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Explosion in Iran’s Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says
Local fire official says gas leak likely caused blast that ripped through residential building in Iranian port city.
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NBA issues 76ers’ Paul George with 25-game ban for drug violation
NBA suspends Philadelphia 76ers' nine-time All Star Paul George for 25 games for undisclosed anti-drug policy violation.
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Milan protests decry ‘creeping fascism’ of ICE role at Winter Olympics
Demonstrators in Milan protest United State's ICE unit role at Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: La Liga – teams, start, lineups
Real Madrid's turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.
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Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Howard Lutnick face new scrutiny over Epstein ties
New files suggest the men had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.
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Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up
Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0.
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German football federation rules out World Cup boycott to oppose Trump
German football federation confirms it met to discuss a boycott of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which is co-hosted by US.
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Drone strikes in Ethiopia’s Tigray kill one amid fears of renewed conflict
The attack comes amid fears of a return to conflict following clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces.
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US journalists arrested for covering anti-ICE protest at church
Two journalists were arrested and taken to court in the US for covering an anti-ICE protest inside a Minnesota church.
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Sabalenka ‘really upset’ at blowing Australian Open final chances
Following back-to-back Australian Open wins, Aryna Sabalenka has now lost consecutive finals with Elena Rybakina defeat.
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Madison Square Garden warns brawlers of life bans before Lopez vs Stevenson
New York venue Madison Square Gardens issues warning before Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson and Knicks vs Lakers bill.
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Rybakina shocks Sabalenka to win Australian Open tennis final
Fifth seed Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open tennis final, beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne.
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President Diaz-Canel slams Trump’s bid to ‘suffocate’ Cuba’s economy
Cuba's leader says US president's threat to impose tariffs on countries providing oil is 'fascist, criminal, genocidal'.
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Djokovic vs Alcaraz – Australian Open final: Start time, head-to-head
The veteran icon faces the young champion as their inter-generational tennis rivalry sets up a blockbuster showdown.
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Why have rapper Ghali’s Israel comments led to Winter Olympics criticism?
The Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics open on Monday, but rapper Ghali's inclusion draws criticism in his native Italy.
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Judge blocks US gov’t move to end deportation protections for Ethiopians
Ruling delays February 13 deadline affecting 5,000 people amid wider legal challenges to Trump's immigration crackdown.
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‘Like judgement day’: Sudanese doctor recounts escape from el-Fasher
Physician who fled the city's last functioning hospital recounts RSF assault on the capital of North Darfur province.
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Officials defend conditions at pre-Olympic race after Vonn crash
Crans-Montana event was cancelled after Linsey Vonn was third of first six skiers to crash, but race was deemed safe.
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Why attacking UNRWA is attacking Gaza’s survival
The UN agency is able to provide much-needed services to the entire Strip at scale, but it is prevented from doing so.
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Iran’s president says Trump, Netanyahu, EU stirred tensions during protests
Masoud Pezeshkian says foreign powers 'took advantage' of the country's problems and 'provoked' society.
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