Is that Israel's final blow?
Iran lifts Dollar, sinks Euro
Israel presses Tehran
Iran and the holy War risk
Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?
Hormuz Shock Risk rising
Brazil's trade-war boom
Iran's revenge rewired
Yak hack: Kyrgyz want the world to love their blonde bovine beauties
Italy stun USA to leave hosts on brink at World Baseball Classic
Shabby beauty: Inside Japan's oldest, defiant student dorm
Italy stun United States 8-6 in World Baseball Classic
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka, sets Indian Wells QF clash with Mboko
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday with a statement 6-2, 6-4 victory over former champion Naomi Osaka in a battle of Grand Slam winners.
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Politics meets football as China, Taiwan face off at Asian Cup
China and Taiwan will clash this week in a politically tinged Women's Asian Cup quarter-final while Australia hope that a bumper home crowd can help drag them through against a dangerous North Korea.
Cuba's golden Goose dies
Mexico after El Mencho falls
Nicaragua on the brink?
Cuba: The Regime's last Card
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History offers Scots hope of ending losing run to Irish
Scotland's astonishing 50-40 victory over France should make them favourites to beat Ireland on Saturday in their final Six Nations match, save for one thing -- the Irish have beaten them in their last 11 Tests dating back to 2017.
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Trump-Infantino 'bromance' tested by Middle East war
The US-Israeli war on Iran represents a serious challenge to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with President Donald Trump less than three months before the World Cup, even if shared economic interests mean the alliance is likely to survive, analysts say.
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Ruthless Sinner subdues Fonseca to reach Indian Wells quarter-finals
Four-time major champion Jannik Sinner edged talented Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) in a scintillating Stadium Court clash on Tuesday to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.
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Wembanyama stars as red-hot Spurs sink Celtics
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points as the red-hot San Antonio Spurs defeated the Boston Celtics 125-116 on Tuesday in a potential NBA Finals preview.
Culture
New generation of Irish actors harness talent for global stardom
When the envelopes are opened at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, one of the few guarantees is that actors from Ireland -- population just over five million -- are increasingly likely to be in the frame.
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Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 points, second highest in NBA history
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday.
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'Stealth hit' Pokemon game sends Nintendo shares soaring
Fan buzz around life-simulation game "Pokemon Pokopia" sent Nintendo shares soaring on Wednesday, with some hailing the new title as a welcome antidote to global conflicts.
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Brilliant Adebayo scores 83 pts, 2nd highest in NBA history as Heat rout Wizards
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday.
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Australian Katie Perry wins trademark spat against singer Katy Perry
Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory Wednesday in a years-long trademark spat with US pop megastar Katy Perry.
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China sprint race presents 'huge challenge' in F1's new era
Formula One's new era heads into its first sprint in Shanghai this weekend, with the Chinese Grand Prix promising a very different test to Melbourne, where George Russell led home a Mercedes one-two.
Culture
Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread
Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing the centuries-old craft to the brink despite its global acclaim.
Culture
Alleged Rihanna mansion shooter charged with attempted murder
A woman alleged to have shot up the luxury Los Angeles home of global megastar Rihanna was charged Tuesday with attempted murder.
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Harvey Weinstein says prison is 'hell'
Disgraced movie mogul and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein says life in prison is "hell" in an interview where he repeatedly claimed he was not guilty of any crimes.
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Caviar, truffle and chicken pot pies: what Hollywood will eat at the Oscars
Hundreds of pounds of caviar, black truffle, sushi and tomahawk steak have been shipped to Hollywood for the traditional lavish Oscars after-party this Sunday.
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Yamal denies Newcastle, Liverpool lose and Atletico thrash Spurs in Champions League
Lamine Yamal's last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, while Liverpool lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul for the second time this season.
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Olise could be world great, says Bayern coach Kompany
Vincent Kompany said that Michael Olise could become one of the world's best footballers after the France international starred with a brace in Bayern Munich's 6-1 thumping of Atalanta in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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'Incredible situation': Spurs coach Tudor on subbing Kinsky after errors
Tottenham's interim coach Igor Tudor bemoaned an "incredible situation" which led him to withdraw goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after just 17 minutes of Tuesday's 5-2 Champions League defeat at Tottenham.
