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Tatum's 'emotional' return sparks Celtics over Mavs

Tatum's 'emotional' return sparks Celtics over Mavs

Jayson Tatum made a triumphant return from long-term injury as the Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-100 in the NBA on Friday.

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Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump

Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump

Sean Robinson, a 54-year-old schoolteacher in the US capital Washington, did not realize how high gas prices had gotten until he arrived at the pump on Friday.

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Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

Questions over AI capability as tech guides Iran strikes

The latest bout of fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran has seen AI deployed as never before to sift intelligence and select targets, although the technology's use in war remains hotly debated.

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Israel announces new wave of 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran

Israel announces new wave of 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran

Israel announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran on Saturday as US President Donald Trump said only Iran's unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war.

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Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration

Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration

US President Donald Trump will meet Saturday with a dozen right-wing leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss issues facing the region, from organized crime to illegal immigration.

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Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world's highest level

Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world's highest level

Venezuelan inflation soared to 475 percent in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.

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Only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war: Trump

Only Iran's 'unconditional surrender' can end war: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Friday that only Tehran's unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war as crude oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption.

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Former 100m champion Kerley banned two years over whereabouts failures

Former 100m champion Kerley banned two years over whereabouts failures

Former 100m world champion Fred Kerley was hit with a two-year ban on Friday after failing to notify anti-doping officials of his whereabouts, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said in a statement.

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Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win

Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win

World number one Aryna Sabalenka launched her bid for an elusive first Indian Wells title with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 second-round victory over Japanese qualifier Himeno Sakatsume on Friday.

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Doris relieved Ireland's slim title hopes intact after 'scrappy' win over Welsh

Doris relieved Ireland's slim title hopes intact after 'scrappy' win over Welsh

Ireland captain Caelan Doris was relieved his side's Six Nations title hopes remained alive after what he called a "scrappy" performance in the 27-17 win over Wales at Lansdowne Road on Friday.

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