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Israel says Iran war entering 'decisive phase'

China and South Korea power into Women's Asian Cup semis

Hezbollah's 'existential' war against Israel could be its last

India frees Ladakh activist Wangchuk after 6 months in jail

Courchevel super-G cancelled due to snow and fog

Mercedes' Antonelli blasts to Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history

'Hard to challenge' Ferrari in Chinese Grand Prix, admits Norris

Courchevel super-G postponed due to snow and fog

US embassy in Iraq hit as Mideast War enters third week

'Every lap is survival' laments Verstappen on Red Bull woes

Kimi Antonelli takes Chinese GP pole, youngest in F1 history

Is that Israel's final blow?

Iran lifts Dollar, sinks Euro

Israel presses Tehran

Iran and the holy War risk

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Hormuz Shock Risk rising

Brazil's trade-war boom

Samra hits 110 for Canada against New Zealand at T20 World Cup

Canada's Yuvraj Samra became the youngest player to score a T20 World Cup century when he blasted 110 in 65 balls against New Zealand in Chennai on Tuesday.

'Made in Europe' or 'Made with Europe'? Buy European push splits bloc

Everyone in Europe agrees the EU needs to rescue its industry but the bloc is split over how far it should push a 'Buy European' approach in order to do so.

Slovakia revamps bunkers with Ukraine war uncomfortably close

The war in neighbouring Ukraine feels distant to many in the Slovak city of Nitra but the local council is preparing for the worst and revamping its Cold War-era nuclear fallout shelters.

Sydney man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags

A Sydney man who tried to post native lizards, dragons and other reptiles out of Australia in bags of popcorn and biscuit tins has been sentenced to eight years in jail, authorities said Tuesday.

'Like a Virgin' songwriter Billy Steinberg dies at 75

Award-winning US songwriter Billy Steinberg, who wrote several top hit songs including Madonna's "Like a Virgin," died Monday at age 75, according to media reports.

Who fills Sexton vacuum? Irish fly-half debate no closer to resolution

Jack Crowley or Sam Prendergast? Ireland badly need one of them to step forward and end the sometimes bitter debate as to who is Ireland's undisputed first choice fly-half.

Japan hails 'new chapter' with first Olympic pairs skating gold

Japan hailed a "new chapter" in the country's figure skating on Tuesday after Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara pulled off a stunning comeback to claim pairs gold at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Russian prosthetics workshops fill up with wounded soldiers

After losing his right leg on the battlefield in Ukraine, Dmitry, a former fighter with Russia's Wagner paramilitary group, is walking again thanks to a new prosthetic limb.

'Not just props that eat': Extras seek recognition at their own 'Oscars'

Wearing an impeccable blue suit, Daniel Armella steps into the spotlight to receive an Oscar-shaped statuette.

Bangladesh PM-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers sworn into parliament

Bangladesh's prime minister-to-be Tarique Rahman and lawmakers were sworn into parliament on Tuesday, becoming the first elected representatives since a deadly 2024 uprising.

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At least 14 killed in spate of attacks in northwest Pakistan