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Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries

Stocks fall further as oil surge fans fresh inflation worries

Equities extended losses Thursday as a fresh surge in oil prices stoked inflation fears, following a report that said President Donald Trump was considering more strikes on Iran ahead of next month's US midterm elections.

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Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Morikawa says LIV players face 'business decision' after Rahm exit

Double major winner Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make "a business decision" about their futures, after Jon Rahm's lawyer said the Spanish star was quitting the breakaway tour.

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North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

North Korea demands South show 'utmost respect' to restore relations

The powerful sister of North Korea's leader said Thursday that Seoul must show the "utmost respect" to mend ties, after Pyongyang denied responsibility for a DMZ mine blast that wounded South Korean soldiers.

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Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

Tenzing Norgay's son says Himalayas sending climate warning

As a new biopic puts the life of mountaineer Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on screen, his son says climate change is transforming the Himalayas and making mountaineering increasingly dangerous.

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Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis

Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis

Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs.

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On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP

On your bike! Bottas opts for two wheels to reach Singapore GP

Valtteri Bottas swapped his Formula One car for a bicycle as he pedalled the 420 kilometres from Sepang in Malaysia to this week's Singapore Grand Prix

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'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London

'Mad dream': New showcase for African film opens in London

Nigerian producer and media mogul Mo Abudu has realised a "mad dream" by opening a unique cultural centre in London complete with a cinema dedicated to African film and black culture.

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Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'

Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open '1 Point Slam'

The Australian Open will revive its innovative "1 Point Slam" in 2027 with Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner among those agreeing to take part Thursday.

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All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'

All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game'

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday "it's not about me" as he prepares for his first clash against Australia, three years after his abrupt exit from the Wallabies.

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Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees

Dodgers beat Braves to advance in MLB playoffs, Rays oust Yankees

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to advance in the Major League Baseball Playoffs on Wednesday as the Tampa Bay Rays ousted the New York Yankees.

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