Iraq coach shielding players from war ahead of World Cup bid
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said Monday he is trying to shield his squad from news of the war in the Middle East as they prepare for a crunch 2026 World Cup playoff against Bolivia.
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Undav rescues Germany late in Ghana friendly
A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany's blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday.
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Messi to start for Argentina in World Cup send-off: Scaloni
Lionel Messi will start for Argentina in a friendly against Zambia on Tuesday in what is the reigning world champions' final game on home soil before they defend their World Cup crown.
Read moreOil rises on Trump's Iran threats, stocks mixed
Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated Monday with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's main export terminal, and after the entry of Yemen's Houthi rebels into the war.
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After pope's remark, White House defends praying for US troops
The White House on Monday defended praying for US troops engaged in the Iran war after Pope Leo XIV warned that God rejects the prayers "of those who wage war."
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Powell probe leaves US Fed leadership change in limbo
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly insulted and criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, famously calling him a "numbskull" and demanding the independent central bank lower interest rates despite stubbornly high inflation.
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Celine Dion announces comeback following health struggle
Megastar singer Celine Dion on Monday announced her return to performing after a lengthy break prompted by a rare health condition, calling the comeback news revealed on her birthday "the best gift".
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'Is it Kafka?' US judge baffled by new Pentagon press policy
The New York Times and Trump administration clashed in a federal court on Monday over restrictions imposed by the Pentagon on journalists covering the Defense Department.
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Cubans ready for Russian oil but some say not enough
Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do little to ease an energy crisis after US President Donald Trump granted a reprieve from an oil blockade.
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Teen Suryavanshi shines as Rajasthan hammer Chennai in IPL
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday.
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