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Police say deadly Swiss bus fire could be deliberate
A bus caught fire in western Switzerland on Tuesday killing at least six people and injuring five others in what police said may have been a deliberate act.
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after hitting Atalanta for six
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.
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Griezmann dreaming big at Atletico after Spurs rout
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann confirmed he plans to stay at the club and dreams of "doing something big" after thrashing Tottenham 5-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.
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Howe sees 'hope' for Newcastle despite blow of Barcelona equaliser
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle can upset Barcelona in the Camp Nou to make the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time despite the blow of conceding late to draw Tuesday's last 16, first leg 1-1.
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Yamal penalty rescues Barca from defeat at Newcastle
Lamine Yamal's penalty with the last kick of the game rescued Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle in a 1-1 Champions League last 16, first leg draw on Tuesday.
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Bayern on verge of Champions League quarters after smashing six past Atalanta
Bayern Munich put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday by sweeping aside Atalanta 6-1 in a powerful demonstration of why the German giants are one of the favourites to win the competition.
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Slot frustrated by sloppy Liverpool in Galatasaray defeat
Arne Slot was left to rue Liverpool's sloppy finishing as Galatasaray earned a 1-0 win in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg.
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Atletico capitalise on Tottenham's Champions League nightmare
Atletico Madrid took advantage of error-strewn Tottenham in the Champions League to rack up a 5-2 last 16 first leg victory on Tuesday.
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Fils surprises Auger-Aliassime to set Zverev quarter-final clash
Artur Fils's injury comeback continued to gather pace as the Frenchman upset Felix Auger-Aliassime to book an Indian Wells quarter-final with fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev.
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Spurs sub goalkeeper Kinsky after two huge errors in 17 minutes
Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky was substituted after just 17 minutes of the Champions League last 16 first leg clash against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday after committing two errors leading to goals.
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Sabalenka powers past Osaka into Indian Wells quarter-finals
World number one Aryna Sabalenka powered into the Indian Wells quarter-finals on Tuesday, beating former champion Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in a battle of Grand Slam champions.
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French Paralympian Bauchet's golden end to a 'tough' day
Arthur Bauchet may already be a multiple Paralympic champion but after badly injuring his hand in a crash and then falling asleep in an MRI machine on Monday, little did he expect to find himself atop the podium the following day.
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Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in Champions League last 16 first leg
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario Lemina's goal left the Reds in danger of a shock exit.
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Liverpool rocked by Galatasaray defeat in last 16 first leg
Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg on Tuesday as Mario Lemina's goal left the Reds in danger of a shock exit.
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Rosenior says Club World Cup victory irrelevant as Chelsea and PSG clash again
Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior said his team's "amazing achievement" in winning last year's Club World Cup by beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final would have no bearing when the sides meet again in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday.
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'Don't use that phrase': Arteta shuts down Arsenal quadruple talk
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta on Tuesday dismissed talk of a possible quadruple this campaign ahead of Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg match at Bayer Leverkusen.
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Family of Canada mass shooting victim sues OpenAI
The family of a girl gravely injured during a mass shooting in Canada is suing OpenAI over the company's failure to notify police about the killer's troubling activity on its ChatGPT chatbot, lawyers said Tuesday.
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Real Madrid as good as Man City even without Mbappe: Arbeloa
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester City, even without injured striker Kylian Mbappe.
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Musk, already world's richest person, eyes $1 trillion fortune
Elon Musk's estimated $839 billion net worth has made him the wealthiest individual ever recorded, Forbes said Tuesday, as billionaires worldwide saw their combined fortunes surge in the past year to an all-time high of $20.1 trillion.
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Peruvian literary great Alfredo Bryce Echenique dead at 87
Peruvian author Alfredo Bryce Echenique, a leading figure in Latin American literature, has died at the age of 87, the government-affiliated House of Peruvian Literature announced Tuesday.
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After women players defect, Iran hints men will skip World Cup
The head of the Iranian Football Federation on Tuesday cast further doubt on his country's participation in this summer's World Cup, saying women playing in the Asian Cup in Australia had been coerced into defecting.
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Lossiemouth in 'league of her own' as she wins Champion Hurdle
Lossiemouth coasted to victory in the Champion Hurdle, the feature race of the first day of the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday, rewarding trainer Willie Mullins's decision to skip the Mares Hurdle.