Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on
US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines.
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Sam Kerr aiming to be at fifth World Cup in 2027 as Australia qualify
Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global showpiece in Brazil.
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US Republican leaders in spotlight over anti-Muslim rhetoric
Republican leaders in the US Congress are facing mounting pressure to respond to anti-Muslim rhetoric after a series of inflammatory remarks and policy proposals reignited debate over Islamophobia in American politics.
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Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war, uncertain goals
Just over two weeks before President Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader's goals and the impact of the Iran war hang over the highly anticipated state visit.
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Oscars: the 10 nominees for best picture
It's Oscars time, and 10 films are in the running for best picture -- Hollywood's most prestigious prize.
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Dominicans advance to World Baseball Classic semis
Austin Wells smashed the game-winning home run and unbeaten Dominican Republic advanced to the World Baseball Classic semi-finals with a 10-0 romp over South Korea on Friday.
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Lebanon says Israeli strike in south kills 12 medics
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed a dozen medical staff at a clinic, Lebanese health authorities said Saturday, after Iran-backed Hezbollah's leader said his group was ready for a long confrontation with Israel.
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Sabalenka out-duels Noskova to reach third Indian Wells final
World number one Aryna Sabalenka roared into her third Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, overpowering 14th-ranked Czech Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4.
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Spielberg defends ballet, opera after Chalamet snub
Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg on Friday defended enjoying the arts as a shared live experience, appearing to take aim at Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet's controversial remarks about ballet and opera.
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Kharg Island bombed, Trump says US to escort ships through Hormuz soon
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States had heavily bombed military targets on Iran's oil hub Kharg Island and the US Navy would soon begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
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