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The New Lion has become the favorite for the Champion Hurdle following the announcement that Constitution Hill will not compete, focusing instead on a career in flat racing.

The proposed mine in Ontario's Ring of Fire has passed another regulatory stage despite ongoing protests from a First Nation.

Norwegian skier Astrid Øyre Slind faced an unexpected hurdle during the Olympic 50km race, leading to the disappointment of her Olympic dream.

Paramount Skydance has cleared a significant regulatory hurdle regarding its acquisition offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Constitution Hill achieved a decisive victory in his Flat debut at Southwell, prompting discussions about his upcoming participation in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Constitution Hill is set to make his Flat debut at Southwell ahead of a potential bid for the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The Parkes Shire Council has officially opposed a proposed waste incinerator that would burn waste from Sydney.

Barcelona may face financial challenges in negotiating a permanent transfer for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United after a loan spell.

Trainer Nicky Henderson is contemplating the future racing plans for Constitution Hill, expressing uncertainty about his participation in the Champion Hurdle after an unconventional preparation following recent falls.

The Cheltenham Festival 2026 is set to take place from March 10 to March 13, featuring key races and options for how to watch the event.

Experts cite unreliable data as a major hurdle in activating nearly 4 million vacant homes in Spain.

Max McNeill, a leading owner and Cheltenham board member, advocates for an end to the perceived easier option for mares in the Champion Hurdle, urging for changes to the race structure.

Steve Jones provides insights and selections for horse racing tips for an upcoming event at Newbury, highlighting Milldam as a strong contender in the William Hill Hurdle despite challenging conditions.

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved a new amnesty law that grants immediate pardons to opposition leaders and other political prisoners, initiated by acting President Delcy Rodriguez following Nicolás Maduro's departure.

Sir Alex Ferguson's horse Live Conti, a leading contender for the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a setback.

The National Assembly has initiated legislation to punish the dissemination of false information about the victims of Japanese military 'comfort women,' addressing the need for state support given the vulnerability of elderly survivors to historical denial and hate speech.

In a shocking incident in Nanded district, Maharashtra, a father killed his 6-year-old daughter, Prachi, in an attempt to fulfill election eligibility criteria for village head, unable to adopt her due to prior birth certificate issues.

The Democratic Party's key promise of the 'One Person, One Vote System' was finally passed after a second attempt, but the low approval rate raises concerns for future party management.

As discussions on administrative integration accelerate ahead of the local elections, the issue of coordinating candidates from both parties garners attention, particularly in politically competitive regions like Jeonnam-Gwangju and Daegu-Gyeongbuk.

The Senate's plan to end the partial government shutdown has moved forward after being approved by the House Rules Committee, setting the stage for a possible vote in the full House.

France's Prime Minister Lecornu has successfully navigated the last hurdle in the budget dispute, with his minority government surviving two additional no-confidence votes from the opposition.

Newsboy provides his race selections and betting tips for Friday's races in the UK, including backing Poet Laureate in the Handicap Hurdle at Windsor.

The Senate has advanced a crucial $174 billion spending package to prevent a government shutdown, with a final vote set for later in the day.

Croatian tennis player Dino Prižmić lost in the final round of the Australian Open qualifiers to Britain's Arthur Fery, who secured his first Grand Slam main draw appearance.

Newsboy predicts that Kelvin Forlonge will win the Book Your Celebration At westernhousehotel.co.uk Handicap Hurdle at Ayr on Tuesday, along with aspirations for a Daily Double.

AP McCoy shared his insights on Iberico Lord's unexpected victory in the Coral Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton Park, a race won with a jockey change due to Nico de Boinville's absence.

Steve Jones provides four each-way horseracing tips for Kempton and Warwick, with a special emphasis on King of the Lake in the Lanzarote Hurdle.

A proposed amendment to Taiwan's relations law, which could have provoked Beijing's anger, was halted in its initial stages after concerns about the implications for de jure independence.

Lossiemouth achieved a decisive victory in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown, overcoming a previous fall in the Irish Champion Hurdle attributed to a flock of seagulls.

A whistleblower emerges as a legal hurdle against Almeida, raising questions about Atletico Madrid's new ownership and its sports complex project.

Newsboy predicts a three-win streak for Olly Murphy's Scorpio Rising in the Join Coral Handicap Hurdle at Newbury and anticipates a Grade 1 victory for Paul Nicholls in the Coral Challow Novices' Hurdle.

The article discusses the ongoing global issue of HIV, highlighting the challenges of stigma and late diagnoses, particularly in Spain, where early detection remains a significant hurdle.