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US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive

The United States warned on Saturday it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons.

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EU wants to break up with US tech

EU wants to break up with US tech

Wary of being vulnerable to the whims of foreign governments, the European Union is preparing far-reaching new moves to ditch American digital companies and Chinese chips in favour of European alternatives.

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Sooryavanshi, 15, 'more than ready' for India call-up: Sangakkara

Sooryavanshi, 15, 'more than ready' for India call-up: Sangakkara

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been the toast of the cricket world in a stunning IPL season for Rajasthan Royals -- and coach Kumar Sangakkara says the 15-year-old is ready to represent India.

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Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia

Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but saying the United States sought a "stable equilibrium" in Asia.

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Israeli forces push further into Lebanon as delegations meet in US

Israeli forces push further into Lebanon as delegations meet in US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday his country's forces had pushed deeper into Lebanon, even as military delegations from both countries held landmark security talks in Washington.

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Pentagon chief hits measured tone on China at Asia defence meet

Pentagon chief hits measured tone on China at Asia defence meet

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a comparatively soft tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, saying there was "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but the United States sought a "respectful" regional balance.

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Top US and Cuban military officers meet at Guantanamo Bay

Top US and Cuban military officers meet at Guantanamo Bay

Senior US and Cuban military officers met on Friday at Guantanamo Bay, the US base on the communist island, as relations between the two countries deteriorate over President Donald Trump's threatened takeover.

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Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman

Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman

Harry Kane is the ultimate specialist in Thomas Tuchel's England squad of World Cup "specialists" -- a man who has taken the art of goalscoring to rarefied heights.

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Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes

Ronaldo leads Portugal charge at sixth World Cup, Diaz shoulders Colombia hopes

Cristiano Ronaldo heads to a record sixth World Cup blessed with a prodigiously talented group of team-mates as Portugal target glory for the first time on the global stage.

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Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory

Ronaldo's final bid for World Cup glory

For some, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the essential spearhead for Portugal's 2026 World Cup bid, while others believe his presence will prevent Roberto Martinez's strong side from flourishing.

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