestinian group says the Israeli government is not engaging in negotiations for phase 2 of the truce deal.

8. ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan and India prepare blockbuster showdown

   Pakistan hope seam attack tip the balance against India in a must-win Champions Trophy clash in Dubai.

9. Trump fires top US general CQ Brown in major Pentagon shake-up

   The US president fires CQ Brown without providing a reason and also announced replacement of five top officers.

10. Alice Weidel: The far-right leader shaping Germany’s AfD

    As Germany heads to the polls, a look at the politician cultivating the anti-immigrant party’s ‘image of competence’.