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Most Asian equities drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
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'Super special' Allen can light up big occasion for New Zealand
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'Genie' Bumrah: India's yorker king who carries a billion hopes
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'There will be nerves': India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory
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Lufthansa warns of heightened 'uncertainty' from Mideast war
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Mideast war enters 'next phase' as strikes hit Iran, Lebanon
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Equities mixed as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
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Sri Lanka denounces war deaths, houses Iran sailors
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Inoue primed for 'historic' Nakatani clash in Tokyo
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Italy challenges EU over key climate tool
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Home hero Piastri edges Antonelli in second Australian GP practice
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Australia forces porn sites to block under-18s from Monday
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Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking 'hostage' bank staff carrying $40 mn
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Aston Martin chief Newey says no quick fix to vibration problems
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Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first
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Heavy attacks hit Tehran as Israel says war in 'new phase'
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North Korea thrash Bangladesh in Women's Asian Cup warning
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Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai will not appeal national security conviction: lawyer
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Eight dead, four missing in Brazil seniors home collapse
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Paralympics brace for tense opening as Russia comes in from the cold
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Leclerc edges Hamilton to go fastest in first Australian GP practice
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Equities mostly drop as Mideast crisis rages, though oil dips
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Nepal counts votes after key post-uprising election
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Italy half-backs can make difference against England: ex-coach Mallett
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Scotland coach Townsend hails 'instinctive' France ahead of key Six Nations game
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French starlet Seixas to take on Pogacar at Strade Bianche
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Brazil's Petrobras sees profit soar on record output
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Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets
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Middle East war enters seventh day as Israel strikes Beirut
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Qualifier Parry ends Venus's desert dream
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Iran missile barrage sparks explosions over Tel Aviv
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US says Venezuela to protect mining firms as diplomatic ties restored
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Trump honors Messi and MLS Cup champion Miami teammates
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Dismal Spurs can still avoid relegation vows Tudor
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Berger sets early pace at Arnold Palmer with 'unbelievable' 63
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Morocco part company with coach Regragui as World Cup looms
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Lens beat Lyon on penalties to reach French Cup semis
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El Salvador's Bukele holding dozens of political prisoners: rights group
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With Iran war, US goes it alone like never before
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Spurs slip deeper into relegation trouble after loss to Palace
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European, US stocks back in sell-off mode as oil prices surge
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Pete Hegseth: Trump's Iran war attack dog
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Celtics' Tatum could make injury return on Friday
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'Enemy at home': Iranian authorities tighten grip as war rages
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Bethell set for 'hell of a career', says England captain Brook
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France coach Galthie slams Scotland for 'smallest changing room in the world'
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Medvedev arrives in Indian Wells after being stranded in Dubai
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Trump fires homeland security chief Kristi Noem
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Mideast war risks pulling more in as conflict boils over
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Wales' James Botham 'sledged' by grandfather Ian Botham after Six Nations error
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Iran, US hold talks in Oman
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Iran, US hold talks in Oman after deadly protest crackdown
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Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on Monday
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Taiwan's political standoff stalls $40 bn defence plan
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Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election
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Asian markets extend global retreat as tech worries build
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Thailand votes after three prime ministers in two years
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