Sports News from Friday, February 6th, 2026
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India's Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup, replaced by Siraj
Seam bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a knee injury, India's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Friday, with Mohammed Siraj named as a replacement.
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Sooryavanshi's record 175 guides India to Under-19 World Cup glory
Indian 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashed a ferocious batting masterclass in the Under-19 World Cup final against England on Friday as India claimed their sixth title with a 100-run victory.
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Dubai Basketball beats Real Madrid at home with decisive comeback
Dubai Basketball delivered another unforgettable night at Coca-Cola Arena, defeating Real Madrid 93:85 to secure back-to-back EuroLeague home wins in the space of 48 hours.
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Alexandrova sets up semi-finals clash with Baptiste at Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
World no 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova will take on world no 56 Hailey Baptiste at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open semi-finals on Friday after ending Alexandra Eala’s run in straight sets.
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North Korea holds national winter games as it sits out Winter Olympics
North Korea has opened its national winter games, state media reported, as athletes from the reclusive state sit out the Milan Cortina Winter Olympicsafter failing to secure qualification spots.
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France defeats Ireland with strong performance in Six Nations opener
France has launched the defence of their Six Nations title in emphatic fashion, sweeping Ireland aside 36-14 at the Stade de France on Thursday.
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Ramadan working hours confirmed for UAE public sectorThe UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced the official working hours for federal entities during the holy month of Ramadan.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed attends final day of UAE SWAT ChallengeHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the final day of the seventh UAE SWAT Challenge at the Al Ruwayyah training ground in Dubai.
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UAE chairs Arab League emergency meeting on Israeli settlement expansionThe UAE has chaired an emergency meeting of the Arab League in Cairo to address recent Israeli decisions to expand settlements in the Palestinian territories.
