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In Iran, shut shops, joblessness and a dash for cash

Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed

Israel strikes Beirut after threatening to expand Lebanon operations

Out with a bang: Morrissey cancels Spain concert over noise

New Iranian leader vows revenge, keeps oil shipping route shut

Vingegaard soloes to victory in Paris-Nice fifth stage

Poland reels from row over EU loans to fend off Russia

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

Afghans mourn villagers killed in Pakistani strikes

Afghans gathered around a mass grave Sunday to bury villagers killed in overnight air strikes by Pakistan, which said its military targeted militants.

Jeeno Thitikul brings home LPGA win in Thailand

World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul won the Honda LPGA tournament at home in Thailand on Sunday, shooting 24-under par, one stroke ahead of Japan's Chizzy Iwai.

Snowboard champion Karl '99 percent' sure parallel giant slalom will stay in Olympics

Snowboard gold medallist Benjamin Karl says he is "99 percent" sure that parallel giant slalom will remain on the Winter Olympics programme despite fears it will be axed.

Greenland does not need US hospital ship: Danish minister

Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countries, Denmark's defence minister said Sunday, after US President Donald Trump claimed he was sending a hospital ship to the autonomous Danish territory that he covets.

Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine

Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine on Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just two days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Ka Ying Rising makes Hong Kong racing history with 18th win

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, stormed to his 18th win in a row on Sunday to break the long-standing Hong Kong record of Silent Witness.

St Francis relics go on public show for first time in Italy

Saint Francis of Assisi's skeleton is going on public display from Sunday for the first time for the 800th anniversary of his death, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15 percent

President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 percent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of it illegal.

Deflated Australia face tough questions after T20 World Cup flop

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is adamant the players he took to the Twenty20 World Cup were good enough, but the evidence suggests otherwise with a rebuild looming before they co-host the next tournament with New Zealand in 2028.

Brazil's Lula urges Trump to treat all countries equally

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday urged Donald Trump to treat all countries equally after the US leader imposed a 15 percent tariff on imports following an adverse Supreme Court ruling.

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