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Israel presses Tehran
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Hormuz Shock Risk rising
Brazil's trade-war boom
Iran's revenge rewired
Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell
Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse
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Vingegaard soloes to victory in Paris-Nice fifth stage
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Spurs extend season ticket deadline as relegation fears grow
Tottenham have extended the deadline for fans to renew their season tickets because of the growing threat of relegation from the Premier League.
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Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke wins Pritzker architecture prize
Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke, whose modern buildings can sometimes appear "deliberately unfinished," is the recipient of this year's Pritzker Prize, considered the Nobel of architecture, organizers announced Thursday.
Cuba's golden Goose dies
Mexico after El Mencho falls
Nicaragua on the brink?
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Scotland boss Townsend says Six Nations title 'out of our hands'
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend said on Thursday the destination of the Six Nations title was "out of their hands" as his team chase glory in Ireland.
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Sheehan and van der Flier recalled for Triple Crown decider with Scots
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled stalwarts Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier to the starting XV for the Six Nations Triple Crown decider with Scotland on Saturday.
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Chelsea's Neto faces UEFA punishment for pushing ball boy
Chelsea's Pedro Neto is set to be punished by UEFA for pushing a ball boy during his team's 5-2 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League after European football's governing body announced on Thursday it had opened disciplinary proceedings.
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Engraved tombs help keep memories alive in Pakistan
Men and women sit on the graves of their loved ones at a Shia Muslim cemetery in Quetta, southwestern Pakistan, reciting verses from the Quran.
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Fears grow for French loans at Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages
The escalating Middle East war has raised concerns over the safety of masterpieces on loan from France to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, sparking questions about the security of the famed museum's only foreign branch.
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Scotland make three changes for crucial Six Nations clash against Ireland
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his starting side for a potentially title-deciding Six Nations clash in Ireland on Saturday.
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The rain in Spain was worst in nearly 50 years
Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency AEMET said Thursday.
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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
Federico Valverde's sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.
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Tandy urges Wales to raise level in Six Nations clash against Italy
Wales coach Steve Tandy urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged team for their Six Nations finale against Italy as they seek to end a painful losing streak.
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France coach Galthie beefs up his second row for England 'Crunch'
France coach Fabien Galthie has opted for a sturdier second row against England in their final Six Nations match on Saturday, bringing in Emmanuel Meafou and Thibaud Flament.
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Noma co-founder quits after abuse allegations
Danish chef Rene Redzepi, co-founder of the world renowned Noma restaurant, said on Thursday he was quitting following allegations of abuse of staff.
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Wales unchanged for Italy Six Nations finale
Wales coach Steve Tandy has urged his players to "go up another level" after naming an unchanged starting side for their Six Nations finale against Italy as they seek to end a painful losing streak.
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Back to work for Bangladesh migrants as Mideast war grinds on
Tens of thousands have fled the Gulf to escape the Middle East war, but Bangladeshi migrant workers say they have little choice but to return to earn a living.
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Russia jails 15 for life over 2024 concert hall attack
Russia on Thursday sentenced 15 men -- including four gunmen -- to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack which left 150 people dead, the deadliest onslaught in Russia in more than two decades.
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'Hurt' Atalanta try to bounce back from Bayern battering at Serie A leaders Inter
Reeling from their six-goal mauling at the hands of Champions League heavyweights Bayern Munich, Atalanta take the short trip to Serie A leaders Inter Milan on Saturday trying to boost their waning top-four hopes.
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World champion Norris says McLaren must 'improve in all areas'
World champion Lando Norris said Thursday that McLaren have made some progress since a disappointing opening to the season in Australia but warned they still need to "improve in all areas".
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Early F1 leader Russell says 'championship means nothing at this point'
George Russell said Thursday the "championship means nothing at this point" as the Mercedes ace enters the second weekend of the Formula One season top of the pile following victory in Melbourne.
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Ferrari's Leclerc hopes year of the horse a good omen in China
Charles Leclerc said Thursday he hoped the Chinese year of the horse would bring Ferrari luck in Shanghai after a torrid race there 12 months ago.
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Verstappen jokes new F1 cars 'more like Mario Kart'
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he was not having much fun driving the new era of Formula One cars, joking he was "practising with Mario Kart" because it was more realistic than his simulator.
