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Texas port humming as Trump ramps up Venezuela oil

Texas port humming as Trump ramps up Venezuela oil

A cargo ship teems with workers in hard hats at the Port of Houston, the latest US vessel headed to Venezuela after President Donald Trump lifted restrictions to boost oil production in the crisis-hit country.

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76ers' center Embiid to miss at least three games with oblique strain

76ers' center Embiid to miss at least three games with oblique strain

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will miss at least three games with a right oblique strain, the NBA team said Saturday.

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US, Israel defend strikes at UN as Iran alleges 'war crime'

US, Israel defend strikes at UN as Iran alleges 'war crime'

The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.

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Brumbies' 'mental resolve' keeps them unbeaten in Super Rugby

Brumbies' 'mental resolve' keeps them unbeaten in Super Rugby

ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham hailed his side's "mental resolve" after they keep their cool to score two late tries in a thrilling 30-27 defeat of the Auckland Blues.

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Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport

Iran attacks rock Dubai's Palm, Burj Al Arab, airport

Explosions rocked Dubai's Palm Jumeirah man-made island and drone debris caused a fire at the Burj Al Arab ultra-luxury hotel as waves of Iranian missiles targeted the UAE on Saturday, authorities said.

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Iran leader Khamenei killed in massive US and Israeli attack, Trump says

Iran leader Khamenei killed in massive US and Israeli attack, Trump says

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed Saturday in the opening salvo of a massive US and Israeli attack, President Donald Trump said, as he urged the overthrow of the Islamic republic.

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UK pop-soul star Olivia Dean sweeps Brit Awards

UK pop-soul star Olivia Dean sweeps Brit Awards

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean triumphed Saturday at the Brit Awards, claiming four prizes at the UK's biggest annual music celebration held for the first time in Manchester, northwest England.

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Iranians across North America take to the streets for - and against - strikes

Iranians across North America take to the streets for - and against - strikes

Iranians in Los Angeles took to the streets to cheer the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Saturday, joining protests in support of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran across the North American diaspora.

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'Turning point' as Crusaders notch first Super Rugby win

'Turning point' as Crusaders notch first Super Rugby win

Coach Rob Penney labelled the Canterbury Crusaders' first win of the Super Rugby season a "turning point" after the defending champions swept aside the Waikato Chiefs.

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White House releases photos of Trump, Vance during Iran ops

White House releases photos of Trump, Vance during Iran ops

The White House on Saturday released a photo of US President Donald Trump and a handful of his top advisors monitoring the progress of joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.

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