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Eilish wins Song of the Year Grammy for 'What Was I Made For?'

Eilish wins Song of the Year Grammy for 'What Was I Made For?'

Billie Eilish's contemplative track from the blockbuster film "Barbie" on Sunday won the Grammy for Song of the Year, which honors songwriting.

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South Africa face Osimhen's Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive in AFCON semis

South Africa face Osimhen's Nigeria, Ivory Coast still alive in AFCON semis

Victor Osimhen's Nigeria will aim to continue their formidable record at this Africa Cup of Nations when they take on South Africa in the semi-finals on Wednesday, while hosts Ivory Coast meet the Democratic Republic of Congo after a miraculous run to the last four.

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Six Nations talking points

Six Nations talking points

Ireland launched their bid for successive Grand Slams with an impressive triumph away to France, sparking an exciting first round of Six Nations action as England edged out Italy and Scotland survived a thrilling fightback by Wales to end along wait for a win in Cardiff.

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Asia markets take a hit as blockbuster US jobs batter rate cut hopes

Asia markets take a hit as blockbuster US jobs batter rate cut hopes

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after a forecast-busting US jobs report and comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell shattered any remaining hopes for a March interest rate cut.

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Chile wildfire survivors return to horrifying aftermath

Chile wildfire survivors return to horrifying aftermath

Within minutes his world erupted in a hellish fire: Abraham Mardones, with just the clothes on his back, miraculously managed to escape the epicenter of the deadliest wildfires in Chile's recent history.

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SZA and Swift win Grammys, as Tracy Chapman wows gala audience

SZA and Swift win Grammys, as Tracy Chapman wows gala audience

The Grammys gala opened with electrifying performances Sunday including a revenge fantasy from top nominee and triple winner SZA, as Taylor Swift notched a win and kept her eye on history.

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Grammys red carpet: metallics, Barbiecore and white

Grammys red carpet: metallics, Barbiecore and white

Music's brightest stars on Sunday rocked up to the Grammys in revealing metallic gowns, Barbiecore pink and stark, classic white. Above all, they showed lots of skin.

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Clark wins third PGA title as storms end Pebble Beach early

Clark wins third PGA title as storms end Pebble Beach early

Reigning US Open champion Wyndham Clark was awarded his third US PGA Tour title on Sunday night when officials wiped out the storm-delayed final round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and declared him the winner.

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Latinos in the US: a shifting voting bloc

Latinos in the US: a shifting voting bloc

Restaurateur Antonio Munoz feels the political winds changing in his native Nevada, where parts of the traditionally Democratic Latino community are drifting Republican ahead of this year's presidential election.

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NBA's Embiid to undergo left knee procedure: reports

NBA's Embiid to undergo left knee procedure: reports

Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Joel Embiid will undergo a left knee procedure to repair an injury and could face an extended absence, according to multiple reports on Sunday.

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