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Stocks rise and oil slips as traders eye Iran threat, Nvidia results

Lego net profit up 32% in first half, 'stronger than expected': CEO to AFP

India in command despite Sooriyabandara half-century

German GDP growth revised upwards, defying Iran war turmoil

Hyundai reaches tentative deal with workers after strike

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Trees 'giving up': climate change hammers historic English gardens

Trees 'giving up': climnate change hammers historic English gardens

Malian songbird keeps age-old sounds alive at 88

Namibia paves way for phosphate mining in the Atlantic Ocean

Canada to announce response to Trump's new tariffs

Six months into Iran war, Hormuz traffic way down, sailors stranded

Stocks stagger and oil rises as traders eye Iran threat, Nvidia results

Netanyahu got his Iran war, but maybe not his desired result

India's island choke point

China’s lithography leap

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Top US officials visit Kyiv as Mariupol 'on the brink'

The United States' top diplomat and defence chief were in Ukraine's capital Sunday, Kyiv said, making the first high-level visit by US officials since Russia invaded two months ago as hundreds remain trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol.

Nicaragua expels OAS, leaves organization early: foreign minister

Nicaragua on Sunday closed the offices of the Organization of American States in the capital Managua and brought forward its planned withdrawal from the bloc, the foreign minister said.

Japan's Hataoka wins LA Open for sixth LPGA title

Nasa Hataoka fired an eagle and four birdies in a four-under par 67 on Sunday to notch her sixth career LPGA title at the LA Open.

Crowds join Anzac Day services for Australia, NZ forces

Crowds of Australians and New Zealanders joined Anzac Day services at dawn on Monday to honour their armed forces as the countries' leaders pointed to new global threats and the war in Ukraine.

Nuggets avoid NBA playoff sweep as Bucks, Heat take 3-1 leads

Nikola Jokic scored 37 points and the Denver Nuggets avoided being swept out of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, holding off the Golden State Warriors 126-121.

Crew of first private flight to ISS head back to Earth

The crew of the first fully private mission to the International Space Station departed the orbiting laboratory on Monday to head back to Earth.

Wimbledon's Russia ban faces battle of wills

WTA president Steve Simon warned Wimbledon that they face "strong reactions" to their decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players and the week ahead could see more twists in the controversy which has split tennis.

Marseille edge Reims as Rennes regain third in Champions League race

Gerson struck a late winner as Marseille beat Reims 1-0 away in Ligue 1 on Sunday, while Rennes shrugged off back-to-back losses to direct rivals for a Champions League spot by crushing Lorient to reclaim third place.

Nuggets avoid NBA playoff sweep while Bucks push Bulls to the brink

Nikola Jokic scored 37 points and the Denver Nuggets avoided being swept out of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, holding off the Golden State Warriors 126-121.

'Fresh wound': S.Africa flood survivors bury loved ones

Betraying no sign of emotion, Ayanda Jileka emerges from the ruins of his family home in South Africa with some wood that he drops into two small holes at the gate.

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