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Kharg Island: Vital Iran oil hub in Trump's crosshairs

Russia's Voronchikhina wins second gold medal at Winter Paralympics

Blast outside Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries: mayor

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

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

'Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now' actor Robert Duvall dead at 95

Robert Duvall, who played the smooth mafia lawyer in "The Godfather" and stole the show with his depiction of a surfing-crazed colonel in "Apocalypse Now," has died at the age of 95, his wife said Monday.

Sinner serves up impressive Doha win on his return

Jannik Sinner cruised to victory over Tomas Machac in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday in his first match since his unsuccessful Australian Open title defence.

Luis Enrique dismisses 'noise' around PSG before Monaco Champions League clash

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique dismissed any suggestions of dressing room disharmony as the reigning European champions prepared to put their continental title on the line this midweek against domestic rivals Monaco.

Grief-stricken McGrath left in shock at Olympic slalom failure

Atle Lie McGrath expressed his regret Monday at not having been able to seal Olympic slalom gold in memory of his late grandfather Svein.

Brignone leads charge of veteran women as Italy celebrates record Olympic haul

Federica Brignone's fairytale victory in the Milan-Cortina giant slalom was yet another triumph for the veteran Italian women leading the way in the host nation's charge to a record Winter Olympics medal haul.

Sri Lanka's Nissanka leaves Australia on brink of T20 World Cup exit

Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka scored the first century of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Monday to put his side into the Super Eights and leave Australia on the brink of elimination.

England match-winner Jacks proud, confident heading into Super Eights

Will Jacks said Monday he was proud of finally making a match-winning contribution for England, after they beat Italy by 24 runs to secure a berth in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup.

Stocks mixed, dollar up in subdued start to week

European stock markets traded mixed and the dollar advanced in thin holiday trading Monday following a subdued showing for Asian equities ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday and after Japan reported lacklustre economic growth.

Meillard extends Swiss Olympic stranglehold as Gu aims for gold

Loic Meillard extended Switzerland's domination of men's alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics on Monday as China's freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu targets her first gold at the Milan-Cortina Games.

St Peter's Basilica gets terrace cafe, translated mass for 400th birthday

Visitors to St Peter's Basilica will be able to follow mass in 60 languages and enjoy a coffee on a newly opened terrace as part of plans unveiled Monday by the Vatican.

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