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North Korea vow no more protests in Women's Asian Cup
North Korea pledged Thursday there will be no more sideline protests during their Women's Asian Cup quarter-final with Australia after causing a stir against China.
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China to approve 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
China was set to approve Thursday what it called an "ethnic unity" law, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
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Alonso fears more pain in China with struggling Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso said Thursday he expects another difficult weekend wrestling with his new Aston Martin at the Chinese Grand Prix after failing to finish the season-opener in Australia.
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Djokovic ousted by Draper at Indian Wells as Alcaraz marches on
Novak Djokovic was dumped out by Jack Draper in a slugfest Wednesday as the defending champion won 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.
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Bane powers Magic over Cavs for fifth NBA win in a row
Desmond Bane scored 35 points, including a crucial late three-pointer, to spark Orlando's 128-122 victory over visiting Cleveland on Wednesday, stretching the Magic win streak to five games.
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Force bank on veterans Beale and Bridge to dictate againt Hurricanes
Western Force are banking on veterans Kurtley Beale and George Bridge to help turn around their Super Rugby season, with the pair charged with running a daunting game on Friday against the Wellington Hurricanes.
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Italy, USA and Canada advance at World Baseball Classic
Unbeaten Italy advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarter-finals by routing Mexico 9-1 on Wednesday, allowing the fancied collection of United States stars into the last eight as well.
Culture
For Russia's 'Mr Nobody', Hollywood leap feels 'unreal'
Two years ago he was a videographer at a small‑town Russian school, filming patriotic lessons and morning drills in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
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England can win World Cup despite Six Nations blip, says May
Former international winger Jonny May believes that England could still win the World Cup under Steve Borthwick despite the team's Six Nations struggles.
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'Mystic Jack' Conan happy he made right call on Irish fortunes
Ireland backrow forward Jack Conan is as quick with his tongue as he is on his feet.
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Veteran Allan determined to continue Italy's rise up the rugby ranks
Tommaso Allan has seen first-hand Italy's remarkable rise as a rugby union nation and the the Perpignan fly-half is bursting with pride about last weekend's first-ever win over England which has given the Azzurri another chance to break new ground.
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Messi stuck on 899 goals after 0-0 Miami draw at Nashville
Lionel Messi was denied his 900th career goal on Wednesday as reigning MLS champion Inter Miami played a 0-0 draw at Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
Culture
One surprise after another? Oscars night set to be unpredictable
With "Sinners" and "One Battle After Another" neck-and-neck for best picture and several acting races far too close to call, this Sunday's Oscars gala is shaping up to be the most unpredictable in years.
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Slipper made to wait for record-breaking Super Rugby appearance
James Slipper will have to wait another week for his record-breaking 203rd Super Rugby appearance after he was left out of the table-topping ACT Brumbies' squad to face Fijian Drua.
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King Charles invited to 150th anniversary cricket Test in Melbourne
King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled.
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Socceroos coach Popovic taps rugby supremo Jones ahead of World Cup
Australia coach Tony Popovic has tapped former Wallabies and England rugby supremo Eddie Jones for advice ahead of the World Cup, gleaning "a lot of information" from him.
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Brilliant Alcaraz still perfect heading into Indian Wells quarter-finals
Carlos Alcaraz reached the Indian Wells quarter-finals for a fifth straight year with a sparkling 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) victory over Casper Ruud on Wednesday, extending his perfect start to 2026.
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Three brothers arrested over US embassy blast in Oslo
Norwegian police said Wednesday three brothers had been arrested on suspicion of a "terrorist bombing" over a weekend explosion at the US embassy in Oslo, which caused minor damage but no injuries.
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LiberNovo Omni Wins iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 for Breakthrough Ergonomic Design
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / LiberNovo is proud to announce that its leading product, the LiberNovo Omni, has won the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026 in the Product Design - Beauty/Wellness category. The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most esteemed design competitions in the world, honoring outstanding design achievements in terms of innovation, functionality, and user experience.
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LiberNovo: From Spring Cleaning to Physical Renewal
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2026 / As the annual ritual of spring cleaning approaches, a new movement in functional design is shifting the focus from tidying desks to restoring the bodies that sit at them. LiberNovo, a pioneer in health-first design, has announced its spring initiative: a fundamental reimagining of the smart workspace that prioritizes physical fluidity over static organization.