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Singer Luisa Sonza shares 'unique experience' of Coachella debut

Singer Luisa Sonza shares 'unique experience' of Coachella debut

Brazilian singer Luisa Sonza brought her newly released album "Brutal Paraiso" to Coachella this weekend in a performance she described as "a unique experience."

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US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday

US military to begin blockade of Iranian ports on Monday

The US military said it would begin a blockade of all Iranian ports on Monday, after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed with President Donald Trump blaming the Islamic republic's refusal to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

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Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

Australia names Coyle first woman to lead army

A woman will command Australia's army for the first time since its founding 125 years ago, Defence Minister Richard Marles said Monday as he unveiled the "deeply historic" appointment.

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Rashford with point to prove as Barca target Atletico comeback

Rashford with point to prove as Barca target Atletico comeback

Marcus Rashford had his chance against Atletico Madrid, but failed to take it -- or any of the next five that came along on a frustrating European night.

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Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs

Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, most since 1989: NGOs

Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in January and the war against Israel and the US.

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Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

Nuggets roll into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

The Denver Nuggets, fueled by 23 first-half points from Nikola Jokic, beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 on Sunday, notching their 12th straight victory to clinch the Western Conference third seed on the last day of the NBA regular season.

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Flagg's sensational rookie season ends with injury

Flagg's sensational rookie season ends with injury

Cooper Flagg's spectacular rookie NBA season ended in injury Sunday as he left the court with an ankle sprain during the Dallas Mavericks' win against the Chicago Bulls.

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Trump says 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo after his anti-war message

Trump says 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo after his anti-war message

US President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he is "not a big fan" of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made a plea for peace.

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Spain's Sanchez calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'

Spain's Sanchez calls China trade imbalance with EU 'unsustainable'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.

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Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Oil surges, stocks fall as Trump says to blockade Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged and stocks sank Monday after US-Iran peace talks fell apart and Donald Trump announced a blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears of energy supplies from the Middle East.

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