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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi 'cancelled or postponed': source to AFP

War has halted Gulf oil flow -- and restarting it won't be easy

Doris adamant Ireland fired up to face Scotland for Triple Crown

Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by 128 runs in rain-hit second ODI

Mullins and Townend the golden boys of Cheltenham

Mideast war cuts Hormuz strait transit to 77 ships: maritime data firm

Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranians killed in US attack

Top narco trafficker Marset handed to US after Bolivia arrest

How will US oil sanctions waiver help Russia?

Oil stays above $100, stocks slide tracking Mideast war

Tejada enjoys first big win as Vingegaard keeps Paris-Nice lead

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

Airbus planning record commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026

Plane maker Airbus aims to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft this year, the company said Thursday, capitalising on "strong demand" and a jump in profit in 2025.

Elections under fire: Colombia endures deadliest campaign in decades

A presidential candidate has been assassinated, rebels have pipe‑bombed a major city and a third of the country is considered unsafe for candidates -- all making Colombia's 2026 election campaign one of the most violent in decades.

Traore backs 'hungry' Italy against France in Six Nations

Former Italy prop Cherif Traore believes that a "hungry" Azzurri side can beat France in the Six Nations this weekend after an impressive start to the campaign.

All-rounder Curran brings stuttering England to life at the death

England face co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super Eights on Sunday, but without Sam Curran, Harry Brook's side may well have been on the plane home.

South Korea court weighs death sentence for ex-president Yoon

A South Korean court will rule Thursday on insurrection charges against ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, weighing whether he should be sentenced to death for his failed bid to impose military rule.

Tech chiefs address India AI summit as Gates cancels

Indian leader Narendra Modi and tech chiefs including OpenAI's Sam Altman will speak Thursday on artificial intelligence's opportunities and threats at a summit in New Delhi, but Microsoft founder Bill Gates cancelled just hours before his speech.

Australia rejects foreign threats after claim of China interference

Australia condemned foreign harassment of its residents Thursday after a media report alleged Chinese police had pressured food delivery riders in the country.

Somali militias terrorise locals after driving out Al-Qaeda

Fear starts to grip lorry driver Zakeriya Hersi whenever he reaches the edge of the central Somalian plains.

Peru picks Balcazar as interim president, eighth leader in a decade

Peruvian lawmakers picked Jose Maria Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday, making him the country's eighth leader in a decade after Jose Jeri was impeached on graft allegations.

Australian defence firm helps Ukraine zap Russian drones

One of Australia's most highly valued defence firms is helping Ukrainian soldiers knock Russian drones off the battlefield, riding a surge in military spending by Western governments with tech combating the weapon of the future.

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